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Part 71 of CRF 30 sets forth standards for dust, noise, sanitary toilet facilities, change
<br />rooms, sanitary toilet facilities at surface work areas, and drinking water. These
<br />standards are spelled out in terms of the concentration of respirable dust to which a
<br />miner can be exposed and the general requirements for noise level exposure. The size,
<br />location, and number of the change rooms, sanitary flush toilets, portable toilets,
<br />showers, hand lavatories, and lockers are based on the number of employees. An adequate
<br />supply of drinking water and cups shall be provided in marked disinfected containers.
<br />Part 77 deals with the mandatory safety standards. This Part is divided into 20 subparts
<br />with sections under each subpart. The subparts listed are Qualified and Certified
<br />Persons, Surface Installations, Thermal Dryers, Safeguards for Mechanical Equipment,
<br />Electrical Equipment-General, Training Cables, Grounding, Surface High-Voltage
<br />Distribution, Low and Medium-Voltage Alternating Current Circuits, Ground Control, Fire
<br />I Protection, Maps, Explosives and Blasting, Man Hoisting, Auger Mining, Loading and
<br />Haulage, Miscellaneous, Trolley Wires and Trolley Feeder Wires, Slope and Shaft Sinking,
<br />and Approved Books and Records.
<br />The Western Surface Agreement of 1987 between Peabody Coal Cdnpany and the International
<br />Union of United Mine Workers of America provides for Health and Safety under Article III.
<br />Article III covers: The Right to a Safe Working Place, Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
<br />of 1977, Mine Health and Safety Committee, Access to the Mine, Reports, Safety Rules and
<br />Regulations, Cooperation in Development of Mining Plans, Preservation of Individual Safety
<br />Rights, Physical Examination, Workmen's Compensation and Occupational Disease, Safety
<br />Equipment and Protective Clothing Allowance, Maintenance, Special Safety Problem Areas,
<br />and Settlement of Health or Safety Disputes.
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<br />Article XIV of the Contract pertains to training. This section includes: Orientation for
<br />New Employees, General Retraining Programs, Safety Training for Specific Jabs, Maintenance
<br />Training and Rate of Pay, and General Training Provisions.
<br />Peabody Coal Company is in continuing compliance with the above Act and 30 CFR Parts 48,
<br />50, 71, and 77, and the UMWA Contract Agreement of 1987.
<br />Equal Employment
<br />Peabody Coal Company has been, and will continue to be, an equal opportunity employer and
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