Chapter 1. STATE MINE INSPECTOR

Personal protective clothing (except disposable clothing which must be discarded), tools and equipment must be thoroughly cleaned up and cared for after each use. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1508 Former Rule 15:08.

The hazardous nature of inspection, cleaning or repair of large acid storage tanks requires that specific procedures be formulated in advance and approved by the responsible supervisor before work is started. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1509 Former Rule 15:09.

A. Each mining operation shall submit a Mine Employment Quarterly Report to the State Mine Inspector's office within 15 days after the end of each calendar quarter. B. Report will include the following information:1. Operation name and county. 2. Operating company name and addres…

Potable water shall be immediately available at the site where acid handling or work on the acid system is being carried on. This will require hauling water where showers and hoses are not conveniently located. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1510 Former Rule 15:10.

A. Readily accessible, well marked, rapid action safety showers and eye wash fountains must be available in the areas where acid is being handled. Showers shall have deluge type heads, easily accessible, plainly marked and controlled by quick opening valves of the type that stay …

First aid must be started immediately in all cases of contact with sulfuric acid. First-aid procedures must be posted at each unloading or loading site. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1512 Former Rule 15:12.

Flush acid from eyes by irrigating for at least 15 minutes with a slow stream of water. This is mandatory. There is no alternative. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1513 Former Rule 15:13.

Medical attention shall be obtained as soon as possible after first-aid measures have been carried out. Ambulances should contain first-aid kits for the treatment of acid burns. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1514 Former Rule 15:14.

The maintenance of plant equipment used in any acid service shall be the responsibility of designated supervisors who shall make periodic inspections of acid facilities. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1515 Former Rule 15:15.

Each employee is responsible for reporting to his immediate supervisor all suspected leaks or equipment failure. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1516 Former Rule 15:16.

DOT Regulations (Section 177.834) require that tank motor vehicles be attended during loading and unloading. If it becomes necessary for the attendants to leave the operation, transfer of the acid must be stopped. There must be a signaling device which is easily activated in case…

A. The packing and lubricant for pumps, glands, etc., must be of a material recommended for acid handling. B. The pump glands, flanged fittings, and valve stems will be provided with splash shields or collared in cases where personnel would be exposed to acid leaks or sprays if a…

A. Tank trucks will be visually inspected for leaks before they are allowed to enter the plant. B. Unloading should be performed only during daylight hours. When it is necessary to unload at night, proper and adequate lighting should be provided around the tank truck and the work…

A. Except as provided in subsection (G), any party in a contested case before the Office of State Mine Inspector who is aggrieved by a decision rendered in such case may file with the Office of State Mine Inspector, not later than ten days after service of the decision, a written…

The applying of air to a tank truck and then moving the truck to another location for unloading will not be permitted. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1520 Former Rule 15:20.

Where practical, storage tanks shall be lower than the unloading site. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1521 Former Rule 15:21.

No one shall walk or stand directly on the reverb arch or any part of the flue system, while in operation, except in an emergency situation. In such event, adequate safeguards and supervision will be provided to assure safety. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1601 Former Rule 16:0…

Avoid anything that will cause molten material to splash or explode; keep water away from molten material except where water is required by the process. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1602 Former Rule 16:02.

Employees engaged in tapping, charging or skimming operations or any similar procedure shall be adequately protected from the hazards of the work by proper shielding if practical or, in its absence, by adequate individual protective covering. It is the duty of all such persons to…

Employees shall stand clear of furnace operations such as skimming, tapping, charging, refining, and casting, unless actually engaged in the work or suitably protected. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1604 Former Rule 16:04.

Employees shall not enter any flue, dust chamber, furnace, tank or tunnel unless authorized and properly equipped. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1605 Former Rule 16:05.

Separate and distinctive signals shall be sounded when rolling converters and when transporting hot metal. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1606 Former Rule 16:06; Amended effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

Before dumping slag in a new place, care shall be taken to see that no employee, person or persons will be endangered by the hot slag and that no explosion hazard exists at the dumping place. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1607 Former Rule 16:07.

Wet bars shall not be put in molten matte. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1608 Former Rule 16:08.

Extreme caution should be used around newly cleaned and mudded matte launders when matte first starts to flow. Verbal notice shall be given person or persons when tapping newly cleaned launders. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1609 Former Rule 16:09; Amended effective April 7, 19…

Employees working at the burner end of the reverb furnace should be on the alert for returning converter slag. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1610 Former Rule 16:10.

Employees should be on the alert and observe direction of crane movement at all times. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1611 Former Rule 16:11.

Employees should stay out of the converter aisle while loads are being hauled by the crane, unless their work requires that they be there. Supervisors shall take proper measures to assure the safety of persons required to stay working in converter aisle. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code §…

When in converter aisles, employees should not stand under or near slag spouts, or in any location where there is danger of dripping metal or falling objects. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1613 Former Rule 16:13.

Employees shall not overfill slag, matte or molten copper ladles. Supervision shall take precautions for the safety of employees in the area for all overfills caused by runways beyond the control of employees. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1614 Former Rule 16:14; Amended effect…

Only authorized persons shall be allowed in the crane cab. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1615 Former Rule 16:15.

Ladles should be carefully poured to minimize spills. Every ladle or slag pot shall be examined before molten material is placed therein. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1616 Former Rule 16:16; Amended effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

Appropriate goggles or face shields shall be provided and used when breaking material on the skull breaker and when trimming bullion bars. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1617 Former Rule 16:17.

Cars should be coupled and uncoupled carefully. Feet shall not be used to align couplings. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1618 Former Rule 16:18.

Trains should be stopped before they are uncoupled. The wheels of slag pot cars left behind should be blocked to prevent runaways. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1619 Former Rule 16:19.

Trolley operated slag trains should be kept in the smelter building during electrical storms and trolley pole removed from trolley wire. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1620 Former Rule 16:20.

Access to the converter aisle must be limited to people authorized by the company. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1621 Adopted effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

Equipment shall not enter the converter aisle or slag tap area unless authorization has been secured from the supervisor in charge of the area. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1622 Adopted effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1623

Hoist cable on all cranes shall conform to the American National Standards, ANSI-D-30.9-1971. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1624 Adopted effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

There shall be maintained in all plants, at designated places, N.I.O.S.H.-approved breathing apparatus, detection equipment and resuscitating equipment, all readily available to trained personnel for use where the atmosphere may contain dangerous concentrations of gases or vapors…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1626

Where required, proper shielding and protective clothing shall be used, particularly when working in extreme heat conditions, flue dust, or open fires. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1627 Adopted effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

Alternate signaling procedures shall be established to cover mechanical failures where needed. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1628 Adopted effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

All cabs on hot metal crane shall be pressurized or have suitable ventilating air meeting the requirements of R11-1-404. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1629 Adopted effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

All converter cranes shall be equipped with safety glass or equivalent. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1630 Adopted effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1631