2019 Wyoming Statutes
Title 30 - Mines and Minerals
Chapter 2 - Mining Operations
Article 6 - Explosives and Flammables
Section 30-2-606 - Requirements as to Explosives Carried Underground.
30-2-606. Requirements as to explosives carried underground.
(a) Permissible explosives or detonators carried underground shall be in individual containers constructed of substantial nonconductive material, maintained in good condition and kept closed.
(b) When explosives or detonators are transported underground by locomotive, rope, or shuttle car, they shall be in special covered cars or in special containers.
(c) The bodies and covers of special cars and the containers shall be constructed of nonconductive material.
(d) If the explosives and detonators are hauled in the same explosives car or in the same special container, they shall be separated by at least a four (4) inch substantially fastened hardwood partition or the equivalent.
(e) Explosives and detonators shall not be carried on the same man-trip with workmen.
(f) Where quantities of explosives and detonators are transported in special cars or in special containers in cars, they shall be hauled on a special trip, and shall not be hauled into or out of a mine within five (5) minutes preceding or following a man-trip or any other trip.
(g) Explosives or detonators shall not be transported on flight or shaking conveyors, scrapers, mechanical loading machines, locomotives, cutting machines or drill trucks.
