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2010 Code of Virginia
Title 45.1 - MINES AND MINING.
Chapter 14.4 - Requirements Applicable to Surface Coal Mines (45.1-161.253 thru 45.1-161.292)
- 45.1-161.253 - Scope of chapter.
- 45.1-161.254 - Regulations governing conditions and practices at surface coal mines.
- 45.1-161.255 - Standards for regulations.
- 45.1-161.256 - Safety examinations.
- 45.1-161.257 - Records of examinations.
- 45.1-161.258 - Areas with safety or health hazards.
- 45.1-161.259 - Personal protection devices and practices.
- 45.1-161.260 - Housekeeping.
- 45.1-161.261 - Noxious fumes.
- 45.1-161.262 - First aid equipment.
- 45.1-161.263 - First aid training.
- 45.1-161.264 - Attention to injured persons.
- 45.1-161.265 - Fire-fighting equipment; duties in case of fire; fire precaution in transportation of mining equipment; fire prevention generally.
- 45.1-161.266 - Duties in case of fire.
- 45.1-161.267 - Fire precautions.
- 45.1-161.268 - Haulage and mobile equipment; operating condition.
- 45.1-161.269 - Equipment operation.
- 45.1-161.270 - Safety measures on equipment.
- 45.1-161.271 - Transportation of personnel.
- 45.1-161.272 - Lighting.
- 45.1-161.273 - Shop and other equipment.
- 45.1-161.274 - Hydraulic hoses.
- 45.1-161.275 - Stairways, platforms, runways and floor openings.
- 45.1-161.276 - Loading and haulage work area requirements.
- 45.1-161.277 - Equipment operation.
- 45.1-161.278 - Control of dust and combustible material.
- 45.1-161.279 - Overhead high-potential power lines; surface transmission lines; electric wiring in surface buildings.
- 45.1-161.280 - Transformers.
- 45.1-161.281 - Grounding.
- 45.1-161.282 - Circuit breakers and switches.
- 45.1-161.283 - Electrical trailing cables.
- 45.1-161.284 - Surface storage of explosives and detonators.
- 45.1-161.285 - Misfires.
- 45.1-161.286 - Minimum blasting practices.
- 45.1-161.287 - Ground control.
- 45.1-161.288 - Inspection of electric equipment and wiring; checking and testing methane monitors.
- 45.1-161.289 - Auger mining highwall inspections.
- 45.1-161.290 - Auger hole penetration of underground mines; testing.
- 45.1-161.291 - Auger hole safety precautions.
- 45.1-161.292 - Surface coal mining; distance from wells; requirements.
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