GroundRules
30 CFR 18.49: Connection boxes on machines.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 30—Mineral Resources
- CHAPTER I—MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
- SUBCHAPTER B—TESTING, EVALUATION, AND APPROVAL OF MINING PRODUCTS
- PART 18—ELECTRIC MOTOR-DRIVEN MINE EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
- Subpart B—Construction and Design Requirements
Connection boxes used to facilitate replacement of cables or machine components shall be explosion-proof. Portable-cable terminals on cable reels need not be in explosion-proof enclosures provided that connections are well made, adequately insulated, protected from damage by location, and securely clamped to prevent mechanical strain on the connections.
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