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§ 690-338. Guarding of longwall cables

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 52 P.S. Mines and MiningEffective: January 5, 2009

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 12. Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act of 2008 (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 3. Electrical Equipment
Effective: January 5, 2009
52 P.S. § 690-338
§ 690-338. Guarding of longwall cables
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(a) High-voltage cables.--High-voltage cables shall be guarded at the following locations:
(1) Where individuals regularly work or travel over or under the cables.
(2) Where the cables leave cable handling or support systems to extend to electric components.
(b) Intent and design of guarding.--Guarding shall minimize the possibility of miners contacting the cables and protect the cables from damage. The guarding shall be made of grounded metal or nonconductive flame-resistant material.

Credits

2008, July 7, P.L. 654, No. 55, § 338, effective in 180 days [Jan. 5, 2009].
52 P.S. § 690-338, PA ST 52 P.S. § 690-338
Current through Act 13 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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