Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-4-.06

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 480-3-4-.06 - Sand And Gravel Excavations

(1) Slope

(a) Sand and gravel excavations or excavations in other unconsolidated material shall be kept sloped at all times. The slope shall not exceed an angle of sixty (60) degrees from the horizontal. If at any time the gravel or sand, or any section of the bank, approaches an angle exceeding sixty (60) degrees from the horizontal, means shall be taken immediately to reduce the slope by caving. Overhangs at the top of the bank shall be barred or shot down as fast as developed.

(2) When excavating with mechanical shovels or cranes, the face may be worked to a height not to exceed twice the reach of the shovel or crane without caving to reduce the slope; provided, however, that employees shall not be permitted to work or expose themselves within ten (10) feet of such bank for every twenty (20) feet of height until the face has been sloped as required above.

(3) During caving operations no employee shall be permitted to expose himself directly in front of the section to be caved.

Author: Department of Industrial Relations

Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-4-.06

Prior to October 1, 1982, this regulation was designated as General Rule 6.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 25-2-2(3).