MSHA Eyes Safety Standards For Mining Equipment In ‘Explosive’ Areas

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November 19, 2020 at 03:03 PM
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to formally adopt a set of 14 safety standards for electric motor-driven mining equipment and related accessories that were crafted by voluntary standard-setting groups -- a step industry says will pave the way for rapid adoption of updated, safer technology.