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