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A source-backed guarding account brief.

See how a U.S. mine supplier can use dated regulatory records to research an account, check the operator and find a legitimate business inquiry route. This is an example of qualification, not a prediction that equipment will be purchased.

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Real research exampleMSHA dataset · 15 October 2026

Telsmith #2 · MSHA 2003702

Location

Michigan, United States

MSHA Mines snapshot, 15 Oct 2026

Recorded operating status

Intermittent

MSHA Mines source, re-check for change

Current legal operator

carr bros and sons · L09027

Controller listed separately as John R Carr Jr

The regulatory evidence

Two guarding citations appear in the official MSHA issued-violations source as imported 15 October 2026. Both name the operator as cited party, are classified Non-S&S, and have recorded termination on the same day as issuance. No open hazard, procurement need or buying intent is implied.

Issued
7 October 2026
Citation ID
5116932
Regulation
30 CFR 56.14107(a)
Subject
Guarding of moving machine parts
Cited party
carr bros and sons (Operator)
Recorded termination
7 October 2026
Recorded MSHA flag
Non-S&S
Issued
1 September 2026
Citation ID
5110562
Regulation
30 CFR 56.14107(a)
Subject
Guarding of moving machine parts
Cited party
carr bros and sons (Operator)
Recorded termination
1 September 2026
Recorded MSHA flag
Non-S&S

Source: official MSHA issued-violations download and MSHA Mines data, imported 15 October 2026. Cited party: carr bros and sons (Operator) on both rows; reported termination dates match issuance dates. Original narrative, any appeals/contests and subsequent changes must be rechecked in MSHA Mine Data Retrieval before acting.

Why might a guarding supplier research this account?

The cited regulatory subjects match machinery-guarding or conveyor-safety expertise. A supplier can investigate whether its solutions suit the operation, which routes are available for vendor inquiries, and whether further discussion is justified. This does not confirm purchase intention, an uncorrected deficiency, budget or tender. Any Mining Signals ranking is an independent research aid, not an official MSHA assessment.

What a competent supplier should do next

Six practical steps turn disconnected records into a research-ready account without overstating their meaning.

  1. 1

    Confirm the mine and operator

    Search MSHA mine 2003702 in the official Mine Data Retrieval System. Verify that Telsmith #2 is still Intermittent and Carr Brothers & Sons remains the current legal operator.

  2. 2

    Verify original citation text

    Retrieve citations 5116932 and 5110562 from the official MSHA records. Check full narratives, cited party, any subsequent corrections, contest outcomes and the recorded 7 October / 1 September termination dates.

  3. 3

    Qualify technical relevance

    The two guarding standards are relevant to machine-guarding expertise, but source rows do not describe a future project or a current need for equipment.

  4. 4

    Check territory and service scope

    This example is in Michigan. A regional supplier should verify geographic reach, site equipment type and incumbent relationships before working the account.

  5. 5

    Use an appropriate business route

    Carr Brothers & Sons publicly lists its offices and phones. Start with its general business channel and ask whether supplier or maintenance enquiries can be routed; no buyer or procurement decision-maker is identified.

  6. 6

    Record the research outcome

    Save source links, accepted/rejected reason, the route attempted, any confirmed account response and a follow-up date. Do not call terminated citations unresolved hazards.

Evidence you can open yourself

  • MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System

    Official mine, operator and citation lookup: enter mine 2003702 and the citation IDs below. Download/source fields verified against official MSHA issued-violations dataset on 15 Oct 2026.

  • MSHA Open Government Data

    Official federal data portal for Mines, issued Violations and the underlying source updates; evidence is a snapshot, not a live procurement record.

  • MSHA moving-parts guarding guidance

    Official context for the standard 30 CFR 56.14107(a), not an allegation of an ongoing deficiency.

  • Carr Brothers & Sons official site

    Company-owned site identifying the Albion, Michigan business and its publicly listed general office contact routes.

This dated research example uses official records imported on 15 October 2026; the dataset may have changed since. MSHA is the authoritative regulator; independent indices, company materials and commercial commentary may be incomplete or change. Mining Signals is independent of MSHA and the U.S. Department of Labor. A citation is not proof of current buying intent.

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