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Cal. Lab. Code § 7983 — Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels

Cal. Lab. Code § 7983

Type
Statute
Source
California Labor Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

The main fan line used for ventilation in any tunnel or underground mine classified extrahazardous shall contain a cutoff switch capable of halting all machinery underground automatically should the fan fail or its performance fall below minimum power needed to maintain a safe atmosphere.

Citator

Cal. Lab. Code § 7983 — Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

The main fan line used for ventilation in any tunnel or underground mine classified extrahazardous shall contain a cutoff switch capable of halting all machinery underground automatically should the fan fail or its performance fall below minimum power needed to maintain a safe atmosphere.