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30 CFR §75.384

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  1. (a)If longwall or shortwall mining systems are used and the two designated escapeways required by § 75.380 are located on the headgate side of the longwall or shortwall, a travelway shall be provided on the tailgate side of that longwall or shortwall. The travelway shall be located to follow the most direct and safe practical route to a designated escapeway.
  2. (b)The route of travel shall be clearly marked.
  3. (c)When a roof fall or other blockage occurs that prevents travel in the travelway—
    1. (1)Work shall cease on the longwall or shortwall face;
    2. (2)Miners shall be withdrawn from face areas to a safe area outby the section loading point; and
    3. (3)MSHA shall be notified.
  4. (d)Work may resume on the longwall or shortwall face after the procedures set out in §§ 75.215 and 75.222 are implemented.