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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
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Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
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SubChapter K - Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health |
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Part 57 - Safety and Health Standards - Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines |
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Subpart J - Travelways and Escapeways |
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Escapeways - Underground Only |
§ 57.11052 - Refuge areas.
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§ 57.11052 Refuge areas.
Refuge areas shall be -
(a) Of fire-resistant construction, preferably in untimbered areas of the mine;
(b) Large enough to accommodate readily the normal number of persons in the particular area of the mine;
(c) Constructed so they can be made gastight; and
(d) Provided with compressed air lines, waterlines, suitable handtools, and stopping materials.