Virginia Administrative Code
Title 4 - CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Agency 25 - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Chapter 40 - SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR MINERAL MINING
Part VII - Drilling-Surface and Underground
Section 4VAC25-40-1080 - Walls or benches
Universal Citation: 4 VA Admin Code 25-40-1080
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
When drilling next to a wall or bench, drillers shall:
1. Remove any loose, unconsolidated material from the bench or wall above the work area;
2. Position the drill in such a manner that the controls are on the side of the drill away from the bench or wall; and
3. Never work between the drill and the bench or wall if their escape from the work area may be hindered by falling material.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3, 45.1-161.294 and 45.1-161.305 of the Code of Virginia.
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