Track-haulage roads; clearance; shelter holes
Sec. 4. (a) Track-haulage roads in entries, rooms, and
breakthroughs developed after March 8, 1955, shall have a
continuous clearance on one (1) side of at least twenty-four (24)
inches from the farthest projection of moving traffic. However, this
does not prohibit the changing of the clearance side should it become
necessary if adequate clearance is provided on both sides for a
distance of not less than one hundred (100) feet and warning signs
are provided at such locations.
(b) Track-haulage roads in entries, rooms, and breakthroughs
developed after March 8, 1955, shall have a continuous clearance on
the "tight" side of at least six (6) inches from the farthest projection
of moving traffic.
(c) On haulage roads where trolley lines are used, the clearance
for traveling shall be on the side opposite the trolley lines, except
where such lines are guarded or are six and one-half (6 1/2) feet or
more above the rail.
(d) The clearance space on all track-haulage roads shall be kept
free of loose rock, supplies, and other loose materials.
(e) Ample clearance shall be provided at conveyor-loading heads,
at conveyor-control panels, and along conveyor lines.
(f) Where it is necessary for persons to cross conveyors regularly,
suitable crossing facilities shall be provided.
(g) Shelter holes shall be provided at intervals of not more than
one hundred five (105) feet along all haulage entries driven after
August 31, 1987, except conveyor entries.
(h) Shelter holes made after March 8, 1955, shall be at least five
(5) feet in depth, not more than four (4) feet in width, and six (6) feet
in height, or as high as the traveling space if the traveling space is
less than six (6) feet high. Room necks and breakthroughs may be
used as shelter holes even though their width exceeds four (4) feet.
(i) Shelter holes shall be kept clear of refuse and other
obstructions.
(j) Shelter holes shall be provided at manually operated doors and
at switch throws, except where more than six (6) feet of side
clearance is maintained and at room switches.
(k) At each underground slope landing where persons pass and
cars are handled, a shelter hole at least ten (10) feet in depth, four (4)
feet in width, and six (6) feet in height shall be provided.
(l) Upon the approach of moving traffic, persons not engaged in
haulage operations shall take refuge in shelter holes or other places
of safety.
(Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.64.) As amended by P.L.144-1986,
SEC.185; P.L.243-1987, SEC.9.
Last modified: May 27, 2006