For years, the mining industry has attempted to get a rugged mobile computer to the face of mines.  But due to regulations and the explosion risks of commercially available technology, an MSHA certified mobile computer has not met the intrinsic safety standards needed to become MSHA permissible. Now, however, Snively, a technology firm focused on safety and automation, has finally completed a successful MSHA Certification project for this one-of-a-kind Mobile Computer for use in all areas of underground coal mining.

 With great advances in Intrinsic Safety manufacturing processes and the lithium ion battery advances in technology, this mobile computer has achieved where many other devices have failed over the last eight years.  MSHA Certification engineers have finally been able to approve a device for use underground.

Snively’s Exclusive MSHA iroc.Ci70 Ex replaces manual capture of data at mine sites:

•             Fire bossing (pre-shift & safety delay)

•             SCSR inspection/reporting

•             Production reporting

•             Preventative maintenance

•             SOP procedures

•             Training videos at face/return

•             Bluetooth communication w/approved equipment

•             Enhanced mine rescue information

•             PPE tracking

•             Located inventory

•             Vendor repair manuals

“We have been working for years to bring certification to a device for use at the mine’s face,” says Justine Blank, Vice President of Snively.   “About 32 months ago, we made real strides in having this device developed to conform to the MSHA Certification Standards. We really do think this will revolutionise the industry and increase safety and communications for mining companies.”