Some coal beds lie within 200 feet of the earthâs surface. These beds are mined by stripping the top soil off the coal. Then the coal is dug out. This is called surface mining. Deeper coal beds can be found up to 1,000 feet/305 meters below the earth.
The DART rate includes company-reported injuries that result in days away from work, restrictions from normal job duties, or both. While the national DART rate average is 2.5 per 100 employees, this yearâs targeted group of companies scored 6.0 or higher when OSHA surveyed the companiesâ injury reports last year. Overall, 14,000 general industry and construction companies were notified, and OSHA is currently looking at 4,250 work sites as primary inspection targets based on DART rates.
The standard charge for cars using the Dartford Crossing has increased by 50 pence to Â£2.50, while two axle goods cost Â£3 and multi-axle goods Â£6. Those with prepaid Dart Charge accounts will have the toll reduced to Â£1.67 and it is still free to use the crossing between 10pm and 6am.But a new fine system means drivers can incur a maximum charge of Â£105 for failing to pay the toll.otorists now need to pay for each crossing in advance or by midnight the following day using the âDart Chargeâ scheme. The Highways Agency claims it will ease congestion on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and tunnels, which are used by more than 140,000 vehicles a day.