Mine Site Safety Inspection Checklist
Conduct a mine site safety inspection using this mobile checklist to ensure the protection of life and prevention of injuries in mines.
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In a mine site, it is imperative to operate under compliance with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards and regulations. Ensure that the mine site provides respiratory protection, employs proper hazard communication, equipped in case of electrical or fire safety precautions, and more. Make sure each detail of the safety standards are covered and customize this inspection checklist to accommodate additional requirements as needed. This mobile checklist works in both on and offline environments.
General
Name of inspector
Date of inspection
Mine site address
Training
New miners must receive 24 hrs of training per paragraphs b-d (including 4 hours minimum before beginning work at the mine)
Develop & implement a written training plan (site-specific)
Newly hired experienced miners must receive site-specific training prior to beginning work at the mine
Annual refresher training of 8 hrs is required (verify that all miners are current)
Maintain signed, written Form 5000-23 records of all miner training, and provide a copy to miner upon completion of training
Employees must be paid for training, including mileage, meals, and any lodging incurred
Site specific hazard awareness training is required before anyone is exposed to mine hazards (includes office/management staff, visitors, QC, delivery workers, service/repair persons, etc. unless always accompanied by an experienced miner)
Operator must provide site-specific hazard awareness training to independent contractors
Hazcom
All containers of hazardous materials must be properly labeled
Must have an SDS for each hazardous chemical produced or used
SDS must be kept onsite or readily available to miners in an emergency
Must retain SDS as long as hazardous chemical is at the mine, and must notify miners at least 3 months before disposing of the MSDS
Miners must receive Hazcom training
Develop, implement, and maintain a written Hazcom program per section 47.32
Reporting, Accidents, Injuries, Illnesses
Operator must maintain accident investigation reports required by 50.11 for 5 years after occurrence
Operator must investigate all accidents and injuries and submit report to MSHA
Operator may not alter accident site until MSHA has completed its investigation
Operator must complete Form 7000-1 and mail to MSHA within 10 working days after an accident or injury
Quarterly employment & production reports (Form 7000-2) must be filed within 15 days after end of each calendar quarter, and be maintained for 5 years
Operator must maintain 7000-1 and 7000-2 reports for 5 years after submission
Notification
Must notify local MSHA district office prior to starting operations
Must maintain wall, bank, and slope stability in places where persons work or travel
Must correct fall-of-material hazards at or near the perimeter of the pit wall; loose or unconsolidated material must be sloped or stripped at least 10' from top of pit wall
Ground conditions that create hazards must be corrected before work or travel allowed; until corrected, area must be posted w/warning signs and barriered
An experienced person must examine ground conditions prior to beginning work, after blasting, and as ground conditions warrant
Scaling must be performed in an area that does not expose persons to injury from falling material
Persons shall not work between machinery/equipment and the highwall or bank (where escape from falls/slides would be hindered)
Fire Prevention & Control
Abandoned electrical circuits must be deenergized and isolated to prevent becoming inadvertently energized
No smoking or use of flame allowed where flammable or combustible liquids, greases, or gases are used, stored, or handled
Visible warning signs prohibiting smoking and open flames must be posted where fire or explosion hazard exists
Flammable liquid spillage or leakage must be timely removed to prevent a fire hazard
Engines must be switched off prior to refueling (N/A to diesel-powered equipment)
Waste materials and liquids shall not accumulate in qtys that could create fire hazard
Until disposed, flammable waste & rags shall be placed in covered metal containers
No combustible materials shall be stored or accumulate within 25' of electric substations, flammable liquid storage tanks, or any containers storing over 60 gals of flammable liquids
The area within the 25' perimeter shall be kept free from dry vegetation
Each mine site shall have onsite fire fighting equipment, strategically located, readily accessible, plainly marked, maintained in fire-ready condition
Fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected at least once per month, and professionally maintained at least once per year
Certified records of each inspection shall be maintained for one year or until retested
Fire hydrants shall be equipped with uniform fittings for firefighting, readily available wrenches and adapters/fittings for firefighting
Fire extinguishers shall be recharged or replaced promptly after any discharge
A fire extinguisher shall be provided on self-propelled equipment (or within 100' if fire would not impede escape)
Operator shall establish emergency firefighting, evacuation, and rescue procedures
Emergency firefighting drills shall be held at least once every 6 months
Flammable liquids shall not be used for cleaning
Solvents shall not be used near an open flame, ignition source, heat source, or in any atmosphere that can elevate the temp of the solvent above its flash point
Fixed, flammable liquid storage tanks shall be securely mounted on firm foundations
Small quantities of flammable liquids shall be kept in safety cans labeled with its contents
Storage tanks (including piping, valves, fittings) for flammable liquids shall be capable of withstanding pressures, maintained to prevent leakage, isolated from ignition sources, and properly vented
Heat sources shall be separated from combustible materials if a fire hazard could be created
Fuel lines shall be equipped with valves capable of stopping fuel flow at the source
Battery charging stations: properly ventilated, no smoking or use of open flames, readily visible warning signs posted preventing smoking and open flame use
When welding or cutting, an appropriately rated fire extinguisher shall be at the work site
Oxygen cylinders shall not be stored in areas designated for storage of flammable liquids
Keep gauges and regulators used with oxygen and acetylene cylinders clean and free from oil and grease
Valves on oxygen and acetylene cylinders shall be closed when: moved, torch/hoses left unattended, or task is completed
Take proper precautions before welding, cutting, or applying heat to pipelines/containers with flammable liquids, gases, or explosive solids
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