Chapter 1. STATE MINE INSPECTOR

Men working in haulage drifts must keep the drifts clear of obstruction. Historical Note Former Rule 12:32.

No one shall attempt to operate a motor while out of the cab. Historical Note Former Rule 12:33.

Chute loading installations shall be designed so that men pulling chutes are not required to assume hazardous positions while loading cars. Historical Note Former Rule 12:34.

When coupling, uncoupling, re-railing cars, backing into a drift where men are working, or when spotting cars under chutes, a motor man shall not move his train or motor without first receiving a signal from his swamper or loader. Historical Note Former Rule 12:35.

Cars shall not be coupled or uncoupled by hand where there is not ample room for a person to stand between sides of cars and side of drift. Cars shall not be coupled or uncoupled by hand while a train is in motion. Historical Note Former Rule 12:36.

Tools, materials and equipment, except properly secured rerailing devices, shall not be carried on top of locomotives or motors unless permanently installed boxes have been provided for that purpose. Historical Note Former Rule 12:37; Former Section R11-1-1237 repealed, new Secti…

Mantrips shall be operated at speeds consistent with the condition of tracks and equipment used. Historical Note Former Rule 12:38. ARTICLE 13. OPEN PITS The rules in this Article are adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article VII, Chapter 3, Title 27, Arizona Revised S…

No error or omission in these rules and regulations shall be construed as permitting any unsafe, unhealthy or unsanitary condition to exist. Historical Note Former Section R11-1-1902 renumbered as Section R11-1-130 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Mobile equipment assigned to a working place shall be provided with: 1. Suitable warning devices visible at all times to the operator of the highest mobile equipment. 2. When the operator of heavy duty mobile equipment has an obstructed view to the rear, the equipment shall have …

Dumping over the edge of an undercut stockpile or undercut dumps shall not be permitted. Historical Note Former Rule 13:02.

Berms or guards shall be provided on the outer banks of elevated roadways. A higher berm must be built from beginning of curve to end of curve, where applicable. Historical Note Former Rule 13:03; Amended effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

Men shall not work between equipment and the pit wall or bank where the equipment may hinder escape from falls or slide of the bank. Historical Note Former Rule 13:04.

Drill holes large enough to constitute a hazard shall be covered and guarded. Historical Note Former Rule 13:05.

No drilling shall be done within 50 feet of loaded blast holes. Historical Note Adopted effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

An emergency signaling device shall be available on rotary drill rigs. Historical Note Adopted effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

A. All persons who work with tires and rims must fully understand the primary hazards of “Blow-Out” and “Blow-Off”. B. Tire roll-in cages to restrain possible blow-outs and blow-offs while inflating tires shall not be used on tires over 1300 x 24 in. size. C. When tire mounting, …

Loose, unconsolidated material shall be stripped for a safe distance, but in no case less than 10 feet, from the top of pit or quarry walls. Historical Note Adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

The provisions of Title 27, Chapter 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, are applicable to and will be enforced in all operations subject to the jurisdiction of the State Mine Inspector unless the type of operations specifically designated in a particular statute or is exempted from a pa…

When a drill is being moved from one drilling area to another, drill steel, tools and other equipment shall be secured and the mast placed in a safe position. Historical Note Former Section R11-1-542 renumbered as Section R11-1-1310 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

In the event of power failure, drill controls shall be placed in the neutral position until power is restored. Historical Note Former Section R11-1-543 renumbered and amended as Section R11-1-1311 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

The drill stem shall be resting on the bottom of the hole or on the platform with the stem secured to the mast before attempts are made to straighten a crossed cable on a reel. Historical Note Former Section R11-1-544 renumbered as Section R11-1-1312 effective August 18, 1980 (Su…

While in operation, drills shall be attended at all times. Historical Note Former Section R11-1-545 renumbered as Section R11-1-1313 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Persons other than the operator shall not hold the drill steel while collaring holes or rest their hands on the chunk or centralizer while drilling. Historical Note Former Section R11-1-546 renumbered and amended as Section R11-1-1314 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Persons shall not be on a mast while the drill-bit is in operation. Drill crews and others shall stay clear of augers or drill stems that are in motion. A person shall not pass under or step over a moving stem or auger. Historical Note Former Section R11-1-541 renumbered and amen…

These rules are applicable to and will be enforced in all operations subject to the jurisdiction of the State Mine Inspector unless the terms of the rule or the heading of the Section indicates that a rule or rules will apply only to certain types of operations. Historical Note F…

Potable water shall be available to all employees during working hours. Historical Note Former Rule 1:33.

Employees operating equipment are responsible for the safe and proper operation of the equipment they use. Historical Note Former Rule 1:34.

It is the responsibility of each employee to report to his supervisor any unsafe condition he may see which can cause injury or damage property. Historical Note Former Rule 1:35.

A. Where, in or about a mining operation, an accident occurs, it shall be reported promptly to supervisor in charge. B. The State Mine Inspector’s office shall be immediately notified of: 1. Any accident or injury to an individual resulting in death, or which has reasonable poten…

Historical Note Former Rule 1:37; Repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Warning signs and/or lights, ropes and temporary guards shall be placed in order to give adequate warning from all unusual hazards. Historical Note Former Rule 1:38.

Illumination sufficient to provide safe working conditions shall be provided in and on all working places. Individual electric lamps shall be carried for illumination by all persons underground. Historical Note Former Rule 1:39.

Passageways, work places, service rooms and storage areas shall be kept clean, orderly and in a safe condition. Historical Note Former Rule 1:40; Former Section R11-1-140 repealed, new Section R11-1-140 adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

All sand and gravel operations shall be subject to all statutes and rules generally applicable to operations subject to the jurisdiction of the Mine Inspector, together with all statutes and rules applicable to open pit. Historical Note Former Rule 14:01.

The application fee for a community notice for a new aggregate mining operation or for a major modification of an approved community notice filed pursuant to A.R.S. § 27-442 is $1,000. Historical Note Former Rule 14:02 repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4). New Section …

Historical Note Former Rule 14:03 repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Historical Note Former Rule 14:04 repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Historical Note Former Rule 14:05 repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Historical Note Former Rule 14:06 repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Historical Note Former Rule 14:07 repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Historical Note Former Rule 14:08 repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Historical Note Former Rule 14:09 repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4). ARTICLE 15. ACID PLANTS AND LEACHING The rules in this Article are adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article VII, Chapter 3, Title 27, Arizona Revised Statutes, and A.R.S. §§ 27-304 and …

New employees shall be indoctrinated in safety rules and safe work procedures. Historical Note Former Rule 1:41.

Emergency telephone numbers shall be posted at appropriate telephones. Historical Note Former Rule 1:42.