SECTION 460:15-1-19. Safety devices  


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  • (a)   Only approved miners cap lamps, flame safety lamps and methane detectors shall be used. The operator shall provide an adequate number of cap lamps, flame safety lamps and methane detectors for miners and certified personnel. Only certified personnel may use a flame safety lamp.
    (b)   It shall be unlawful for any person to carry an open light, match, flame making devices, or any smoking material into any coal mine.
    (c)   Each person that works in or around a mine shall wear the following protective clothing and devices:
    (1)   Suitable protective clothing and face shield or goggles when welding, cutting or working with molten metals or when any hazard to the eyes exist from flying objects.
    (2)   Suitable clothing when handling toxic or corrosive materials.
    (3)   A suitable hard hat and protective footwear.
    (4)   Snug fitting clothing shall be worn when around moving equipment or machinery.