Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
SubChapter K - Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health |
Part 57 - Safety and Health Standards - Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines |
Subpart R - Personnel Hoisting |
Conveyances |
§ 57.19050 - Bucket requirements.
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§ 57.19050 Bucket requirements.
Buckets used to hoist persons during vertical shaft sinking operations shall -
(a) Be securely attached to a crosshead when traveling in either direction between the lower and upper crosshead parking locations;
(b) Have overhead protection when the shaft depth exceeds 50 feet;
(c) Have sufficient depth or a suitably designed platform to transport persons safely in a standing position; and
(d) Have devices to prevent accidental dumping where the bucket is supported by a bail attached to its lower half.