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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 M: Machinery and Equipment
: Safety Devices and Maintenance Requirements
56.14111 - Slusher, backlash guards and securing.
(a) When persons are exposed to slushing operations, the slushers shall be equipped with rollers and drum covers and anchored securely before slushing operations are started.
(b) Slushers rated over 10 horsepower shall be equipped with backlash guards, unless the equipment operator is otherwise protected.
(c) This standard does not apply to air tuggers of 10 horsepower or less that have only one cable and one drum.
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