California Labor Code Section 7971

CA Labor Code § 7971 (2017)  

Whenever there is any ignition of gas or vapor in a tunnel or underground mine, all work shall cease, employees shall be removed, and reentry except for rescue purposes shall be prohibited until the division has conducted an inspection and authorized reentry for maintenance or production in writing.

(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018