---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 57.9310"
title: "30"
number: "57.9310"
heading: "Chute hazards."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/57.9310"
---

# §57.9310. Chute hazards.

- (a) Prior to chute-pulling, persons who could be affected by the draw or otherwise exposed to danger shall be warned and given time to clear the hazardous area.
- (b) Persons attempting to free chute hangups shall be experienced and familiar with the task, know the hazards involved, and use the proper tools to free material.
- (c) When broken rock or material is dumped into an empty chute, the chute shall be equipped with a guard or all persons shall be isolated from the hazard of flying rock or material.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 53 FR 32526, Aug. 25, 1988, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.

### Source

Source: 50 FR 4082, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.