---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 56.19130"
title: "30"
number: "56.19130"
heading: "Conveyance shaft test."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/56.19130"
---

# §56.19130. Conveyance shaft test.


Before hoisting persons and to assure that the hoisting compartments are clear of obstructions, empty hoist conveyances shall be operated at least one round trip after:

- (a) Any hoist or shaft repairs or related equipment repairs that might restrict or obstruct conveyance clearance;
- (b) Any oversize or overweight material or equipment trips that might restrict or obstruct conveyance clearance;
- (c) Blasting in or near the shaft that might restrict or obstruct conveyance clearance; or
- (d) **Remaining idle for one shift or longer.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.

### Source

Source: 50 FR 4054, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.