§57.22235. Actions at 1.0 percent methane (I-C, II-A, II-B, and IV mines).
30 C.F.R. § 57.22235
If methane reaches 1.0 percent in the mine atmosphere, all persons other than competent persons necessary to make ventilation changes shall be withdrawn from affected areas until methane is reduced to less than 0.5 percent.
If methane reaches 1.0 percent at a work place and there has been a failure of the main ventilation system, all persons shall be withdrawn from the mine.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.
Source
Source: 52 FR 24941, July 1, 1987, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.
Source
Source: 50 FR 4082, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.