The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Patton Mining LLC requesting a change to a current safety standard for their equipment used at the Deer Run Mine in Illinois. The existing rule requires all wheels of nonpermissible diesel-powered equipment to have working brakes. The company wants permission to operate a grader without front brakes, proposing alternatives to ensure safety, including limiting its speed and adjusting training for operators. MSHA invites public comments on this proposal until March 26, 2021.
Simple Explanation
In a story about mine safety, Patton Mining wants to use a big machine without front brakes, saying they will keep it safe in other ways, like going slower. They asked for opinions from people until March 26, 2021, to see if this is a good idea.