A. All persons at a surface coal mine shall wear the following protection in the specified conditions:
1. Hard hats in and around mines where falling objects may cause injury.
3. Safety goggles or shields where there is a hazard of flying material.
5. Snug-fitting clothes when working around moving parts or machinery.
6. Gloves where hands could be injured. Gauntlet cuffed gloves are prohibited around moving machinery.
B. Ear protection shall be supplied by the operator to all miners upon request.
C. Every person assigned to or performing duties at a surface mine work area shall wear reflective materials adequate to be visible from all sides. The reflective material shall be placed on hard hats and at least one other item of outer clothing such as belts, suspenders, jackets, coats, coveralls, shirts, pants, or vests.
History
Code 1950, §§ 45-72, 45-86; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, §§ 45.1-26, 45.1-99; 1978, cc. 489, 729; 1994, c. 28; 2011, cc. 826, 862.