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§ 70-278. Acetylene burners or blow torches

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 52 P.S. Mines and Mining

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 6. Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Mine Act of 1965 (Refs & Annos)
Article II. Boards of Examiners; Certification of Mine Foremen, Assistant Mine Foremen, Miners, Superintendents; General Mining Requirements
H. General Responsibility of the Superintendent
52 P.S. § 70-278
§ 70-278. Acetylene burners or blow torches
Welding, cutting or soldering with arc or flame, use of blow torch in underground face regions shall be done under the direct supervision of the mine foreman or assistant mine foreman who shall test for methane before and during such operations in gassy mines and shall make a diligent search for fire after such operations in all mines. Suitable fire extinguishers shall be immediately available during such welding, cutting, soldering or use of blow torch.

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1965, Nov. 10, P.L. 721, No. 346, art. II, § 278.
52 P.S. § 70-278, PA ST 52 P.S. § 70-278
Current through Act 13 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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