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2011 California Code
Labor Code
DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT [6300 - 9104]
CHAPTER 2. Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels
Section 7980


CA Labor Code § 7980 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

All electrical equipment and machines, including diesel engines, used in tunnels or underground mines classified extrahazardous shall be permissible equipment. The division may, however, permit the use of nonpermissive equipment in a tunnel or underground mine in areas where it finds there is no longer danger from gas or other hazards.

(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)

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