Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 36-7-8 - Cutting And Welding: Shortwall Mining8.1. Prior to cutting and welding being performed on a shortwall section face methane gas examinations shall be made by a certified mine foreman-fire boss or assistant mine foreman-fire boss. Cutting and welding may only be performed when methane gas is less than one percent (1%). A certified person as defined above shall be continuously present during all cutting and welding operations on the face.8.2. When cutting and welding operations have been completed, a certified person as defined above shall search for fires and hot spots. If fires or hot spots are found, they shall be extinguished immediately.