Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 690-266. Protective clothing

(a) Goggles.--Welders and helpers shall use proper shields or goggles to protect their eyes. All employees shall have approved goggles or eye shields and use them where there is a hazard from flying particles or other eye hazards.

(b) Snug-fitting clothing.--Employees engaged in haulage operations and all other individuals employed around moving equipment on the surface and underground shall wear snug-fitting clothing.

(c) Gloves.--Protective gloves shall be worn when material which may injure hands is handled, but gloves with gauntlet cuffs shall not be worn around moving equipment.

(d) Protective hats.--All individuals shall wear protective hats while underground and while on the surface where falling objects may cause injury.

(e) Protective footwear.--Protective footwear shall be worn by employees, officials and others while on duty in and around a bituminous coal mine.