Title 30 — Mineral Lands and MiningRelease 119-73
§844 Rock dust and gas hazards; controls
Title 30 › Chapter CHAPTER 22— - MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - INTERIM MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS › § 844
Summary
Control rock-drilling dust with permissible collectors, water (with wetting agent), ventilation, or another method the Secretary approves. For short exposure provide respirators approved by the Secretary and HHS; for long exposure use other protections.
Full Legal Text
Title 30, §844
Mineral Lands and Mining — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The dust resulting from drilling in rock shall be controlled by the use of permissible dust collectors, or by water or water with a wetting agent, or by ventilation, or by any other method or device approved by the Secretary which is at least as effective in controlling such dust. Respiratory equipment approved by the Secretary and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall be provided persons exposed for short periods to inhalation hazards from gas, dusts, fumes, or mist. When the exposure is for prolonged periods, other measures to protect such persons or to reduce the hazard shall be taken.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
“Secretary of Health and Human Services” substituted in text for “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare” pursuant to section 509(b) of Pub. L. 96–88 which is classified to section 3508(b) of Title 20, Education.
Effective Date
Section operative six months after Dec. 30, 1969, except to the extent an earlier date is specifically provided for in Pub. L. 91–173, see section 509 of Pub. L. 91–173, set out as a note under section 801 of this title.
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Citation
30 U.S.C. § 844
Title 30 — Mineral Lands and Mining
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73