California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 17 - Mine Safety Orders
Article 15 - Mining Equipment and Practices
Underground
Section 7001 - Power Shutoff for Underground Machines
Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 7001
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) In addition to the operating controls, a positive power shutoff shall be provided for every prime mover for use in the mine.
(b) The positive power shutoff shall be located where it is readily accessible to the machine operator and, except for hand-held machines and tools, not more than 10 feet from the machine. It is recommended that it be placed on the machine when practical.
1. Renumbering from Section 6999 filed 1-12-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 2).
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