Code of VirginiaTitle 45.1. Mines and Mining1/19/2020 Chapter 14.4. Requirements Applicable to Surface Coal MinesRead Chapter Article 1. General ProvisionsRead all § 45.1-161.253Scope of chapter § 45.1-161.254Regulations governing conditions and practices at surface coal mines § 45.1-161.255Standards for regulations Article 2. Work Area Examinations, Record Keeping and ReportingRead all § 45.1-161.256Safety examinations § 45.1-161.257Records of examinations § 45.1-161.258Areas with safety or health hazards; duties of surface mine foreman Article 3. Personal ProtectionRead all § 45.1-161.259Personal protection devices and practices § 45.1-161.260Housekeeping § 45.1-161.261Noxious fumes Article 4. First Aid Equipment; Medical Care; Emergency Medical Services ProvidersRead all § 45.1-161.262First aid equipment § 45.1-161.263First aid training § 45.1-161.264Attention to injured persons Article 5. Fire Prevention and Fire ControlRead all § 45.1-161.265Fire-fighting equipment; duties in case of fire; fire precaution in transportation of mining equipment; fire prevention generally § 45.1-161.266Duties in case of fire § 45.1-161.267Fire precautions Article 6. Surface EquipmentRead all § 45.1-161.268Haulage and mobile equipment; operating condition § 45.1-161.269Equipment operation § 45.1-161.270Safety measures on equipment § 45.1-161.271Transportation of personnel § 45.1-161.272Lighting § 45.1-161.273Shop and other equipment § 45.1-161.274Hydraulic hoses Article 7. Travelways, Loading and Haulage AreasRead all § 45.1-161.275Stairways, platforms, runways and floor openings § 45.1-161.276Loading and haulage work area requirements § 45.1-161.277Equipment operation Article 8. Dust ControlRead all § 45.1-161.278Control of dust and combustible material Article 9. ElectricityRead all § 45.1-161.279Overhead high-potential power lines; surface transmission lines; electric wiring in surface buildings § 45.1-161.280Transformers § 45.1-161.281Grounding § 45.1-161.282Circuit breakers and switches § 45.1-161.283Electrical trailing cables Article 10. Explosives and BlastingRead all § 45.1-161.284Surface storage of explosives and detonators § 45.1-161.285Misfires § 45.1-161.286Minimum blasting practices Article 11. Ground ControlRead all § 45.1-161.287Ground control Article 12. Auger and Highwall MiningRead all § 45.1-161.288Inspection of electric equipment and wiring; checking and testing methane monitors § 45.1-161.289Highwall inspections § 45.1-161.290Penetration of underground mines; testing § 45.1-161.291Safety precautions Article 13. Proximity of Mining to Gas, Oil Wells and Vertical Ventilation HolesRead all § 45.1-161.292Surface coal mining; distance from wells; requirements