CFR > Title 30 - Mineral Resources > CHAPTER I—MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER O—COAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH (parts 70 to 90) > PART 75—MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARDS—UNDERGROUND COAL MINES > SUBPART R—Miscellaneous (§75.1700 to §75.1731) > 75.1731—Maintenance of belt conveyors and belt conveyor entries.

75.1731—Maintenance of belt conveyors and belt conveyor entries.

(a) Damaged rollers, or other damaged belt conveyor components, which pose a fire hazard must be immediately repaired or replaced. All other damaged rollers, or other damaged belt conveyor components, must be repaired or replaced.
(b) Conveyor belts must be properly aligned to prevent the moving belt from rubbing against the structure or components.
(c) Materials shall not be allowed in the belt conveyor entry where the material may contribute to a frictional heating hazard.
(d) Splicing of any approved conveyor belt must maintain flame-resistant properties of the belt.

Code of Federal Regulations

[73 FR 80616, Dec. 31, 2008]