Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024
Section 36-4-4 - Prohibitions against moving of equipment4.1. Mining equipment (e.g., continuous miners, loading machines, cutting machines, shuttle cars, self-propelled coal drills, crusher feeders and equipment that exceeds the height, width or length of the locomotive or mine car normally used) being transported or trammed underground, other than ordinary sectional movements, shall be transported or trammed by qualified personnel. When equipment is being transported or trammed where trolley wire is energized on the split of air in which said equipment is being transported or trammed, no person shall be permitted to be in by the equipment in the ventilating split that is passing over such equipment, except those directly involved with transporting or tramming the equipment, and shall be under the direct supervision of a certified foreman. To avoid accidental contact with power lines, face equipment shall be insulated and assemblies removed, if necessary, so as to provide clearance.