W. Va. Code § 22A-2-28

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 22A-2-28 - Equipment to conform with height of seam

The use of underground mining equipment of a size that does not conform to the height of the seam being mined, which creates unsafe working conditions for the miner operating the equipment or others, is prohibited: Provided, That the addition of or use of sideboards on shuttle cars shall be permitted if the shuttle car is equipped with cameras: Provided, however, That shuttle cars with sideboards as manufactured by an equipment manufacturer shall be permitted to be used without the use of cameras if permitted by the director . The board of coal mine health and safety shall promulgate such rules as are necessary to effectuate this section.

W. Va. Code § 22A-2-28

Amended by 2015 Acts, ch. 52 (SB 357), eff. 6/1/2015.