The WV Board of Coal Mine Health & Safety has proposed three new mine health and safety rules for public comment.
The rules address:
1) requirements for utility companies to notify mine operators before proceeding on bonded mine property and to properly mark all energized gas lines;
2) specifications for mantrips used in underground mines to accommodate all persons on working sections; and,
3) additional inspections of underground areas immediately following welding and cutting activities.
A comment period will be extended through November 7, 2007
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