--- title: MSHA releases tools to help track violations description: mining, safety --- [![the-checker-grey-300](https://www.thechecker.net/hubfs/the-checker-grey-300.png) ](https://www.thechecker.net/) [ Login ](https://store.thechecker.net/login.php) [ GET A DEMO ](https://www.thechecker.net/demo) 1 min read ## [MSHA releases tools to help track violations](https://www.thechecker.net/stories/blog/msha-releases-tools-to-help-track-violations) by [Shawn Macpherson](https://www.thechecker.net/stories/blog/author/shawn-macpherson) **MSHA releases tools to help track violations** Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is offering two online tools intended to help mine operators and workers review violations of safety standards. The [Rules to Live By Calculator](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HHXjfX3jor1Q2W9EmndKHq8hu78bMmXDu8gD4wVMpSMG3Z4VvuUnHtThNrw-5mBywRKPOdohJ_7tQSIoFKdCrEDCJ3cToZDd76_gkqSqpWRrl3IjtYx-1WVLjNgjMJRm2EnBmpPwYUK7vIZ2lqb7cwk-pELcV0-wc-Lv658vKo8CBD_ki08A6XOJCCK-Jntr0dyPJQu2GtrHmInOGmrTMQ==&c=VomNw6KnyTYDfkudQ0dnXQu-nGSfiJeOAXU1GT_zx3eZ0MGNBFeNAw==&ch=dA0CQHjT5kT_vEejJ17htN8H_2TcAobimOZMpUG4UytCwu0wVvAb1w==) tabulates a mine's number of violations of standards related to MSHA's [Rules to Live By](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HHXjfX3jor1Q2W9EmndKHq8hu78bMmXDu8gD4wVMpSMG3Z4VvuUnHgUXWym5MFnFf4PBlPWsk-0CRnlnmdEGyIoBgx9Zrx9i4jpyzTtoIJk75O3dvraKVRr1t3-XN2K-ixRoo9voPJyLjRE7G3ZclMyTfKUCfebP1d8a9fwdHtmDTzV4-omWXc9VN0iZ3QLd4di_U48SNNw=&c=VomNw6KnyTYDfkudQ0dnXQu-nGSfiJeOAXU1GT_zx3eZ0MGNBFeNAw==&ch=dA0CQHjT5kT_vEejJ17htN8H_2TcAobimOZMpUG4UytCwu0wVvAb1w==) outreach and enforcement program. Data is available for underground mines during the most recent inspection quarter and for surface mines during the previous six-month inspection period. The [Part 75 Exam Rule Calculator](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HHXjfX3jor1Q2W9EmndKHq8hu78bMmXDu8gD4wVMpSMG3Z4VvuUnHtThNrw-5mByJBl5tf8zs8u5sDleg6pD9ZW4wZQayCyhQPPN34kG_kLB7t27FVcfNItLew6hUbZ4UbcMuuXrvASvjlOfN6yj5bj1nEdzhbR6MuxD6bu1uFWxX5-TFT3DmGhNALlI4JFxwmGyYUq2CbnJ-YRSDITSfw==&c=VomNw6KnyTYDfkudQ0dnXQu-nGSfiJeOAXU1GT_zx3eZ0MGNBFeNAw==&ch=dA0CQHjT5kT_vEejJ17htN8H_2TcAobimOZMpUG4UytCwu0wVvAb1w==) shows mines' compliance with nine standards for hazards considered to "pose the greatest risk to underground coal miners," including ventilation, methane and combustible materials. 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