Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 56-3-44 - Coal Storage Bins; Recovery Tunnels; Coal Storage Piles44.1. Coal storage bins hereafter constructed with vertical sides fifty (50) feet or over in height shall be provided with ventilators or louvers or both to provide adequate ventilation.44.2. Where roofs are constructed over coal storage bins, adequate ventilation shall be provided by stacks, ventilators, louvers or mechanical means.44.3. Where cutting or welding is performed at any location where coal is stored, means of prompt extinguishment of any fire accidentally started shall be provided, and the area where cutting or welding is performed shall be adequately watered down and rock-dusted.44.4. An escape way shall be provided from any recovery tunnel hereafter constructed to a safe place on the surface. 44.4.1. The escape way shall be at least thirty (30) inches in diameter and where inclined, a ladder shall be provided to extend full length of the escape way to facilitate emergency exit.44.5. Extreme caution shall be exercised by all employees required to work at or near coal storage piles during coal recovery operations to avoid injury by coal slides or by being in or drawn into a chute.