§ 45.1-161.289. Auger mining highwall inspections
A. The face of all highwalls, for a distance of twenty-five feet in both directions from an augering operation, shall be inspected by a mine foreman before any augering operation is begun and at least once during each coal producing shift.
B. Mine foreman shall examine the face of all highwalls for a distance of twenty-five feet in both directions from an augering operation frequently during periods of heavy rainfall or intermittent freezing-thawing.
C. Hazardous conditions shall be corrected and loose material removed from above the drilling site before any work is begun in the area.
D. Records shall be kept of the inspection compiled pursuant to subsections A and B. Such records shall be maintained for one year.
(1994, c. 28.)
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