Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 36-4-6 - Track Equipment, Such As Track Cleaners, And Requirements6.1. Track equipment, such as track cleaners, track drills and cutting machines, and track-mounted roof bolters that do not create any greater than ordinary risk of fire may operate normally, provided: 6.1.1. No less than twelve (12) inches of radius clearance is maintained between trolley or feeder wires while such aforementioned equipment is being transported or trammed. If less than 12 inches of clearance cannot be met then the provisions under 6.1.b.1 would apply.6.1.2. Within eight (8) hours prior to such equipment move trolley wire crossovers and switches located on the equipment travel route shall be examined for proper clearance by a certified foreman or fireboss and the following necessary safety precautions implemented. 6.1.2.a. Required Clearance 6.1.2.a.1. When such aforementioned equipment passes under energized trolley, feeder wires, or high voltage cables at crossovers and switches and 12 inches of radius clearance cannot be provided such trolley or feeder wires, or high voltage cables shall be adequately guarded to prevent accidental contact.6.1.2.a.2. However, where it becomes necessary for the equipment to pass under bare trolley, feeder wire or high voltage cable and six (6) inches of clearance cannot be maintained the wire may be either de-energized and locked out with an approved device and tagged out by a certified electrician or remain energized and all people in by on the same ventilating current of air brought out by the move area.6.1.2.b. Where it becomes necessary for the equipment to pass under high voltage cables and/or insulated D.C. feeder wires and the six (6) inches of required clearance cannot be maintained, the aforementioned high voltage cables and/or insulated D.C. feeder wires shall either be channeled above the level of the roof line, or de-energizing by locking out and tagging out by a certified electrician.6.1.3. Booms on the track cleaners shall be insulated on the trolley and feeder wire side and a means installed on the track cleaner to prevent the boom from moving from side to side.6.1.4. An operative means of communications shall be maintained between such equipment operator and the dispatcher or a designated qualified person on the surface and the affected section.6.1.5. While roof bolting operations are being performed and energized trolley and/or feeder wires are present, such trolley and/or feeder wires shall be adequately guarded to prevent accidental contact.6.1.6. When any of the above criteria cannot be complied with, no person except such persons directly involved with the above moving equipment shall be permitted to be in by such equipment while on the same ventilating split of air.6.2. The following fire protection equipment and tools shall be provided, except items 'd' and 'g' do not apply if trolley or feeder wire is not present in the entry where equipment is being moved: 6.2.1. 4 (four) 20 (twenty) lb. ABC fire extinguishers (such extinguishers shall be placed where they are readily accessible).6.2.4. 1 wire bell wrench.6.2.5. 1 set of come-a-longs.6.2.6. 2-12 inch adjustable wrenches.6.2.7. Adequate supply of trolley wire splices and bells.6.2.8. A lifting jack or equivalent and/or lifting jacks sufficient in size and an appropriate jack bar to lift such equipment being moved or trammed.6.2.10. Assortment of wood blocks.6.2.11. One pair insulated wire cutters.6.2.12. One pair of high-voltage gloves.6.2.13. One sledge hammer.6.2.14. One10 unit first aid kit.