30 CFR 56.19056 - Availability of hoist operator for automatic hoists.

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Title 30: Mineral Resources

CHAPTER I: MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

SUBCHAPTER K: METAL AND NONMETAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 56: SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS-SURFACE METAL AND NONMETAL MINES

Subpart R: Personnel Hoisting

: Hoisting Procedures

56.19056 - Availability of hoist operator for automatic hoists.

When automatic hoisting is used, a competent operator of the hoist shall be readily available at or near the hoisting device while any person is underground.

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