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2011 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 equipm...
- 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 buildin...
- 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 Highwall inspections
- 45.1-161.290 Penetration of underground mines; testing
- 45.1-161.291 Safety precautions
- 45.1-161.292 Surface coal mining; distance from wells; requirements
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