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25-9-110
Section 25-9-110 Accumulation of coal dust; methods for allaying dust at source. (a) Coal dust
shall not be allowed to accumulate excessively along conveyor lines, roadways, at loading
points or at underground tipples, but shall be loaded and sent out of the mines. Coal dust
in dangerous quantities in abandoned areas shall, where practicable be rendered inert. (b)
Where mining operations raise an excessive amount of dust into the air currents, water or
water with a wetting agent added to it or other effective methods shall be used to allay such
dust at its source. (Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, ยง23.)...
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9-16-91
Section 9-16-91 Surface effects of underground coal mining; requirements; remedies. (a) The
regulatory authority shall promulgate rules and regulations directed toward the surface effects
of underground coal mining operations, and embodying the following requirements. In adopting
any rules and regulations, the regulatory authority shall consider all distinct differences
between surface coal mining and underground coal mining. (b) Each permit issued pursuant to
this article and relating to underground coal mining shall require the operator to: (1) Adopt
measures consistent with available technology in order to prevent subsidence causing material
damage to the extent technologically and economically feasible, maximize mine stability, and
maintain the value and reasonably foreseeable use of such surface lands, except in those instances
where the mining methods used requires planned subsidence in a predictable and controlled
manner. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit...
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25-9-230
Section 25-9-230 Face equipment. (a) The cutter chains of mining machines shall be locked securely
at all times except when the machine is cutting, the chain is being oiled or tested after
repairs, or when the chain is moved to spot bits. (1) When the chain is being oiled or tested
after repairs, an operator must be at the controls ready to stop movement of the chain instantly.
When the chain is being oiled, the bar must be free of the kerf and of material that might
cause it to deflect, the person oiling must position himself before the chain is started,
the chain must run in reverse and slowly and must be stopped and the lock replaced immediately
after oiling is completed. Oiling devices or other methods that do not expose a workman to
hazard from the moving chain may be used. (2) When the chain is moved to spot bits, all persons
must be in the clear of the bar and the lock must be replaced after the chain is moved and
before the bits are spotted. (3) When the chain is operated to...
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22-27-2
Section 22-27-2 Definitions. For the purpose of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) AGENCY. Any controlling agency,
public or private, elected, appointed, or volunteer utilizing methods approved by the health
department or the department for the purpose of controlling and supervising the collection
or management of solid wastes or recyclable materials. (2) ALTERNATIVE COVER. Material other
than earth used to cover a landfill or sanitary landfill. An alternative cover shall be approved
by the Department of Environmental Management in compliance with federal law and United States
Environmental Protection Agency rules or guidance to achieve a level of performance equal
to or greater than earthen cover material. (3) ASHES. The solid residue from burning of wood,
coal, coke, or other combustible material used for heating, from incineration of solid wastes,
or for the production of electricity at electric generating...
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40-13-53
Section 40-13-53 Applicability. (a) The term severed material, as defined in subdivision (9)
of Section 40-13-51 shall not include lime or limestone used for agricultural purposes or
for pollution control or abatement purposes, nor rock dust used for settling coal dust in
underground mines or similar uses, nor any natural minerals used for the purpose of producing
portland cement, nor processed sand used in the foundry cores, mold, and linings, nor clay
that produces lightweight aggregate, severed materials that are further processed into a finished
aggregate or limestone product without being transported on a public road, marble and marble
by-products, iron ore, quartzite, coal, oil, and natural gas and the severance of marble and
marble by-products, iron ore, quartzite, coal, oil, and natural gas shall not be subject to
the provisions of this article. (b) The tax levied by this article shall apply to all severed
material severed from the ground within this state and sold as tangible...
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25-9-111
Section 25-9-111 Rock dusting. (a) Rock dust to be used to render coal dust inert shall come
within the following specifications: Combustible matter not more than five percent by volume,
quartz or free silica particles not more than five percent by volume, and not unduly absorbent
of moisture and preferably light in color. Rock dust shall be pulverized so that 100 percent
will pass through a 20 mesh screen and 70 percent or more will pass through a 200 mesh screen.
(b) Rock dust shall be applied and maintained upon the top, floor, and sides of all open places,
passages, and haulageways in such quantities that the incombustible contents of mine dust
that could initiate or propagate an explosion will not be less than 65 percent, but the incombustible
content in the return air courses shall be no less than 80 percent. Rock dust shall be so
applied and maintained to include the last open breakthrough of rooms and entries and to within
40 feet of the faces or closer if necessary. (c) In...
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25-9-150
Section 25-9-150 Building of fires in mines; use of torches; welding and burning. (a) No person
shall build a fire or cause a fire to be built in any coal mine, except as provided hereinafter.
(b) Torches may be used by competent persons in mines for splicing trailing cables, provided
suitable precautions are taken against ignition of methane, coal dust, or combustible materials.
Torches must be maintained at all times in good operating condition and leakproof. (c) Welding
and burning may be done in mines provided all equipment and gauges are maintained in good
order and not abused and suitable precautions are taken against ignition of methane, coal
dust, or combustible materials. Only persons who have demonstrated competence in welding and
burning are entrusted to do this work. Adequate eye protection will be used by all persons
doing welding or burning, and precautions shall be taken to prevent other persons from exposure
that might be harmful to their eyes. Certified officials or...
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25-9-130
Section 25-9-130 Permissible explosives and blasting methods generally; use of black blasting
powder; use of dynamite, etc. (a) Permissible explosives or permissible blasting methods only
shall be used in blasting coal or coal and other material in all mines where on shift. (b)
Black blasting powder shall not be stored or used in underground coal mines. (c) Prior to
use of Cardox or Airdox, both of which are classed as permissible blasting methods, or any
other blasting device or method that may later be classed as permissible, the operator must
secure written approval from the chief of the division. The chief in granting approval will
issue instructions as to storage, transportation, handling, charging, tamping, detonating,
and handling misfires. These instructions will be made conditions of the approval, and violations
of any of them will be considered violations of this section. (d) Prior to use of dynamite
or any other nonpermissible explosive for blasting in rock tunnels, shafts,...
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25-9-152
Section 25-9-152 Use, storage, etc., of oil, grease, and lubricants; fire extinguishing equipment.
(a) Oiling or greasing of mine cars inside coal mines is permitted only when the work and
storage areas are kept reasonably clean at all times. Storage of oil or grease for this purpose
is limited to three barrels, and must be in a fireproof compartment connecting with return
airway direct to the surface and without contacting active workings. (b) Lubricants for use
in underground shops must be kept in approved portable containers, kept securely closed when
not in use and are not to exceed a one day's supply; provided, that more than a one day's
supply may be stored underground in reasonable quantities if stored in a fireproof compartment
connecting with return airway to the surface and without contacting active workings. (c) Lubricants
for use in sections using mechanical equipment must be kept in approved portable containers,
kept securely closed when not in use in minimum quantities...
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25-9-88
Section 25-9-88 Reports as to ventilation, gas content, reopening of mines, etc. (a) The operator
of each coal mine shall send to the division a report monthly, or more often if necessary,
showing the amount of ventilation and methane content at the inlet and outlet, the amount
of ventilation and the methane content of return air at or near the last crosscut in each
working entry, the number of splits and the number of men and animals on each split and the
places gas has been detected in old workings. The report shall include a record of the pressure
gauge readings at the fan. (b) A prompt report, by the quickest available means, must be made
by the operator to the division upon detection of any dangerous accumulation of methane in
any coal mine, whether accompanied by explosion or not. This report shall state precautions
taken to safeguard employees and action taken or planned to remove the dangerous accumulation.
The division shall issue such supplementary orders as may be indicated...
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