Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 37, September 13, 2024
Section 36-6-10 - Cutting and Welding; Longwall Mining Section10.1. Prior to cutting and welding being performed on a longwall section face methane gas examinations shall be made by a certified mine foreman-fire boss or assistant mine foreman-fire boss. Cutting and welding may only be performed when methane gas is less than one percent. A certified person as defined above shall be continuously present during all cutting and welding operations.10.2. Prior to cutting or welding on a longwall section face panline, such open bottom type panlines shall be jacked up, blocked and/or properly secured off the bottom a distance of at least ten (10) feet along the face on both sides where such cutting is to be performed. Methane examinations shall be made before cutting and welding is initiated on such panlines.10.3. When cutting and welding operations have been completed a certified person as defined above shall search for fires and hot spots. If fires or hot spots are found, they shall be extinguished immediately.