W. Va. Code R. § 36-48-13

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

Section 36-48-13 - Trailing Cables

13.1. During normal operations of making unit power moves, either advancement or retreat or when it becomes necessary to move additional slack high-voltage trailing cable from the power center to the last open crosscut, the high-voltage cable shall be deenergized, locked and tagged out, prior to the high-voltage trailing cable being handled or a unit power move is made.

13.2. The 2400-volt continuous miner trailing cable shall only be connected to the working section power center. With the exception of the continuous miner trailing cable, handling of any other energized high-voltage power cable in the mine is prohibited.

13.3. All electrical protective equipment used to handle energized high-voltage trailing cables shall be provided by the mine operator.

13.4. Miners shall not handle or move the energized high-voltage trailing cables unless they are wearing properly tested, Class 1 rated insulated gloves (minimum 7500-volts rating). Miners must not handle energized high-voltage cables with any parts of their bodies except by hand and with the proper high voltage equipment.

13.5. Other electrical protective equipment, such as tongs or hot sticks may be used in conjunction with the properly rated insulated gloves while handling the energized high-voltage trailing cable if the protective equipment is rated to withstand at least 7,500 volts, designed and manufactured for cable handling, is not damaged or defective.

W. Va. Code R. § 36-48-13