Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
SubChapter O - Coal Mine Safety and Health |
Part 75 - Mandatory Safety Standards - Underground Coal Mines |
Subpart H - Grounding |
§ 75.703-2 - Approved grounding mediums.
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§ 75.703-2 Approved grounding mediums.
For purposes of grounding offtrack direct-current machines, the following grounding mediums are approved:
(a) The grounded polarity of the direct-current power system feeding such machines; or,
(b) The alternating current grounding medium where such machines are fed by an ungrounded direct-current power system originating in a portable rectifier receiving its power from a section power center. However, when such a medium is used, a separate grounding conductor must be employed.