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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 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 56 - Safety and Health Standards - Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines |
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Subpart R - Personnel Hoisting |
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Hoisting Procedures |
§ 56.19078 - Hoisting buckets from the shaft bottom.
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§ 56.19078 Hoisting buckets from the shaft bottom.
All buckets shall be stopped after being raised about 3 feet above the shaft bottom. A bucket shall be stabilized before a hoisting signal is given to continue hoisting the bucket to the crosshead. After a hoisting signal is given, hoisting to the crosshead shall be at a minimum speed. The signaling device shall be attended constantly until a bucket reaches the guides. When persons are hoisted, the signaling devices shall be attended until the crosshead has been engaged.