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30 CFR §56.19050

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗
Buckets used to hoist persons during vertical shaft sinking operations shall—
  1. (a)Be securely attached to a crosshead when traveling in either direction between the lower and upper crosshead parking locations;
  2. (b)Have overhead protection when the shaft depth exceeds 50 feet;
  3. (c)Have sufficient depth or a suitably designed platform to transport persons safely in a standing position; and
  4. (d)Have devices to prevent accidental dumping where the bucket is supported by a bail attached to its lower half.