CMSP Accident Investigation & Analysis Flashcards
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Under 30 CFR Part 50, all mine accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses must be reported to MSHA using which form?
Answer: MSHA Form 7000-1
MSHA Form 7000-1 (Mine Accident, Injury, and Illness Report) is the required form for all reportable incidents under 30 CFR Part 50.
The 'Days Away, Restricted, or Transfer' (DART) rate is used to measure:
Answer: The impact severity of occupational injuries and illnesses on workers
The DART rate quantifies cases involving days away from work, restricted duty, or job transfer per 100 full-time workers, capturing the impact of injuries on work capacity.
What is the primary purpose of a 'lessons learned' program following a mine accident investigation?
Answer: To disseminate findings organization-wide to prevent similar incidents at all operations
Lessons learned programs share investigation findings and corrective actions broadly across an organization so all operations benefit from the knowledge gained.
Trend analysis of mine accident records is primarily used to:
Answer: Identify recurring patterns and systemic hazards requiring targeted intervention
Trend analysis reveals patterns across multiple incidents—by type, location, time, or task—that indicate systemic problems requiring organized preventive action.
A 'Stop Work Authority' (SWA) program in mine safety empowers workers to:
Answer: Halt unsafe operations without fear of reprisal when they identify an imminent hazard
Stop Work Authority programs give all workers the right and responsibility to stop any task they believe poses imminent danger, free from fear of retaliation.
Proactive safety metrics, such as safety observation rates and hazard identification counts, differ from reactive metrics because they:
Answer: Measure safety system health before accidents occur rather than counting injuries after the fact
Proactive (leading) indicators measure safety system effectiveness and hazard control activity before an injury occurs, allowing corrective action before harm results.