Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance and Transportation for Injured Persons; Agreements; Reporting Requirements; Posting Requirements

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Title 30, CFR § 49 requires the mine operator of an underground mine to
establish at least two mine rescue teams to be available at all times that miners
are underground, or the operator must enter into an arrangement for mine
rescue services which assures that at least two teams are available at all times
when miners are underground. 
Under Title 30, CFR § 49.7, each mine rescue team member must be
examined by a physician annually, with the first examination being completed
within 60 days prior to scheduled initial training. An MSHA Form 5000-3 for
each team member must be completed and signed by the examining physician.
These forms shall be kept on file at the mine rescue station for a period of one
year.
Control ID: 1219-0078 and 1219 0144
Expiration Date: February 29, 2020
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Form 5000-3 should be printed and filled in manually. This form must be
completed and signed by the examining physician for each member of a mine

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rescue team. These forms shall be kept on file at the mine rescue station for a
period of 1 year.
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