Section 5320. Detection of flammable gas

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If 1.5% or higher concentration of flammable gas is detected in air returning from an underground area or areas, the persons shall be withdrawn and the power cut off to the portion of the mine endangered by such flammable gas until the concentration of such gas is reduced to 1.0% or less.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 15.256, eff. July 19, 1989; amended, Volume 14, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1998.

Statutory Authority

§§ 45.1-161.3, 45.1-161.294 and 45.1-161.305 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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