MSHA PROGRAM POLICY MANUAL VOLUM

MSHA PROGRAM POLICY MANUAL VOLUME III

50.30 Preparation and Submission of MSHA Form 7000-2.

The Code of Federal Regulations requires mine operators and independent contractors performing certain types of work activity on mine property to submit reports of injuries, illnesses, and accidents, as defined in 30 CFR 50.2(e), (f), and (h), respectively, and worktime information as discussed in 30 CFR 50.30. Sections 50.20-1 and 50.30-1 contain general instructions for submitting these data on MSHA Forms 7000-1 and 7000-2, respectively.

In an effort to reduce the reporting burden and cost to operators and contractors, MSHA has provided a toll-free number connectedto a facsimile machine in Denver. The number is (888) 231-5515.

Operators and contractors may submit a facsimile via this number in lieu of mailing the original of MSHA Form 7000-1 or Form 7000-2 to the Office of Injury and Employment Information in Denver, formerly known as the Health and Safety Analysis Center.

Additionally, the toll-free number in Denver may be used to sendthe second copy (pink copy) of Form 7000-1 containing return-to duty nformation. In order to differentiate it from the original, however, the word "PINK" must be printed at the top of the copy.

Experience has demonstrated that material prepared in pencil or in blue ink does not transmit legibly. If such forms are transmitted by "fax" and prove to be illegible, the sender will be contacted to resubmit by regular mail. To avoid duplication, however, do not send a copy of the same form through the mailunless requested to do so.

Problems with the receiving facsimile machine in Denver may be addressed by calling (303) 231-5453 during normal work hours.

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Section 50.20-1 also requires that the first copy (yellow copy)

of Form 7000-1 be sent to the appropriate MSHA Coal or Metal and Nonmetal district office. The district offices also have facsimile machines with which to receive this document; however, the numbers are not toll free. A list of these fax machine numbers follows.

Coal Mine Safety and Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety

Health District Offices and Health District Offices

1 (717) 826-6207 Northeastern (412) 772-0260

2 (412) 925-6190 Southeastern (205) 290-7299

3 (304) 291-4196 North Central (218) 720-5650

4 (304) 877-3927 South Central (214) 767-8405

5 (540) 679-1663 Rocky Mountain (303) 231-5468

6 (606) 437-9988 Western (707) 447-9816

7 (606) 546-5245

8 (812) 882-7622

9 (303) 231-5553

10 (502) 825-0949

11 (205) 290-7389

50.20-3(a)(5).

50.30 Preparation and Submission of MSHA Form 7000-2

See 50.20/50.30 above.

Starting in January 1998, mine operators and contractors also have the option to complete and submit MSHA Form 7000-2 to MSHA directly over the Internet through MSHA’s homepage(http://www.msha.gov) or through the Department of Labor’s homepage (http://www.dol.gov) under “elaws.” To complete MSHA Form 7000-2, follow the instructions provided on the screen.

The system guides mine operators and contractors through the reporting process, taking into consideration the type of reporting operation. The system advises users to print a copy of the completed form for company files. This copy will documentcompliance with reporting requirements under 30 CFR 50.30.

Companies filing electronically will also receive E-Mailconfirmation that required information has been received by MSHA.

The system is designed for initial filings submitted for the preceding quarter only. Amended filings that correct information previously filed, or those submitted late, must continue to be mailed to the Office of Injury and Employment Information (OIEI), P. O. Box 25367, Denver, Colorado, 80225 or faxed toll-free to(888) 231-5515.