GroundRules
4VAC25-40-1080: Walls or benches
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
- Agency 25. Department of Energy
- Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
- Part VII. Drilling--Surface and Underground
When drilling next to a wall or bench, drillers shall:
1. Remove any loose, unconsolidated material from the bench or wall above the work area;
2. Position the drill in such a manner that the controls are on the side of the drill away from the bench or wall; and
3. Never work between the drill and the bench or wall if their escape from the work area may be hindered by falling material.
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