MSHA HANDBOOK SERIES - PH13-V-1 - Mine Safety and Health ...

GENERAL COAL MINE INSPECTION PROCEDURES AND
INSPECTION TRACKING SYSTEM HANDBOOK CHAPTER 5
of examination standards that should be probed by the inspector.
Sample bags are long enough to permit tying a knot in the open ends. Securely tie
the string of the identifying tag within the formed knot of the sample bag. Each tag
is pre-printed with a unique alphanumeric code that will be used to identify the
sample. Inspectors may include additional handwritten information on the tag,
provided it does not obscure the pre-printed identifier. In order to process the
sample, the laboratory needs the pre-printed tag attached firmly to the sample.
It is the responsibility of the NADL supervisor to ensure that rock dust analysis
reports and accompanying analysis data are promptly made available for use by
the districts. Software tools allow supervisors and others to monitor for prompt
issuance of citations/orders for non-compliance and to generate oversight reports.
The responsible supervisor must assure that all rock dust analysis reports returned
from the NADL are included within the appropriate inspection report. A citation
or order must be promptly issued for non-compliant rock dust samples.
Data Submittal and Mailing of Bagged Samples
Rock dust sampling data must be input into and submitted using the Inspectors
Portable Application for Laptops (IPAL). Rock dust samples should be mailed to
the NADL in accordance with postal regulations within 3 working days from when
the samples were collected. Securely seal the shipping boxes to prevent loss of
samples in transit. Include the return address on the shipping label. Place the
return address of the office on the outside of the shipment box from which the
samples are being mailed. Use a regular corrugated pasteboard carton, but fill
voids around the bags with packing to keep the bags from breaking open from
rough handling. Do not use crumpled manila envelopes, excelsior, paper towels,
shredded paper, packing peanuts or tissues as packing. Dust Sampling Lab Report
(MSHA Form 2000-156 – Rock Dust Sample Submission Form) must be prepared
and uploaded to the NADL
Server using the IPAL. A copy of MSHA Form 2000-156 must be printed and
shipped with the bagged sample(s). Compliance/noncompliance concerning rock
dust samples will be determined at the NADL and the results returned
electronically.
The NADL supervisor will notify the appropriate District Manager should boxed
samples arrive at the lab and no accompanying MSHA Form 2000-156 data is
available on the file server. Hard copies of MSHA Form 2000-156 will not be
Release 1 (February 2013) 5-18