Any tunnel or underground mine classified as extrahazardous by the division shall comply with the provisions for gassy tunnels in this chapter, as well as regulations, rules, special orders, and general orders of the division or board.

(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)

Terms Used In California Labor Code 7977

  • Board: means the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board. See California Labor Code 7951
  • Division: means the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. See California Labor Code 7951
  • Mine: means any excavation or opening above or below ground used for removal of ore, minerals, gravel, sand, rock, or other materials intended for manufacturing or sale. See California Labor Code 7951
  • Tunnel: means an underground passageway, excavated by men and equipment working below the earth's surface, that provides a subterranean route along which men, equipment, or substances can move. See California Labor Code 7951
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