Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-3-.11

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 480-3-3-.11 - Hoisting Engineers

(1)Qualifications of Hoisting Engineers - At every mine where men are hoisted or lowered, there shall be two (2) or more men available to be known as hoisting engineers. These men shall be able to speak and read English readily, and must have had practical experience in operating mine hoists. Each hoisting engineer shall be given a thorough physical examination annually by a physician licensed to practice in Alabama and selected by the operator.

(a) Men who wish to become hoisting engineers but who have not had practical experience in hoisting and lowering men and material must operate a hoist, handling material, a sufficient length of time under the instruction of an experienced hoisting engineer, until the employer considers the learner competent to hoist and lower men, and he may then act as a hoisting engineer.

(b) At all shafts where men are hoisted or lowered, such hoisting engineers shall be not less than twenty-one years of age. Hoisting engineers shall be familiar with the details and workings of a mine hoist, and, except in cases of emergency, no others than the duly appointed hoisting engineers shall run such mine hoist; provided, however, that learners may be taught the operation of the hoist at such times and under such restrictions that there shall be no danger to life or limb.

(2)Extra Man Required at Hoist for Hoisting Men - At all times when the shift is hoisted or lowered in a shaft or slope, a man who is familiar with the operation of the hoist, but not necessarily a qualified hoist engineer, shall be present beside the hoisting engineer and be on the alert to assume immediate control of the hoist in the event the hoisting engineer should become incapacitated.

Author: Marcus Davis, Workers' Compensation Examiner.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-3-.11

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 25-2-13(2).