25 Pa. Code Ch. 208 — Underground Coal Mine Safety

§ 208.153. Hand-held power tools; safety devices. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.402 (relating to hand-held power tools; safety devices) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.153 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety A…

§ 208.154. Mobile equipment; falling object protective structures. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.403 (relating to mobile equipment; falling object protective structures (FOPS)) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.154 issued under sections 106 and 1…

§ 208.155. Mobile equipment; rollover protective structures. All rubber-tired or crawler-mounted self-propelled scrapers front-end loaders, dozers, cranes, loaders and tractors, with or without attachments, at the surface work areas of underground coal mines shall be provided wit…

§ 208.156. Seat belts. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.403-1(g) (relating to mobile equipment; rollover protective structures (ROPS)) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.156 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (…

§ 208.157. Machinery and equipment; operation and maintenance. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.404 (relating to machinery and equipment; operation and maintenance) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.157 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bit…

§ 208.158. Performing work from a raised position; safeguards. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.405 (relating to performing work from a raised position; safeguards) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.158 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bit…

§ 208.159. Drive belts. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.406 (relating to drive belts) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.159 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1). Source The …

§ 208.160. Power-driven pulleys. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.407 (relating to power-driven pulleys) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.160 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-1…

§ 208.161. Welding operations. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.408 (relating to welding operations) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.161 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1…

§ 208.162. Shovels, draglines and tractors. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.409 (relating to shovels, draglines, and tractors) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.162 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S…

§ 208.163. Mobile equipment; automatic warning devices. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.410 (relating to mobile equipment; automatic warning devices) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.163 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal M…

§ 208.164. Compressed air and boilers; general. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.411 (relating to compressed air and boilers; general) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.164 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (…

§ 208.165. Compressed air systems. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.412 (relating to compressed air systems) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.165 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 6…

§ 208.166. Boilers. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.413 (relating to boilers) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.166 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1). Source The provisio…

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT—GENERAL § 208.171. Electric power circuits and electric equipment; de-energization. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.500 (relating to electric power circuits and electric equipment; deenergization) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § …

§ 208.172. Electric distribution circuits and equipment; repair. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.501 (relating to electric distribution circuits and equipment; repair) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.172 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the…

§ 208.173. Qualified person. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.501-1 (relating to qualified person) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.173 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1).…

§ 208.174. Electric equipment; examination, testing and maintenance. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.502 (relating to electric equipment; examination, testing, and maintenance) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.174 issued under sections 106 and 106…

§ 208.175. Qualified person. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.502-1 (relating to qualified person) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.175 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1).…

§ 208.176. Electric equipment; frequency of examination and testing. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.502-2 (relating to electric equipment; frequency of examination and testing) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.176 issued under sections 106 and 10…

§ 208.177. Electric conductors; capacity and insulation. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.503 (relating to electric conductors; capacity and insulation) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.177 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal…

§ 208.178. Electric conductors. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.503-1 (relating to electric conductors) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.178 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-1…

§ 208.179. Electrical connections or splices; suitability. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.504 (relating to electrical connections or splices; suitability) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.179 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous …

§ 208.180. Cable fittings; suitability. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.505 (relating to cable fittings; suitability) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.180 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690…

§ 208.181. Electric equipment and circuits; overload and short-circuit protection. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.506 (relating to electric equipment and circuits; overload and short-circuit protection) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.181 issued…

§ 208.182. Electric equipment and circuits; overload and short-circuit protection; minimum requirements. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.506-1 (relating to electric equipment and circuits; overload and short circuit protection; minimum requirements) are incorporated by reference. Aut…

§ 208.183. Electric equipment; switches. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.507 (relating to electric equipment; switches) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.183 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 6…

§ 208.184. Lightning arresters; ungrounded and exposed power conductors and telephone wires. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.508 (relating to lightning arresters, ungrounded and exposed power conductors and telephone wires) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of t…

§ 208.185. Lightning arresters; wires entering buildings. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.508-1 (relating to lightning arresters; wires entering buildings) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.185 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous …

§ 208.186. Transformers; installation and guarding. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.509 (relating to transformers; installation and guarding) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.186 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safe…

§ 208.187. Resistors; location and guarding. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.510 (relating to resistors; location and guarding) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.187 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. …

§ 208.188. Danger signs at electrical installations. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.511 (relating to danger signs at electrical installations) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.188 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Sa…

§ 208.189. Inspection and cover plates. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.512 (relating to inspection and cover plates) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.189 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690…

§ 208.190. Insulating mats at power switches. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.513 (relating to insulating mats at power switches) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.190 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P…

§ 208.191. Switchboards; passageways and clearance. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.514 (relating to switchboards; passageways and clearance) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.191 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safe…

§ 208.192. Bare signal or control wires; voltage. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.515 (relating to bare signal or control wires; voltage) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.192 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety A…

§ 208.193. Electric wiring and equipment; installation and maintenance. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.516 (relating to electric wiring and equipment; installation and maintenance) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.193 issued under sections 106 an…

§ 208.2. Scope. The safety standards and procedures in this chapter apply to all underground bituminous coal mines, operators and miners subject to the act.

TRAILING CABLES § 208.201. Trailing cables; short-circuit protection; disconnecting devices. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.600 (relating to trailing cables; short-circuit protection; disconnecting devices) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.201 is…

§ 208.202. Trailing cables or portable cables; temporary splices. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.601 (relating to trailing cables or portable cables; temporary splices) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.202 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of t…

§ 208.203. Permanent splicing of trailing cables. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.602 (relating to permanent splicing of trailing cables) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.203 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety A…

§ 208.204. Clamping of trailing cables to equipment. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.603 (relating to clamping of trailing cables to equipment) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.204 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Sa…

§ 208.205. Protection of trailing cables. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.604 (relating to protection of trailing cables) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.205 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § §…

§ 208.206. Breaking trailing cable and power cable connections. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.605 (relating to breaking trailing cable and power cable connections) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.206 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the B…

§ 208.207. Energized trailing cables; handling. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.606 (relating to energized trailing cables; handling) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.207 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (…

§ 208.208. Rubber gloves; minimum requirements. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.606-1 (relating to rubber gloves; minimum requirements) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.208 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act…

ESCAPEWAYS § 208.21. Escapeways. (a) Bituminous and lignite mines. The provisions of 30 CFR 75.380 (relating to escapeways; bituminous and lignite mines) are incorporated by reference except that the language in 30 CFR 75.380(c) allowing the two escapeways to end in one multiple …

GROUNDING § 208.211. Grounding metallic sheaths, armors and conduits enclosing power conductors. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.700 (relating to grounding metallic sheaths, armors, and conduits enclosing power conductors) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of th…

§ 208.212. Approved methods of grounding. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.700-1 (relating to approved methods of grounding) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.212 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. §…

§ 208.213. Grounding metallic frames, casings and other enclosures of electric equipment. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.701 (relating to grounding metallic frames, casings, and other enclosures of electric equipment) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this §…