(a) Each operator of an underground coal mine shall maintain a supply of the first-aid equipment set forth in paragraph (b) of this S 75.1713-7 at each of the following locations: - (1) At the mine dispatcher's office or other appropriate work area on the surface in close proximity to the mine entry;
- (2) At the bottom of each regularly traveled slope or shaft; however, where the bottom of such slope or shaft is not more than 1,000 feet from the surface, such first-aid supplies may be maintained on the surface at the entrance to the mine; and
- (3) At a point in each working section not more than 500 feet outby the active working face or faces.
(b) The first-aid equipment required to be maintained under the provisions of paragraph (a) of this S 75.1713-7 shall include at least the following: - (2) One broken-back board. (If a splint stretcher combination is used it will satisfy the requirements of both (1) and (2)).
- (3) 24 triangular bandages (15 if a splint-stretcher combination is used).
- (4) Eight 4-inch bandage compresses;
- (5) Eight 2-inch bandage compresses.
- (6) Twelve 1-inch adhesive compresses;
- (9) One rubber blanket or equivalent substitute.
- (11) One 1-ounce bottle of aromatic spirits of ammonia or 1 dozen ammonia ampules.
- (12) The necessary complements of arm and leg splints or two each inflatable plastic arm and leg splints.
(c) All first-aid supplies required to be maintained under the provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this S 75.1713-7 shall be stored in suitable, sanitary, dust tight, moisture proof containers and such supplies shall be accessible to the miners.
053-4 Wyo. Code R. § 75.1713-7