2017 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 30 - MINES AND MINERALS
CHAPTER 3 - MINING SAFETY
ARTICLE 2 - EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
SECTION 30-3-210 - Cages; standards and use established by rule.
30-3-210. Cages; standards and use established by rule.
(a) Cages used for hoisting persons shall be of substantial construction with:
(i) Adequate steel bonnets;
(ii) Enclosed sides;
(iii) Gates, safety chains or bars across the ends of the cage when persons are being hoisted or lowered;
(iv) Sufficient handholds or chains for all persons on the cage to maintain their balance.
(b) The floor of the cage shall be adequate to carry the load and so constructed that it will be impossible for a person's foot or body to enter any opening in the bottom of the cage.
(c) Cages used for handling persons shall be equipped with safety catches that act quickly and effectively in an emergency.
(d) Cages shall be inspected daily. Safety catches on cages shall be tested at least every two (2) months. A written record shall be kept of inspections and tests. The record may be inspected by interested persons.
(e) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(f) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(g) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(h) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(j) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(k) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(m) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(n) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(o) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(p) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(q) The inspector shall establish by rule standards for cages used for hoisting persons. To the extent possible, emergency hoists shall comply with these standards.
