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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 70-731. Rules to apply in sinking of shafts

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

The following rules shall be observed, as far as practicable, in every shaft to which this act applies:

(1) After each and every blast the chargeman must see that all loose material is swept down from the timbers before the workmen descend to their work.

(2) After a suspension of work, and also after firing a blast in a shaft where explosive gases are evolved, the person in charge must have the said shaft examined and tested with a safety lamp before the workmen are allowed to descend.

(3) Not more than four persons shall  1 be lowered or hoisted in any shaft on a bucket at the same time, and no person shall ride on a loaded bucket.

(4) Whenever persons are employed on platforms in shafts the person in charge must see that the said platforms are properly and safely constructed.

(5) While shafts are being sunk all blasts  2 therein must be exploded by an electric battery.

(6) Every person who fails to comply with or who violates the provisions of this article shall be guilty of an offense against this act.

1 Enrolled bill omitted “shall”.
2 Enrolled bill reads “basts”.
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