Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article IV - Occupational Health and Safety
Chapter 208 - UNDERGROUND COAL MINE SAFETY
SLOPE AND SHAFT SINKING
Section 208.406 - Explosives and blasting; general
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
The provisions of 30 CFR 77.1910 (relating to explosives and blasting; general) are incorporated by reference, with the exception of the following modification:
(b) All explosive materials, detonators and any other related blasting material employed in the development of any slope or shaft shall be stored, transported, carried, charged and fired in accordance with Chapters 210 and 211 (relating to blasters' licenses; and storage, handling and use of explosives). Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all shots shall be fired from the surface.
The provisions of this §208.406 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P.S. §§ 690-106 and 690-106.1).
