§ 45.1-161.259. Personal protection devices and practices
A. All persons at a surface coal mine shall wear the following protection in the specified conditions:
1. Hard hats in and around mines where falling objects may cause injury.
2. Hard-toed footwear in and around mines.
3. Safety goggles or shields where there is a hazard of flying material.
4. Protective shield or goggles when welding.
5. Snug-fitting clothes when working around moving parts or machinery.
6. Gloves where hands could be injured. Gauntlet cuffed gloves are prohibited around moving machinery.
B. Ear protection shall be supplied by the operator to all miners upon request.
(Code 1950, §§ 45-72, 45-86; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, §§ 45.1-26, 45.1-99; 1978, cc. 489, 729; 1994, c. 28.)
Sections: Previous 45.1-161.253 45.1-161.254 45.1-161.255 45.1-161.256 45.1-161.257 45.1-161.258 45.1-161.259 45.1-161.260 45.1-161.261 45.1-161.262 45.1-161.263 45.1-161.264 45.1-161.265 45.1-161.266 45.1-161.267 NextLast modified: April 3, 2009