Chapter 1. STATE MINE INSPECTOR

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.

The inability of a motorman to clearly recognize his brakeman's signals when the train is under the direction of the brakeman shall be construed by the motorman as a stop signal. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-623 Former Rule 6:23.

Berms, bumper blocks, and safety hooks or similar means shall be provided to prevent overtravel and overturning at dumping locations. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-624 Former Rule 6:24.

If spotters are used, they shall be well in the clear when trucks are backing into dumping position and dumping. Lights should be used at night to direct trucks. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-625 Former Rule 6:25.

Public and permanent railroad crossings shall be posted with warning signs or signals or shall be guarded when trains are passing and shall be planked or otherwise filled between the rails. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-626 Former Rule 6:26.

Where possible, at least 30 inches continuous clearance from the widest projection of moving railroad equipment shall be provided on at least one side of the track. At all places where it is not possible to provide 30-inch clearance, it shall be marked conspicuously. Notes Ariz. …

Makeshift couplings shall not be used. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-628 Former Rule 6:28.

Positive-acting stopblocks, derail devices, track skates, or other adequate means shall be installed wherever necessary to protect persons from runaway or moving railroad equipment. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-629 Former Rule 6:29.

Parked railcars, unless held effectively by brakes, shall be blocked securely. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-630 Former Rule 6:30.

Railroad cars with braking systems, when in use, shall be equipped with effective brake shoes. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-631 Former Rule 6:31.

Lights, flares, or other warning devices shall be posted when parked equipment creates a hazard to vehicular traffic. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-632 Former Rule 6:32.

Rocks too large to be handled safely shall be broken before loading. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-633 Former Rule 6:33.

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Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-635

Where there is evidence that the ground at a dumping place may fail to support the weight of a vehicle, loads shall be dumped back from the edge of the bank. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-636 Adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Haulage equipment shall be loaded in a manner to minimize spillage during haulage. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-637 Adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Traffic rules including speed, signals, and warning signs shall be posted. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-638 Adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

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Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-640

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-641