Information Collection: Hoist Operator's Phyiscal Fitness

Title 30 CFR 56.19057 and 57.19057 require the examination and certification of hoist operators’ fitness by a qualified, licensed physician within 12 months prior to operating a hoist at a metal or nonmetal mine. The safety of all metal and nonmetal miners riding hoist conveyances is largely dependent upon the attentiveness and physical capabilities of the hoist operator. Improper movements, overspeed, and overtravel of a hoisting conveyance can result in serious physical harm or death to passengers.