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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 70-277. Matches, smokers' articles in gassy mine unlawful; mine foreman to cause search

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, working in a mine or portion of a mine, which is worked by locked safety lamps or locked safety lamps and electric lamps, to carry into the mine matches, smokers' articles, or any other material or article which may cause fire. To prevent such articles being carried into a dangerous mine or section thereof, the mine foreman, when he sees fit, shall cause a search of the men for such articles.

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