This regulation requires underground coal mines to maintain first aid supplies and equipment sufficient to treat injured miners until medical help is available. It also mandates prompt access to medical assistance and procedures to ensure injured workers receive timely care.
🩸 Bleeding Control Readiness – In accordance with 30 CFR §75.1713-7, underground coal mines must maintain first aid supplies capable of controlling severe bleeding until advanced medical care is available.
🚑 Immediate Injury Response – Proper bleeding control tools—such as pressure bandages, gauze, and tourniquets—support rapid response to traumatic injuries common in mining environments.
⛏️ Remote Emergency Preparedness – Bleeding control supplies are essential in underground settings where emergency medical services may be delayed due to location and access limitations.
📋 Regulatory Compliance – Stocked and accessible bleeding control materials help mines meet MSHA first aid requirements under Part 75 safety standards.
👷 Worker Safety & Survival – Effective hemorrhage control can significantly reduce injury severity and improve survival outcomes during mine-related incidents.
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