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  2. Title 30 - Mineral Resources
  3. Chapter I - MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
  4. Subchapter K - METAL AND NONMETAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH
  5. Part 57 - SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS—UNDERGROUND METAL AND NONMETAL MINES
  6. Subpart S - Miscellaneous
  7. 30 CFR § 57.20021
30 CFR § 57.20021
Abandoned mine openings
July 29, 2020
CFR

Upon abandonment of a mine, the owner or operator shall effectively close or fence off all surface openings down which persons could fall or through which persons could enter. Upon or near all such safeguards, trespass warnings and appropriate danger notices shall be posted.

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