Alabama Administrative Code
Title 480 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter 480-3-3 - MINE SAFETY
Section 480-3-3-.20 - Drilling With Compressed Air Machines

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 480-3-3-.20

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

(1) All drilling for blasting shall be done wet, including the collaring of drill holes, or an equally effective method of dust control may be used.

(2) Air lines and hoses shall not be disconnected from drills while under pressure.

(3) Where column or post mounting is used, the drill column or post shall be of such length as to eliminate the necessity for excessive blocking. Where blocks are necessary, only rectangular blocks shall be used.

(4) Where stagings are necessary in drilling or for other purposes, they shall be solidly constructed and the platform or staging shall be of good planking not less than two (2") inches thick, or material of equivalent strength.

(5) Drilling in "bootlegs" or "guns" is prohibited.

Author: Marcus Davis, Workers' Compensation Examiner.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 25-2-13(2).

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