053-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-2
(a) Mining the mineral: Shall mean the extraction of the mineral, the removal of overburden or the removal of waste rock in an underground mine.
(b) Practical work of a hands-on nature: Shall mean work that directly contributes to the extraction of the mineral, the removal of overburden or the removal of waste rock in an underground mine.
(c) Directly related to the hazards involve d in the type of mine: Shall mean actual work performed at or near the point of extraction of the mineral, the removal of overburden or the removal of waste rock in an underground mine.
(d) Type of mine: shall mean a surface or underground mine.
(e) Industry similar in nature to mining shall mean: an industry whose required skills are applicable and readily transferable to the mining industry with a minimal amount of retraining. Such industries include but, are not limited to, industrial electricians, industrial mechanics, heavy equipment operators and surveyors.
053-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-2