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Title: CERTIFIED PERSON STUDY GUIDE SHAFT AND SLOPE

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CERTIFIED PERSON STUDY GUIDE SHAFT AND SLOPE
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Technical Guidance 580-2200-011 Sinking of Shafts
and Slopes for Underground Mines
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Effective Date October 1, 2005
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Request in writing

30 CFR Part 77 Subpart T (Underground Coal
Mines-Health and Safety Standards-Slope and Shaft
Sinking).

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Shaft and Slope Construction Supervisor

21 years of age
2 years practical experience sinking of slopes
and shafts
1 year practical experience sinking of slopes and
shafts
Bachelor of Science Degree in mining engineering
Coal mine foreman or Assistant mine foreman
certificate
Industrial mineral underground mine foreman
certificate
An acceptable certificate of qualification issued
by another state
Trained in the detection of oxygen and explosive
gases / mechanics of all gas detection devices
Passed a written test with a score of 80

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Blaster

Possess a license issued pursuant to Chapter 210

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Pennsylvania code
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Chapter 210
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Chapter 210.11

210.11 Definitions
Blaster
Blaster Learner
Blaster License
Demolition Blasting
Person

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210.13 General

210.13 (a) A person may not detonate explosives
or supervise blasting activities unless the
person has obtained a blaster's license
210.13(c) Upon request, a blaster shall exhibit a
blasters license
Authorized Department Representative
Blaster's employer
Police Officer
210.13(d) Blaster's license is not transferable

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210.14 Eligibility requirements
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BLASTERS LICENSE

21 YRS OLD
blaster learner
1YRS PRACTICAL BLASTER EXPERIENCE SHAFT AND SLOPE
AND TAKEN DEP CLASS ON EXPLOSIVES
AND PASSED DEP EXAMINATION FOR BLASTERS 80
PERCENT SCORE

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210.15 License Application
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Department forms

50 check payable to the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
Submitted 2 week prior to test

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Notarized statement

Experience as blaster leaner
Competence

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210.17 Issuance and renewal of licenses

Blasters license will be issued for 3 years
Within the 3 year period have had 8 Hours CEU in
Department approved Blasting and Safety courses
Submit a copy of the 8 hr CEU Certificate
Submit a 30 check payable to the Commonwealth
Renewed within 1 year of its expiration date

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210.18 Out of State Blaster License

Another States licensing program provides
training on the storage, handling and use of
explosives
Examination that is equivalent to Chapter 210
Copies of the other state's explosives training
and exam materials
Subtopic
Proof of License

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210.19 Suspension, Modification and Revocation

The Department may suspend, modify or revoke a
blaster's license for violations of Chapter 210 /
Chapter 211

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ATF Background Check Sec. 555.33
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Safe Explosives Act

Effective date November 25, 2002
Prohibited Persons Categories
Aliens
Persons who have dishonorably discharged from the
military
Citizens of the US who have renounced their
citizenship
Felons
Fugitives
Users of, and persons addicted to, controlled
substances
Persons who have been adjudicated metal
defectives or committed to mental institutions
All prohibited persons are permitted to apply to
the BATF for relief from Federal explosives
disabilities

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Samples

When requested by ATF, manufacturers and
importers of explosives must submit samples, as
well as information on their chemical composition

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Intrastate Permit

limited permit
farmers or construction companies that acquire
and use explosives infrequently and within their
State of residence
will allow the purchaser to receive explosive
materials from an in-State explosives licensee or
permittee on no more than six (6) occasions
during the period of the permit
Will be valid for one year

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Required Industry Information

Responsible persons are required to submit to ATF
identifying information, fingerprints, and
photographs
Employee of licensees and permittees who will be
possessing explosive materials must submit
identifying information
ATF must issue letters of clearance for those
responsible persons and possessor employees who
are not prohibited from possessing explosives
Responsible person or employee subject o an
explosives prohibition, ATF must provide
information on the appeal process

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Inspections

ATF will have to physically inspect all ATF
licensees and permittees at least once every
three calendar years
User permits and licenses, ATF must verify by
visual inspection that new applicants and renewal
applicants have places of storage for explosive
materials

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chapter 211
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211.101 Definitions

access point
air blast
blast site
blast area
barricade
misfire
blaster
magazine
inner perimeter security
outer perimeter security

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211.101 Definitions (2)

scaled distance
scaled table of distance
required distance for seismograph readings

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211.112 Magazine license and fees

211.112(a) Shall store explosives in a magazine
licensed by the Department
A person may not construct, install or modify a
magazine
211.112(b) magazine license specifications
types of explosives
quantities of explosives
conditions to comply with other standards
211.112(c) license expires DEC 31 each year

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211.113 Application Content

Applicant's name, address and telephone number
Contact person
Types and quantities of explosives
Map, plan or sketch of the site location showing
nearest buildings
nearest railways
nearest highways
existing barricades
proposed barricades
Plan showing the design and specifications of the
magazine

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211.113 Application Content (2)

Plan showing the design and specifications,
dimensions and locations of all security measures
The latitude and longitude of outdoor magazines
except Type 3
The latitude and longitude of indoor magazines
containing high explosives

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211.114 Displaying the license

Magazine license or legible copy shall be
conspicuously displayed
Shall be displayed inside the magazine or
adjacent to the magazine

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211.115 Explosive storage
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27 CFR Part 555 Subpart K (relating to storage),
are incorporated herein by reference.
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211.115(a1) Classify explosives
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211.115(a2)Determine which class of explosive may
be stored in each type of magazine
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211.115(a3)Determine quantity of explosive stored
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211.115(a-4) Determine construction standards
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211.115(a5) Site the magazine
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211.115(a6) Specify maintenance and housekeeping
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211.115(a7) Grant variances
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Security measures (211.115.d)
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211.115(d1) Each magazine site shall be inspected
at least daily at approximately 24-hour intervals
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Equipped with electronic intrusion detection
devices
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Inspected daily (24 hour intervals)
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magazines containing no explosive are not
required to be inspected

Must reflect date last explosives were removed

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Each inspection

Include the magazine
Access points and perimeter security
Inspection can be in person or electronically by
remote cameras
Record of Inspection
Maintained 3 years
Name of person
Date and time inspection began /ended
Remarks
Action taken on problems
Dates no inspection / no explosives

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Magazine and outer perimeter gates at the site
are equipped with electronic intrusion detection
devices
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Outer perimeter
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Obstructs, wheeled vehicles
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surround the entire magazine site

25 feet away from the exterior of any magazine
25 feet away from the inner perimeter security
measures

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Subsection (g)
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Sufficient number of personnel assigned to
physically insect each magazine once every hour

All persons with communications capable of
providing direct verbal communications with
Police Dept. or another person capable of
contacting Police

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Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

Continuously monitoring the entire outer
perimeter
Any portion of the outer perimeter that is not
protected by another measure
Images shall be recorded and maintained at least
until magazine integrity is confirmed
Latest output images of all CCTV cameras shall be
viewed at least once every hour by a person
having direct verbal communications

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Electronic intrusion detection devices

Microwave sensors
Seismic detectors
Vehicle detectors
Alarms or infrared motion detectors
Zone of detection shall encompass entire outer
perimeter
All systems shall provide initial notification of
an alert within 15 minutes of an event and onsite
presence in response to an alert within 1 hour
All systems shall have backup power and provide
an alert

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Earthen Barrier

7 feet in height
Constructed to obstruct access, to the greatest
extent possible, by wheeled vehicles
Made of loose soils the earthen barrier shall be
compacted
Vegetated

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Boulder Barrier

Boulders shall be of a size and weight to deter,
to the greatest extent possible, defeat of the
barrier by wheeled vehicles

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Highwall Barrier

minimum of 7 feet in height
Face or slopes are sufficient to obstruct, to the
greatest extent possible, unauthorized access by
wheeled vehicles

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Natural Barrier

Composed of natural terrain features which are
impassable, to the greatest extent possible, to
wheeled vehicles

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Fencing Systems

Constructed of members that of sufficient size,
strength and anchorage
To deter, to the greatest extent possible, the
fencing system from being bent over, broken
through or uprooted by a wheeled vehicle

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Inner Barrier 211.115
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6 feet away from exterior of magazine (211.115-4 )
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25 feet inside and away from the outer perimeter
security (211.115-4)
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Inner perimeter security can be met by measures
approved by the Department as provided in
subsection (g)
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Personal assigned to physically inspect each
magazine

Once every hour
Equipped with communications device capable of
providing direct verbal communications
Police Department
Another person with the ability to contact the
Police Department

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CCTV

Images shall be recorded and maintained at least
until magazine integrity is confirmed during the
next required site inspection
The latest images of all CCTV cameras shall be
viewed once every hour by persons having direct
verbal communication with the Police Department

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Electronic intrusion devices

Shall be installed on each magazine containing
high explosives or detonators
Installed on all magazine doors
Infrared motion detectors and other similar
devices shall be installed on the interior of
each magazine

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Microwave sensors, seismic sensors

Zone of detection shall encompass the inner
perimeter, or any portion of the inner perimeter
that is not protected by another measure

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All systems

Shall have the capability of providing initial
notification of an alert within 15 minutes of an
event
An on site presence in response to an alert with
1 hour
Backup power supply
Shall provide and alert in the event of power
loss or a compromise of the system integrity

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Highwall

minimum of 20 feet in height
face or slopes are sufficient to obstruct, to the
greatest extent possible, access by unauthorized
persons.

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Fence construction

minimum of 9 gauge chain link fencing
maximum 2-inch mesh that is kept in a condition
which maintains its original functionality.
Buried at least 1 foot at the base
Or equipped with a minimum 1.66 inch outside
diameter bottom rail
Minimum height of 8 feet above the ground
Top rail with a minimum 1.66 inch outside
diameter
Firmly anchored posts 10 feet or less on center
End, corner and pull posts shall have a minimum
outside diameter of 2.875 inches if round or
2.5-inch square
Intermediate posts shall have a minimum outside
diameter of 2.375 inches if round or 2.25-inche
C-Section.
Posts shall be set in concrete at a minimum depth
of 33 inches.
Post holes shall be a minimum of 12 inches in
diameter and completely filled with concrete

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Fence construction (2)

Outriggers at the top
concertina razor wire attached
Concertina razor wire attached on the inside at
the bottom
Gates
as many gates as necessary to provide for the
safe exit in event of an emergency
Vegetation
Trimmed or suppressed to a distance of 6 feet
from each side of the fence

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Inner perimeter security gates
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Constructed at all access points

firmly anchored posts
good condition
Padlocked whenever the site is unoccupied

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Gates shall be constructed of a minimum of 9
gauge chain link fencing with a maximum 2-inch
mesh
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Gate frame members minimum outside diameter of
1.9 inches if round or 2.0-inch if square
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Gate Posts with a minimum 6.625-inch outside
diameter
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Posts set in concrete at a minimum depth of 42
inches
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Postholes shall be a minimum of 16 inches in
diameter and filled with concrete
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Outriggers at the top with concertina razor wire
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Two Locks

Separate hasps and staples
Hood of at least 1/4-inch thick steel
must prevent sawing or lever-cutting on the
locks, hasps, and staples
Each lock shall have at least five tumblers
case-hardened shackle of at least 3/8 inches in
diameter
Lock and chain used to secure gate
minimum specification of the chain shall be 3/8
inch Grade 70, Transport

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Outer perimeter security gates
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Constructed at all access points
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Deter to the greatest extent possible, defeat of
the gate by wheeled vehicles
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firmly anchored posts

Guideposts shall be a minimum 6.625-inch outside
diameter
Posts set in concrete at a minimum depth of 42
inches
Postholes shall be a minimum of 16 inches in
diameter
filled with concrete
Department may approve, in writing, least
equivalent security

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good condition
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Padlocked whenever the site is unoccupied
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Two Locks

Separate hasps and staples
Hood of at least 1/4-inch thick steel
must prevent sawing or lever-cutting on the
locks, hasps, and staples
Each lock shall have at least five tumblers
case-hardened shackle of at least 3/8 inches in
diameter
Lock and chain used to secure gate
minimum specification of the chain shall be 3/8
inch Grade 70, Transport

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"No Trespassing" signs
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Placed around outer perimeter of site
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Shall be spaced so that, except for corners,
adjacent signs are visible
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Warning signs shall be placed at all access
points

Shall provide notice of private property
No trespassing
Providing a notice substantially conforming to
the following "Danger, never fight explosives
fires, explosives are stored on this site"
to warn first responders and public
Shall provide an emergency contact phone number

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Signs shall be well maintained
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Signs shall be placed so that a bullet passing
directly through the sign will not impact a
magazine
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Signs may not be obscured by vegetation or other
obstructions
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Constructed of a durable, weather-resistant
material

Letters and numbers shall be a minimum height of
2 inches

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In addition to outer perimeter security
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All portable magazines being used as stationary
magazines

Having an a volume of less than 3 cubic yards
shall be immobilized by fastening the magazine
securely to the earth or terrain
sufficient to prevent displacement of the
magazine by wheeled vehicle

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Requirements may be satisfied by any single layer
of perimeter security measures that obstructs

unauthorized access to the magazine wheeled
vehicles
Access by unauthorized persons
25 feet away from the exterior of any magazine
6 feet from any magazine

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Magazines shall be constructed according to the
construction standards found in 27 CFR Part555,
Subpart K (relating to storage) with the
following additions
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Mobile type 5 magazines being used as stationary
magazines for more than 1 year must be located
within the outer perimeter security
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Immobilized in accordance with 27 CFR 555.211
(relating to construction of type 5 magazines
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Fastened securely to earth or terrain feature to
prevent movement of the magazine by a motor
vehicle
103
Motor vehicles used to transport bulk blasting
agents that are left unattended at a magazine site
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Must have two department approved methods of
disabling the vehicles to render tem effectively
immobilized
105
Vehicles must be kept within the outer perimeter
security
106
Disabling methods may include

Steering locking device
Pedal locking device
Fuel or electrical system disablers
Other equivalent disabling measures approved by
the Department
Systems of pumps or tanks, or both, used to
store, mix or dispense bulk blasting agents at
magazine site
Shall be equipped with locks
Shall be constructed to prevent the unauthorized
removal of blasting agent from the system

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Person who stores explosive materials
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Shall notify both the local police having
jurisdiction and the Pennsylvania State Police

Notification made in the manner of and in
addition to the notification requirements in 27
CFR 555.201 (f) (relating to general)

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Shall immediately notify the Department,
Pennsylvania State Police, and local Police

Evidence is discovered of Break-in or theft at
the magazine
an attempted theft or break-in has occurred
Security measures required by this section have
been breached or disabled or disabled or
partially breached or disabled
Short-term partial breaches of security of less
than 48-hour duration need not be reported under
this subsection if all the following apply
Partial breach was due to equipment failure or
accidental or natural causes
An account of the partial breach was recorded
under paragraph 1
Immediate measures are being taken to repair or
replace the partial breach

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Notification to State and Local police are in
addition to any notification by agencies of the
United States

Immediately upon June 18, 2005, the inspection
and notification requirements shall be
implemented
Within 180 days of approval of the plan outer or
inner perimeter security measure requirements
shall be implemented
Within 360 days of approval of the required plan
the remaining perimeter security measures
required

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Unauthorized persons exhibiting suspicious
behavior are observed in the vicinity of the
magazine
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Inventory records indicate that explosive
material is missing and unaccounted for
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Permissible explosives / Shot -firing units
77.1909
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Evacuate personal from shaft prior to firing shot

ALL PLANS SUBMITTED TO MSHA WILL BE SUBMITTED TO
THE STATE

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Chapter 211 Incorporates Sub Part k
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211.122 Permit to sell explosives

Identify the applicant's name, address, telephone
number and type of business
Identify a contact person
Specify type of explosives to be sold
Specify the type of explosives to be sold
State whether the applicant will purchase or
manufacture the explosives to be sold
Permits to sell explosives are not transferable
Permits to sell explosives expire on April 30

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211.123 Permits to purchase explosives

Identify the applicant's name, address, telephone
number and type of business
Identify a contact person, including name,
address, telephone number and type of business
Identify the location and license number of the
magazine to be used for storing the explosives
Specify the type of explosives that will be
purchased
Specify whether the explosives are being
purchased for sale or use by the permittee

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211.123 Permits to purchase explosives (2)

Permits to purchase explosives are not
transferable
Permits to purchase explosives expire on April 30
of each year

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211.124 Blasting Activity Permit

Blast-in-charge
Supervise the blasting activity
Two people present to fire blast
Blaster-In-Charge and up to Six Assistants
Operating Equipment
Within 50 feet 211.154
Blaster shall prepare application for blasting
activity report
Applicant's name, address, telephone number, type
business
Contact person / name, title, telephone number
Identity of subcontractor who will perform the
blasting activity
Type of explosive used
Maximum amount of explosives that will be
detonated per delay interval of less than 8
milliseconds
Maximum amount of explosives that will be
detonated in any one blast
Map indicating the location where the explosives
will be used
Purpose for which the explosives will be used
Location and license number of magazine that will
be used to store the explosives
Description of how the monitoring requlirements
will be satisfied
3rd part general liability insurance in the
amount of 300,000 or greater per occurrence.
anticipated duration of blasting activity

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211.125 Blasting permit-by- rule

Blasts are designed and performed for a scaled
distance of 90 or greater
No more than 15 pound of explosives are detonated
per delay interval of less than 8 milliseconds
Total charge weight per blast does not exceed 150
pounds
Person notifies the Department
verbally
in writing

121
211.131 Sales Record

Shall keep accurate record of every sale of
explosives for 3 years
Shall identify the purchaser's name and address
Department purchase permit number
Date of the sale
Amount and types of explosives

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211.132 Purchase records

Shall keep a record of all purchases of
explosives for 3 years
Records shall identify the date
types and amounts of explosives purchased
name and address of the seller

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211.133 Blast reports 211.133
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Blaster-In-Charge

Shall prepare a report for each blast
Sufficient information to reconstruct the
conditions and events surrounding a blast
Maintained 3 years

125
Location of blast and monitor readings
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Name of blasting activity permittee
127
Blasting activity permit / mining permit number
128
Date and time of blast
129
Printed name , signature and license number
Blaster-In-Charge
130
Type of material blasted
131
Sketch showing

number of holes
burden
pattern dimensions
point of initiation

132
Diameter / Depth of blast holes
133
Height / length of stemming
134
Types of explosives used

Arrangement in blast holes

135
Total weight in pounds of explosives and primer
cartridge
136
The maximum weight in pounds of explosives
detonated per delay period of less than 8
milliseconds
137
Type of circuit, if electric was used
138
Direction / Distance in feet from blast site to
nearest building
139
A description of the nearest building not owned
based on local landmarks
140
Scaled Distance
141
Weather Conditions
142
Direction from which the wind was coming
143
Measures taken to control flyrock (whether or not
mats were used)
144
Total quantity and type of detonators and delays
used
145
Number of individuals on blast crew
146
Monitoring records shall be made part of blast
report within 7 days
147
Misfire
148
211.141 Transportation of Explosives
149
Fueling
150
Repairs
151
Fire Extinguishers
152
No Smoking

100 feet

153
Loading / Unloading
154
IME 22 Separation

Non sparking tools
Wooden bed on vehicle
Separated from tools

155
State Inspected Vehicles
156
Vehicle Exhaust

avoid hot gases and sparks
in tack

157
Fire Extinguisher

10 BC or more
Readily Accessible

158
Engine Off / Tires Chocked
159
No Smoking within 100 ft

NO SMOKING signs posted while parked

160
DOT Placards
161
Immediately
162
Less than 2000 pounds of explosives

Open Body
Sides and ends high enough
fire resistant tarpaulin
magazine attached to vehicle

163
More than 2000 pounds of explosives

Closed Body

164
No firearms, combustible materials
165
Damaged or Deteriorated explosives

Manufactures Recommendations

166
211.151 Prevention of Damage
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flyrock or damage to real property

Blaster-in-charge
report to Department within 4 hours

168
Air Blast

133 dbl peak

169
Scaled Distance

170
Peak Particle Velocity

2 inches per second

171
211.152 Control of Noxious Gases

Health and Safety of individuals
Evacuate people
interrupt path of gas flow
Vent gases to atmosphere

172
211.153 Handling Explosives
173
Nonferrous, non sparking tools
174
No Smoking

within 100 ft of where explosives are used or
stored

175
Damaged or Deteriorated Explosives

destroy as per Manufacturer recommendations

176
Cast Boosters

detonators shall not be forced into cartridges of
explosives or cast boosters
detonators shall be completely inserted into the
cartridge of explosive
detonators shall be completely inserted into
detonator well of a cast booster

177
licensed magazine

Stored
Explosives may not be left unattended
Kept under control and supervision of Permittee

178
Loaded Blast

loaded blast shall always be under the continuous
observation of the blaster-in-charge or a
designee

179
Blast Site

No shooting or carrying of ammunition or firearms

180
Electric Lines

test shall be made for stray electrical current
electric blasting caps may not be used in excess
of 50 milliamperes

181
Packages of Explosives

shall not be thrown or slid along floor, over
other packages, and handled roughly
Non-sparking tools

182
Electrical Storms

Area clear of all people
Guards posted to all approaches to prevent
trespass

183
Explosives

damaged and deteriorated shall not be used
May not be abandoned

184
211.154 Preparing the Blast
185
211.154(a) Blaster-in-charge
186
211.154(a) Must be designated by Blasting
Activity Permittee
187
211.154 (a)Shall control and supervise the
blasting activities
188
211.154 (a) Responsible for all effects of the
blast
189
211.154(c) May not prepare or detonate a blast
unless another person is present, ready to render
assistant in the event of an accident or injury
190
211.154(d) Shall make every effort to determine
the condition of the material to be blasted from
the individual who drilled the blast holes or
from the drill log.
191
211.154(e) Only blaster in charge, other
blasters, and up to six assistants per blaster
may be at a blast site once loading of blast
holes begins
192
211.154(f) While loading a blast hole the
following shall be followed

211.154(f-1) Ferrous material may not be used
This includes the use of steel casings, ferrous
tools and retrieving equipment
211.154(f-2) Nonsparking tamping sticks
211.154(f-3) Pneumatic loading device, every
precaution shall be taken to prevent an static
electricity
Loading operation shall be stopped immediately if
static electricity or stray electric currents are
detected

193
211.154(f) While loading a blast hole the
following shall be followed (2)

211.154(f-4) Blast holes shall be carefully
checked for obstructions
Explosives may not be forced past and obstruction
in blast hole
211.154(f-5) Each blast hole shall be logged and
recorded on the blast report
211.154(f-6) Blast hole containing loose
dynamite shall be stemmed (not tamped)
211.154(f-7) The Department may specify the type
and amount of stemming

194
211.154(g) Before connecting blast holes, all
activity within the blast area shall cease

All nonessential persons shall retreat to a safe
place
The blaster-in-charge shall determine the blast
area

195
211.154(h) Primers shall be prepared only at the
hole to be loaded

Primers shall be prepared only at the hole to be
loaded,immediately prior to loading
Components of the primer are to be kept separated
at the collar of the blast hole
The primer may not be slit, dropped, deformed or
carelessly handled and tamped or forced into
blast hole

196
211.154(I) Upon completing the loading of a blast
hole

Wood, paper or other materials used to pack
explosives shall be inspected for explosives and
removed to and isolated area
materials may be burned after the blast has been
fired
Persons may not be within 100 feet of burning
materials

197
211.154(j) Measures shall be taken to reduce the
chance of flyrock

Use of blasting mats or other protective devices
Blasting to an open, vertical face, checking the
face for loose, hanging material or faults prior
to loading the blast holes

198
211.154(k) Only enough explosives for the blast
may be brought to the blast site

Surplus explosives may not be stored in the blast
site

199
211.154(l) Blast holes shall be checked to ensure
that it is cool and does not contain any hot
material or smoldering material from drilling hole
200
211.154(m) Abrasive or sharp stemming shall be
avoided
201
211.154(n) Blasting activities may not be
conducted within 800 feet of a public roadway

Precautionary measures including stopping or
slowing of traffic and posting signs

202
211.154(b) Equipment

Only equipment necessary loading Blast holes
shall operate within 50 ft of the blast site

203
211.155 Preblast measures
204
Prior to detonating a blast, the
blaster-in-charge shall
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211.155(1) Ensure that all excess explosives have
been removed from the blast area
206
211.155(2) Inspect the blast site to ensure that
connections are proper
207
211.155 (3) Ensure that the blast area is cleared
an safeguarded
208
211.155(4) In addition to warning signal, notify
all persons
209
211.155(5) Ensure that precautions are in place
to protect the pubic on public roads
210
211.155(6) At least 1 minute but no more than 2
minutes prior to detonation

Sound a warning signal of three blasts
each lasting 5 seconds
Warning signal shall be of sufficient power to
heard 1,000 feet from the blast site

211
211.156 Detonating the Blast

211.156(a) Blast may be detonated only between
sunrise and sunset
Unless the Department authorizes
211.156(b) Only the blaster-in-charge may
detonate a blast

212
211.157 Postblast measures
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211.157(a) After a blast has been detonated, no
one may return to the blast area until all smoke
and fumes have dissipated
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211.157(b) Blaster-in-charge shall return to and
inspect the blast site to ensure it is safe
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211.157(c) the blaster-in-charge shall sound an
all-clear signal

One long blast lasting 10 seconds
All-clear signal shall be heard 1,000 feet from
the blast site

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211.157(d) Blaster-in-charge shall determine if a
misfire has occurred

Shall take actions necessary to render the blast
site safe
The blast site shall be made safe before drilling
or muck removal begins

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211.157(e) Blaster-in-charge suspects that
undetonated ammonium nitrate/fuel mixture remains

The muck pile shall be wetted down with water
before any digging
Special attention shall be given to primers,
other explosives or detonators are present in the
muck pile

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211.157(f) Blaster-in-charge shall immediately
complete the blast report
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211.157(g) Blaster-in-charge shall notify the
Department within 24 hours of a misfire

A copy of the blast report shall be forwarded to
the Department

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211.158 Mudcapping

211.158(a) Mudcapping is allowed only when the
blaster-in-charge determines that drilling would
not be safe
No more than 10 pounds of explosives shall be
used for a blast

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211.159 Electric detonation
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211.159(a) Electric blasting caps shall be tested
for continuity with a blaster's galvanometer or
Blaster's Multimeter

211.159(a-1) Before the primers are made up
211.159(a-2)After the blast hole has been loaded
but prior to stemming
211.159(a-3) As the final connecting of the
circuit progresses

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211.159(b) When shunt is removed from electric
blasting cap leg wires, the exposed wires shall
be reshunted
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211.159(c) Electric blasting caps may not be
employed near overhead electric lines
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211.159(d) Blasting caps may not be reused if the
leg wires are broken
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211.159(e) Leg wires shall extend above the top
of the blast hole

Wire connections and splices are not allowed in
the blast hole

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211.159(f) Only solid wire shall be used in a
blasting circuit

Stranded wire is prohibited

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211.159(g) Electric detonation near public roads

Signs shall be erected at least 500 feet from the
blast area
Reading "Blast area -shut off all two -way
radios"

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211.159(h) Permissible blasting machines shall be
used to detonate the blast
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211.159(i) Blasting circuit shall remain shunted
until the time for detonation

Unless the circuit is being tested
connections are being made

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211.159(j) All blasting machines shall be
calibrated every 30 days by procedures
recommended by the manufacturer or supplier
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211.159(k) Blaster-in-charge shall determine that
there is adequate current to properly energize
the detonators
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211.160 Nonelectric detonation

Nonelectric initiation systems shall be checked
and tested in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations

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211.160 Detonating cords
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211.161(a) Shall be cut from the supply roll
immediately after placement in the blast hole
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A sufficient length of downlines shall be left at
the top of the blast ole for connections to trunk
lines

The supply roll shall be immediately removed from
the site
Scrap pieces of detonating cord shall be
destroyed after connections are made

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211.161(b) Trunk line shall be covered with at
least 12 inches of earth or sand
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211.161(c) Detonating cord may not be spliced if
the splice will fall within a blast hole
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211.162 Safety Fuse

211.162(a) Shall be long enough to provide a burn
time of 120 seconds or longer
211.162(b) Blaster-in-charge shall conduct a test
burn
Test burn will utilize at least a 12 inch section
of fuse
211.162(c) A proper crimping tool shall be used
to crimp a blasting cap to a safety fuse
A blasting cap may not be attached to a safety
fuse in or within 10 feet of a magazine

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211.171General provisions for monitoring

211.171(a) Scaled Distance of a blast is 90 or
numerically less at the closest building not
owned or leased
211.171(b) Blasting without monitoring
211.171(c) A ground vibration and airblast record
of each blast shall be made part of the blast
report
211.171(d) The trigger for ground vibration shall
be set at a particle velocity of no more than .25
inches per second

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211.171General provisions for monitoring (2)

211.171(e) A printout from the instrument shall
be attached to the blast report
the printout shall provide date and time when
instrument was turned on and off, set trigger
levels

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211.172 Monitoring instruments
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211.172 Monitoring instrument shall provide a
permanent record of each blast

211.172(1) A monitoring instrument for recording
ground vibration shall have
Frequency range of 2 Hz to 100 Hz
Particle velocity range of 0.2 to4.0 inches per
second or greater
An internal dynamic calibration system
211.172(2) A monitoring instrument used to record
airblast shall have
A lower frequency limit of 0.1 ,2.0 or 6.0 HZ
An upper end flat-frequency response of at least
200 Hz
A dynamic range that, at a minimum, extends from
106 to 142 dbl

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211.172 Monitoring instrument shall provide a
permanent record of each blast (2)

211.172(3) Shall be calibrated annually
Also when repairs are made
Calibration procedures and documentation of
calibration shall be made available for review by
the Department
211.172(4) Nonalterable calibration sticker
affixed to the instrument

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211.173 Monitoring records
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211.173(a) Everyone using the monitoring
instrument shall be trained

A record of the training is to be maintained and
available for review by the Department

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211.173(b) Monitoring records at a minimum shall
contain

211.173(b-1)Calibration pulse on each of the
mutually-perpendicular ground vibration traces
211.173(b-2) The time history of particle
velocities of three mutually perpendicular round
vibration traces and one air-overpressure trace,
including time base, amplitude scales and peak
values for all traces
211.173(b-3) The results of a field calibration
test for each channel

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211.173(b) Monitoring records at a minimum shall
contain (2)

211.173(b-4) The frequency content of all
vibration signals using either single degree of
freedom (SDF) response spectrum or half-cycle
zero-crossing analysis method
211.173(b-5) Frequency versus particle velocity
plots
211.173(b-6) The name and signature of the
individual taking the recording
211.173(b-7) The location of the monitoring
instrument, date and time of the recording

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211.173(b) Monitoring records at a minimum shall
contain (3)

211.173(b-8) The last calibration date of the
monitoring instrument

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211.173(c) If the Department questions the
validity of a ground vibration or airblast record
or the interpretation of the record, the
Department may require

Ground vibration or airblast recording to be
analyzed or certified by an independent,
qualified consultant
It shall be performed and included with the blast
report within 30 days

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Title 25 Chapter 87
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Public highways and entrances to the operation

Barricade / Guard
If highway is within 1,000 feet of blast to be
shot

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30 CFR PART 77 SUBPART T
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Top man on Duty
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check in and out system
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Examinations 77.1901

Pre shift - 90 minutes prior to start of shift
Certified Person
On shift while men are at work
Certified Person
Before and after Blasting
Certified Person

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all exams must include 77.1901
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(No Transcript)
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Continuous Monitoring of Atmosphere
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Check Coping
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Air Reading at Fan
Magnahelic Reading

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Check Service Lines

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check water ring gas test
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examine ribs below concrete
265
make gas test around ribs
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make gas tests at bottom

methane
oxygen
carbon monoxide

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Correct all hazards found on pre shift / on shift
exam
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Record keeping

air reading (CFM)(Location)
gas readings
CH4 and O2 deficiency CO approved devices
77.1901-1
violations or hazards observed
miss fires
corrective actions taken
date / time
signature

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surface area exam 77.1901

tripping and stumbling obstacles
general housekeeping
illumination
walk through compressor house
note temperature
airline leaks
unusual smells
oil spillage
Subtopic
record examination

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Excessive gas encountered 77.1901

1.0 Methane
Make changes or adjustment to ventilation
Do not start any equipment
De-energize power
Re-examine area
50 PPM Carbon Monoxide
Make changes or adjustment to ventilation
Re-examine area
19.5 Oxygen

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Excessive gas encountered 77.1901 (2)

1.5 Methane
Remove all personal
De-energize equipment
Ventilate
Re-examine area

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Diesel 77.1902 - 1

Permissible Part 36

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Hoists 77.1903
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Communications 77.1904

Two independent means of signaling
one audible
signal codes posted
communications tested daily

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Hoist Construction 77.1907

Hooks shall be self-closing

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Daily Inspections 77. 1906

Insure daily inspections are completed and signed
Records to be maintained for 1Year

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Hoist Installation 77.1908
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Hoist rope suspended from substantial housing
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Shaft guide and guide attachments installed
77.1908-c
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emergency escape 77.1908-f