Chapter 1. STATE MINE INSPECTOR

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. Historical Note Former Rule 6:23.

Berms, bumper blocks, and safety hooks or similar means shall be provided to prevent overtravel and overturning at dumping locations. Historical Note 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. Historical Note 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. Historical Note 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. Historical N…

Makeshift couplings shall not be used. Historical Note 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. Historical Note Former Rule 6:29.

Parked railcars, unless held effectively by brakes, shall be blocked securely. Historical Note Former Rule 6:30.

Railroad cars with braking systems, when in use, shall be equipped with effective brake shoes. Historical Note Former Rule 6:31.

Lights, flares, or other warning devices shall be posted when parked equipment creates a hazard to vehicular traffic. Historical Note Former Rule 6:32.

Rocks too large to be handled safely shall be broken before loading. Historical Note Former Rule 6:33.

R11-1-634. Reserved

R11-1-635. Reserved

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. Historical Note Adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Haulage equipment shall be loaded in a manner to minimize spillage during haulage. Historical Note Adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Traffic rules including speed, signals, and warning signs shall be posted. Historical Note Adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

R11-1-639. Reserved

R11-1-640. Reserved

R11-1-641. Reserved

R11-1-642. Reserved

R11-1-643. Reserved

R11-1-644. Reserved

R11-1-645. Reserved

R11-1-646. Reserved

R11-1-647. Reserved

R11-1-648. Reserved

R11-1-649. Reserved

R11-1-650. Reserved

Supplies, materials and tools other than small hand tools shall not be transported with men on mantrip cars. Mantrips shall be operated independently of ore and supply trips. Historical Note Former Rule 6:51.

Ample warning shall be given to men who may be affected by a draw or otherwise exposed to danger from chute pulling operations. Historical Note Former Rule 6:52.

Workers shall not stand on broken rock or ore over draw points if there is danger that the chute will be pulled. Suitable platforms or safety lines shall be provided when work must be done in such areas. Historical Note Former Rule 6:53; Amended effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 8…

Where mantrips are used, discharge and boarding points shall be designated. Men shall not board or leave moving mantrip cars. Historical Note Former Rule 6:54.

In underground mines during shift changes, the movement of rock or material trains shall be limited to areas where such trains could not present a hazard to men coming on or going off shift. Historical Note Former Rule 6:55.

Historical Note Former Rule 6:56; Repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Where overhead clearance is restricted, warning devices shall be installed and the restricted area shall be conspicuously marked. Historical Note Former Rule 6:57.

Stockpile and muckpile faces shall be trimmed to prevent hazards to personnel. Historical Note Former Rule 6:58.

When a signalman is used during slushing operations, he shall be positioned in a safe place. Historical Note Former Rule 6:59.

Unless the operator is otherwise protected, slushers in excess of 10 horsepower shall be provided with backlash guards. All slushers shall be equipped with rollers and drum covers and anchored securely before slushing operations are started. Historical Note Former Section R11-1-5…

Walking or riding on a moving conveyor is prohibited unless it is designed for the transportation of persons. Suitable crossovers shall be provided where it is necessary to cross conveyors. Historical Note Adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

R11-1-662. Reserved

Crossovers, elevated walkways, elevated ramps, and stairways shall be of substantial construction, provided with handrails, and maintained in good condition. Where necessary, toeboards shall be provided. Historical Note Former Section R11-1-703 renumbered as Section R11-1-663 eff…

Walkways with outboard railings shall be provided wherever persons are required to walk alongside elevated conveyor belts. Inclined railed walkways shall be nonskid or provided with cleats. Historical Note Former Section R11-1-704 renumbered and amended as Section R11-1-664 effec…

Pulleys of conveyors shall not be cleaned manually while the conveyor is in motion. Historical Note Former Section R11-1-706 renumbered as Section R11-1-665 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

When the entire length of a conveyor is visible from the starting switch, the conveyor operator shall visually check to make certain that all persons are in the clear before starting the conveyor. When the entire length of a conveyor is not visible from the starting switch, a pos…

Historical Note Former Rule 7:01; Repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Historical Note Former Rule 7:02; Repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Historical Note Former Rule 7:03; Former Section R11-1-703 renumbered as Section R11-1-663 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Historical Note Former Rule 7:04; Former Section R11-1-704 renumbered and amended as Section R11-1-664 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Historical Note Former Rule 7:05; Repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Historical Note Former Rule 7:06; Former Section R11-1-706 renumbered as Section R11-1-665 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).