W. Va. Code R. § 36-7-11

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Section 36-7-11 - Accessible Travel Route - Shortwall Mining Section

11.1. An accessible travel route shall be maintained at all times off of the tailgate end of the retreat shortwall working face.

However, when the tailgate travel routes become impassable, the shortwall operation shall cease immediately and all persons working on such shortwall section shall be familiarized of the procedures to follow for escape from such section.

After all shortwall section personnel have been familiarized to the procedures to follow for escape from the section, normal production of coal may resume.

The operator shall immediately notify the Department of Energy when such travel route becomes impassable.

The Department of Energy representative shall immediately upon notification establish a scheduled meeting with the operator and representatives of the miners at such mine.

W. Va. Code R. § 36-7-11