Statute · California Labor Code
Cal. Lab. Code § 7971 — Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels
Cal. Lab. Code § 7971
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Labor Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
Whenever there is any ignition of gas or vapor in a tunnel or underground mine, all work shall cease, employees shall be removed, and reentry except for rescue purposes shall be prohibited until the division has conducted an inspection and authorized reentry for maintenance or production in writing.
Citator
Cal. Lab. Code § 7971 — Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
Whenever there is any ignition of gas or vapor in a tunnel or underground mine, all work shall cease, employees shall be removed, and reentry except for rescue purposes shall be prohibited until the division has conducted an inspection and authorized reentry for maintenance or production in writing.