45.1-161.151 - Man-trip loading and unloading areas. - Virginia Statutes

§ 45.1-161.151. Man-trip loading and unloading areas.

A. Areas used regularly for loading or unloading man-trips or man-cages shallbe kept clear, free of obstructions, and with ample clearance for movingequipment. Miners shall remain in such area until the man-trip or man-cage isready to load.

B. Trolley and power wires shall be guarded effectively at areas wherepersons regularly load or unload from man-trips or man-cages where there is apossibility of any person coming in contact with energized electric wiringwhile boarding or leaving the man-trip.

(Code 1950, § 45-69.2; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-74; 1985, c. 296;1994, c. 28; 1996, c. 774; 1999, c. 256.)