45.1-161.259 - Personal protection devices and practices.
§ 45.1-161.259. Personal protection devices and practices.
A. All persons at a surface coal mine shall wear the following protection inthe specified conditions:
1. Hard hats in and around mines where falling objects may cause injury.
2. Hard-toed footwear in and around mines.
3. Safety goggles or shields where there is a hazard of flying material.
4. Protective shield or goggles when welding.
5. Snug-fitting clothes when working around moving parts or machinery.
6. Gloves where hands could be injured. Gauntlet cuffed gloves are prohibitedaround moving machinery.
B. Ear protection shall be supplied by the operator to all miners uponrequest.
(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.)