La. Admin. Code tit. 40 § VII-515

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section VII-515 - Power-Driven Metal-Forming, Rolling, Punching, and Shearing Machine Occupations

A. Definitions

Forming, Rolling, Punching, and Shearing Machines-power-driven metal-working machines which change the shape of or cut metals by means of tools, such as dies, rolls, or knives which are mounted on rams, plungers, or other moving devices.

Helper-any person who assists in the operation of a machine by helping place materials into or removing materials from the machine.

Operator-any person who operates a machine by performing such functions as starting or stopping the machine, placing materials into or removing materials from the machine, or any other function which is directly involved in operation of the machine.

B. Prohibited Occupations. Minors are prohibited from working in occupations as operator or helper on:

1. all rolling machines, such as beading, straightening, corrugating, flanging, or bending rolls; and on hot or cold rolling mills;

2. all pressing or punching machines, except those which are provided with full automatic feed and ejection, and with a fixed barrier guard to prevent the hands or fingers of the operator from entering the area between the dies or cutting surfaces;

3. all bending machines, such as apron brakes and press brakes;

4. all hammering machines, such as drop-hammers and power hammers;

5. all shearing machines, such as guillotine or squaring shears, alligator shears and rotary shears;

6. or in setting up, adjusting, repairing, oiling, or cleaning any type of machine described in §515. B 1-5 above, including those with automatic feed and ejection.

C. Exemptions. Registered apprentices and registered student-learners are exempt from prohibitions which apply to power-driven metal-forming, rolling, punching, and shearing machine occupations.

La. Admin. Code tit. 40, § VII-515

Promulgated by the Department of Labor, Office of Labor, LR 7:47 (February 1981), amended by the Department of Labor, Office of Labor, LR 17:357 (April 1991), amended by the Department of Labor, Office of Regulatory Services, LR 30:2063 (September 2004).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 23:161.