Underground storage of explosives

Act 55 of 2008, § 244, under BITUMINOUS COAL MINE SAFETY ACT - ENACTMENT.

Act 55 of 2008, § 244

Section 244. Underground storage of explosives.

(a) Placement.--Explosives and detonators stored underground shall be:

(1) Kept in section boxes or magazines of substantial construction with no metal exposed on the inside.

(2) Located at least 25 feet from roadways and power wires in a well-rock-dusted location protected from falls of roof.

(b) Separation.--If not kept in separate boxes or magazines not less than five feet apart, the explosives and detonators may be kept in the same box or magazine if separated by at least a four-inch hardwood partition or the equivalent. The boxes or magazines shall be kept at least 300 feet from the faces and out of the direct line of blasting and shall be installed outby the last permanent stopping and on intake air.