Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.010. Definitions. — Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Adit”, any practically horizontal way in or to a mineral deposit to be used for the same purposes as a shaft; (2) “Coal mine”, any strip […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.020. Applicability of law. — Unless indicated otherwise, this chapter applies to all mines in this state engaged in the mining or extraction of minerals for commercial purposes, except barite, marble, limestone, and sand and gravel, or the prospecting for or the production of petroleum or natural gas; […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1984, 2 histories 293.030. Mine inspection fees, report, payment — records subject to inspection — state mine inspection fund created. — 1. Every operator engaged in this state in the mining or production of minerals for commercial purposes shall, within thirty days after the end of each quarter-annual period, file with […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.040. Maps of mine, when made, contents. — The operator of each mine in this state shall on request of the director make, or cause to be made by a competent engineer, an accurate map of the underground workings of his mine. The map shall bear the name […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.050. Hours of work — safety rules — posting of law and rules. — 1. It is unlawful for any operator engaged in mining or prospecting for minerals to work any employee at such labor longer than eight hours in a day of twenty-four hours, without his consent, […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.070. Limits on visitors. — Strangers or visitors shall not be allowed underground in any mine, unless accompanied by the operator or his deputy. ——– (L. 1959 S.B. 188 § 7)
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.080. Mine owner to report, when. — Every operator shall submit a report to the director during the month of January of each year, which report shall include the name of the person or firm engaged in mining, the location of the mines, the number of acres of […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.090. Director’s report, contents. — The director shall compile and make an annual report to the governor on the first day of May setting forth the extent of workable mining lands in the state by counties, the type and manner of mining, the number of mines in operation, […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.100. Washrooms, dressing rooms, first aid equipment. — 1. The operator of every mine employing twenty-five or more men underground, for the purpose of improving the sanitation of his mine and preserving the health of his employees, shall provide and maintain at a convenient point near the principal […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.110. Working places, shafts — drinking devices. — 1. All working places shall be secured sufficiently to protect employees working at the face from falls of roof, ribs, or face. Loose top and overhanging or loose faces and ribs shall be supported adequately or taken down. 2. The […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.120. Air safety requirements. — Air in which men work or travel in mines shall be improved when: (1) It contains less than nineteen and five-tenths percent oxygen; (2) It contains more than one-hundredth percent carbon monoxide; (3) It contains more than five-tenths percent carbon dioxide; (4) It […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.130. Mine railroad equipment and operating requirements — gasoline engines limited. — 1. The roadbed, rails, and all other elements of the track of all haulage roads in mines shall be constructed, installed, and maintained in a manner consistent with speed and type of haulage operations being conducted […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.140. Escapement shafts, how equipped. — Any new escapement shaft constructed or opened for operation after the effective date of this chapter, shall be equipped with a substantial hoist or stairway. Such stairway shall be constructed at an angle not greater than forty-five degrees, and shall be provided […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.150. Electrical wiring and equipment requirements. — 1. Surface overhead high-potential power lines shall be placed at least fifteen feet above the ground and twenty feet above driveways and haulageways. The power lines shall be installed on insulators, and shall be supported and guarded to prevent contact with […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.160. Electrical equipment requirements. — 1. Metal conduit and metallic coverings and armor of cables shall be grounded and shall be electrically continuous to afford a conductor path for the ground circuit. 2. Metallic frames, casings, and other electrical equipment that can become “alive” through failure of insulation […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.170. Fire safety requirements. — 1. Each mine shall be provided with suitable firefighting equipment, adequate for the size of the mine and the type of operations conducted. 2. Underground storage places for highly combustible material, lubricating oil and grease shall be of fireproof construction. Lubricating oil and […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.180. Protective clothing and devices to be worn. — 1. All persons shall wear protective hats while underground and also while on the surface where falling objects may cause injury, except where conditions are such that the wearer would be subjected to physical hardship. 2. Protective footwear shall […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1959, 2 histories 293.190. Accident reports, investigation, powers of inspector — failure to report, penalty. — Whenever loss of life or serious personal injury shall occur by reason of any explosion or of any accident whatsoever, in or about any mine, it shall be the duty of the person having charge […]
