{"data":{"id":"us-va/4vac25-40-1080","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"4VAC25-40-1080","heading":"Walls or benches","body":"When drilling next to a wall or bench, drillers shall:\n\n1. Remove any loose, unconsolidated material from the bench or wall above the work area;\n\n2. Position the drill in such a manner that the controls are on the side of the drill away from the bench or wall; and\n\n3. Never work between the drill and the bench or wall if their escape from the work area may be hindered by falling material.","path":["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"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title4/agency25/chapter40/section1080/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:45:56Z","sha256":"4b16a6d367fe5e68af7d817daf7b1fc9e8665988ac504f4f59ce7c9ffe773f2c","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/4vac25-40-1070","next":"us-va/4vac25-40-1090"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}