[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: 30CFR57.9310]



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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 H_Loading, Hauling, and Dumping

 

Sec.  57.9310  Chute hazards.



    (a) Prior to chute-pulling, persons who could be affected by the 

draw or otherwise exposed to danger shall be warned and given time to 

clear the hazardous area.

    (b) Persons attempting to free chute hangups shall be experienced 

and familiar with the task, know the hazards involved, and use the 

proper tools to free material.

    (c) When broken rock or material is dumped into an empty chute, the 

chute shall be equipped with a guard or all persons shall be isolated 

from the hazard of flying rock or material.