Chapter 1. STATE MINE INSPECTOR

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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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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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. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-651 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. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-652 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. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-653 Former Rule 6:53; Amended effective Augu…

Where mantrips are used, discharge and boarding points shall be designated. Men shall not board or leave moving mantrip cars. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-654 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. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-655 Former Rule 6:55.

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-656 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. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-657 Former Rule 6:57.

Stockpile and muckpile faces shall be trimmed to prevent hazards to personnel. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-658 Former Rule 6:58.

When a signalman is used during slushing operations, he shall be positioned in a safe place. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-659 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. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-660 Fo…

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. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-661 Adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

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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. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-663 Former Section R11-1-703 renumbered as S…

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. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-664 Former Section R11-1-704 renumbered and amended as Sec…

Pulleys of conveyors shall not be cleaned manually while the conveyor is in motion. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-665 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…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-701 Former Rule 7:01; Repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-702 Former Rule 7:02; Repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-703 Former Rule 7:03; Former Section R11-1-703 renumbered as Section R11-1-663 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-704 Former Rule 7:04; Former Section R11-1-704 renumbered and amended as Section R11-1-664 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-705 Former Rule 7:05; Repealed effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-706 Former Rule 7:06; Former Section R11-1-706 renumbered as Section R11-1-665 effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).