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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 T - Safety Standards for Methane in Metal and Nonmetal Mines
  7. Topic - Fire Prevention and Control
  8. 30 CFR § 57.22104
30 CFR § 57.22104
Open flames (I-C mines)
July 29, 2020
CFR

(a) Open flames, including cutting and welding, shall not be used underground.

(b) Welding and cutting shall not be done within 50 feet of a mine opening unless all persons are out of the mine and the mine opening is covered. The cover shall be a substantial material, such as metal or wood, topped with a layer of wetted material to prevent sparks and flames from entering the mine opening.

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