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MSHA Mining Safety (30 CFR 56)

Establishes mandatory health and safety standards for surface metal and nonmetal mines, covering ground control, ventilation, equipment, and personal protective equipment. Applies to mine operators and miners.

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422

Rules extracted

997

Obligations decomposed

2.4x

Avg obligations per rule

🇺🇸 United States

Jurisdiction

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Regulation

Extracted

422

Rules

Decomposed

997

Obligations

2.4x

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Risk scoring

Every obligation in MSHA 30 CFR 56 is scored across independent risk dimensions:

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Violation Likelihood

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Enforcement Evidence

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Cascade Dependency

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Regulatory details

Full title: MSHA Mining Safety (30 CFR 56)
Regulatory body: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Jurisdiction: 🇺🇸 United States
Document type: regulation
Effective date: March 9, 1978
Industry: Workplace Safety & WHS/OHS
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Who this applies to

surface mining operatorsunderground mining operatorsquarriesaggregate operations

Key requirements

ground control plans
ventilation requirements
electrical safety standards
personal protective equipment
training and retraining
accident reporting
inspection compliance

Frequently asked questions about MSHA 30 CFR 56

What is MSHA 30 CFR 56?

Who does MSHA 30 CFR 56 apply to?

MSHA 30 CFR 56 applies to surface mining operators, underground mining operators, quarries, aggregate operations.

How many obligations does MSHA 30 CFR 56 contain?

AuditDSS has decomposed MSHA 30 CFR 56 into 997 atomic obligations from 422 rules. Each obligation is independently testable and risk-scored.

What are the key requirements of MSHA 30 CFR 56?

The key requirements include: ground control plans, ventilation requirements, electrical safety standards, personal protective equipment, training and retraining, accident reporting, inspection compliance.

How can I assess my MSHA 30 CFR 56 compliance?

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Which jurisdiction enforces MSHA 30 CFR 56?

MSHA 30 CFR 56 is enforced in United States by Mine Safety and Health Administration.

When did MSHA 30 CFR 56 come into effect?

MSHA 30 CFR 56 became effective on March 9, 1978.

What industry does MSHA 30 CFR 56 apply to?

MSHA 30 CFR 56 is primarily relevant to the Workplace Safety & WHS/OHS industry. AuditDSS covers 45 regulations in this industry sector.

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