{"data":{"id":"us-va/4vac25-40-4920","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"4VAC25-40-4920","heading":"Cutting of ropes for inspections","body":"On other than friction hoists, ropes shall be cut off and reconnected to the conveyance as often as necessary to ensure adequate inspection of rope condition and to distribute wear of the rope.  At least six feet shall be cut from the rope above the highest connection; this portion shall be examined carefully for corrosion, damage, wear, and fatigue by the rope manufacturer or an acceptable agency.","path":["Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources","Agency 25. Department of Energy","Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining","Part XV. Safety and Health Regulations—Underground Only","Article 10. Personnel Hoisting"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title4/agency25/chapter40/section4920/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:46:09Z","sha256":"e67ad347df0d06a0d2dae282eac1a5951f6096e7894e17b340e5a3315b8e78aa","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/4vac25-40-4910","next":"us-va/4vac25-40-4930"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}