Indiana Code - Labor and Safety - Title 22, Section 22-10-9-3

Roadbeds and tracks; guardrails

Sec. 3. (A) The roadbed, rails, joints, switches, frogs, and other
elements of the track of all haulage roads shall be constructed,
installed, and maintained in a manner consistent with speed and type
of haulage operations being conducted to insure safe operation.
(B) All track switches, except room and entry development
switches, shall be provided with properly installed throws, and,
where necessary, equipped with guardrails. Room and entry

development switches shall be provided with properly installed
latches and bridle bars.
(C) Track switches shall be equipped with properly installed
guardrails wherever necessary.
(D) At least 24 inches of clearance shall be provided at switch
throws for a distance of not less than 10 feet on each side of such
throws.
(E) Rails shall be secured at all joints by means of plates or weld.
(F) Shuttle-car haulage roads shall be maintained as free as
practicable from bottom irregularities, debris, and wet or muddy
conditions.
(Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.63.)

Last modified: May 27, 2006