Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.135 - CRANE AND HOISTING OPERATING ENGINEERS
Subchapter 24.135.5 - Licensing
Rule 24.135.530 - MINE HOISTING OPERATORS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) No person shall operate mine hoisting equipment when used in raising or lowering persons or materials in underground mines without first obtaining a mine hoisting operator's license from the bureau, unless meeting requirements of (8).
(2) The following hoisting licenses are issued under 50-76-102, MCA, that are applicable to mine hoisting equipment:
(3) A person applying for a mine hoisting operator's license shall meet the following requirements:
(4) An applicant for a first-class mine hoisting operator's license shall have no less than one year of experience in the operation of mine hoisting equipment, at a minimum of 1000 hours per year. An applicant with less than one year of experience in the operation of mine hoisting equipment does not qualify for a mine hoisting operator's license. Applicants with work experience acquired in states that have no licensing requirements will qualify if their notarized certificate of experience indicates they have the required work experience on the applicable equipment.
(5) The holder of a first-class mine hoisting operator's license can operate all classes of mine hoists.
(6) An applicant for a second-class mine hoisting operator's license shall have no less than one year of experience in the operation of mine hoisting equipment covered by this rule, at a minimum of 1000 hours per year. Applicants with less than one year of experience do not qualify for a second-class mine hoisting operator's license. Applicants with experience acquired in states that have no licensing requirements will qualify if their notarized certificate of experience indicates they have the required work experience on the applicable equipment.
(7) The holder of a second-class mine hoisting operator's license can operate mine hoists with engines delivering up to 100 brake horsepower.
(8) Persons operating mine hoisting equipment listed in this rule who have less than one year of experience must work under the direct supervision of a licensed mine hoisting operator or participate in a certified apprenticeship training program.
(9) Mines using automatic hoists must have a licensed mine hoisting operator readily available.
(10) Application for a license must be accompanied by the following:
AUTH: 50-76-112, MCA; IMP, 50-73-302, 50-76-102, 50-76-104, MCA