Chapter 1. STATE MINE INSPECTOR

Belt dressings shall not be applied manually where belts are in motion unless an aerosol-type dressing is used. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-528 Former Rule 5:28.

Machinery shall not be lubricated while in motion or when hazard exists unless equipped with standard fitting or cups. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-529 Former Rule 5:29.

Protruding set screw keys on revolving parts shall be guarded. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-530 Former Rule 5:30.

Unsafe equipment or machinery presenting an immediate danger must either be repaired immediately or be otherwise rendered not subject to further use until repaired. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-531 Former Rule 5:31.

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-532 Former Rule 5:32; Former Section R11-1-532 renumbered as Section R11-1-660 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

At no time shall compressed air be directed toward a person. When compressed air is used, all necessary precautions shall be taken to protect persons from injury. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-533 Former Rule 5:33.

Overhead belts shall be guarded if the whipping action from a broken line would be hazardous to persons below. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-534 Former Rule 5:34.

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-535

Welding, cutting, or soldering shall be performed by a competent person. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-536 Adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-537

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Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-539

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-540

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-541 Former Rule 5:41; Former Section R11-1-541 renumbered and amended as Section R11-1-1315 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-542 Former Rule 5:42; Former Section R11-1-542 renumbered as Section R11-1-1310 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-543 Former Rule 5:43; Former Section R11-1-543 renumbered and amended as Section R11-1-1311 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-544 Former Rule 5:44; Former Section R11-1-544 renumbered as Section R11-1-1312 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-545 Former Rule 5:45; Former Section R11-1-545 renumbered as Section R11-1-1313 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-546 Former Rule 5:46; Former Section R11-1-546 renumbered and amended as Section R11-1-1314 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-547

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-548

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-549

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-550

Stationary grinding machines other than special grinders shall be equipped with: 1. Peripheral hoods (less than 90° throat openings) capable of withstanding the force of a bursting wheel. 2. Adjustable tool rests set as close as practical to the wheel. 3. Safety washers. Notes Ar…

Grinding wheels shall be operated within the specifications of the manufacturer of the wheel. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-552 Former Rule 5:52.

Flying switches are prohibited on all rail equipment. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-601 Former Rule 6:01.

Only one designated employee shall direct the operator of a crane at a given time. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-602 Former Rule 6:02.

A. Self-propelled scrapers, front-end loaders, dozers, and tractors, manufactured after June 30, 1969, used in surface mining operations shall be equipped with suitable roll-over protection structures (ROPS). B. Each ROPS shall have the following information permanently affixed t…

The top and backs of all haulage truck cabs working under shovels or under similar hazardous conditions shall be protected by substantial shields. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-604 Former Rule 6:04.

Haulage equipment shall be kept in gear or appropriate drive range at all times when moving and shall be put in the proper designated gear or range before starting down grade. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-605 Former Rule 6:05.

Haulage roadways and banks where equipment is working shall be properly maintained and adequate provisions shall be taken to control dust. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-606 Former Rule 6:06.

Haulage vehicle tires shall be deflated to a safe pressure before they are demounted from the vehicle. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-607 Former Rule 6:07.

Adequate safety devices and/or procedures appropriate to the vehicle shall be used when inflating tires. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-608 Former Rule 6:08.

All trucks, front-end loaders, graders and dozers that are operated at night must have lights on both ends as required for safe operations. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-609 Former Rule 6:09.

Dippers, buckets, scrapper blades and similar movable parts shall be lowered to the ground when not in use. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-610 Former Rule 6:10.

Unguarded conveyors with walkways shall be equipped with emergency stop devices or cords along their full length. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-611 Former Rule 6:11.

Operators shall sound warning before starting trains, when trains approach crossings, persons, or other trains on adjacent tracks and where vision is obscured. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-612 Former Rule 6:12; Amended effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Cab windows shall be of safety glass or equivalent in good condition and shall be kept clean. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-613 Former Rule 6:13.

Adequate backstops or brakes shall be installed on inclined conveyor drive units to prevent conveyors from running in reverse if a hazard to personnel would be caused. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-614 Former Rule 6:14.

When an operator is present, men shall notify him before getting on or off equipment. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-615 Former Rule 6:15.

Switch throws shall be installed so as to provide adequate clearance for switchmen. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-616 Former Rule 6:16.

When traveling between work areas, the equipment shall be secured in the travel position. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-617 Former Rule 6:17.

Persons shall not be transported: 1. In or on buckets (except shaft buckets), clamshells, dippers, forks, beds of ore haulage trucks, beds of dump trucks. 2. On top of loaded haulage equipment. 3. Outside the cabs and beds of mobile equipment, except trains. 4. Between cars of tr…

Electrically powered mobile equipment shall not be left unattended unless the master switch is in the off position, all operating controls are in neutral position, and the brakes are set or equivalent precautions are taken against rolling. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-619 Form…

Persons shall not get on or off moving equipment, except trainmen may get on or off slowly moving trains. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-620 Former Rule 6:20; Amended effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Equipment which is to be hauled should be loaded and protected so as to prevent sliding or spillage. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-621 Former Rule 6:21.

Rail cars shall not be left on side tracks unless ample clearance is provided for traffic on adjacent tracks. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-622 Former Rule 6:22.