[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 30, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 30CFR57.12008]



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                       TITLE 30--MINERAL RESOURCES

 

  CHAPTER I--MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

 

PART 57_SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS_UNDERGROUND METAL AND NONMETAL MINES

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                          Subpart K_Electricity

 

Sec.  57.12008  Insulation and fittings for power wires and cables.



    Power wires and cables shall be insulated adequately where they pass 

into or out of electrical compartments. Cables shall enter metal frames 

of motors, splice boxes, and electrical compartments only through proper 

fittings. When insulated wires, other than cables, pass through metal 

frames, the holes shall be substantially bushed with insulated bushings.