Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 4. Conservation and Natural Resources |
Agency 25. Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy |
Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining |
Section 4960. Substandard ropes
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Ropes shall not be used for hoisting when they have:
1. More than six broken wires in any lay; and
2. Crown wires worn to less than 65% of the original diameter.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 15.220, eff. July 19, 1989.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-161.294 of the Code of Virginia.