Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 5 - BLASTING, DEMOLITION, FIREWORKS AND EXPLOSIVES
Subchapter D - EXPLOSIVES
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: BLACK POWDER MILLS
Section 5.164 - Examination of machinery

(a) When going on duty, workmen shall first examine each mill or building in their charge, oil up, and, if anything is out of order, report it to the superintendent or foreman at once. Under no circumstances shall a mill be started unless in proper condition.

(b) When any foreign substance is thought to be in the powder, work and machinery shall be stopped at once, and a report made to the superintendent or foreman to that effect.

(c) At the conclusion of each daily run, machinery and belts shall be examined. If not found to be in first class condition, a report shall be made to the superintendent or foreman.