---
kind: "unit"
title: "30"
title_heading: "Mineral Resources"
key: "chI/subchK/part56/subpartM"
level: "subpart"
label: "Subpart M"
heading: "Machinery and Equipment"
release: "ecfr-current"
date: "2026-08-27"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/chI-subchK-part56-subpartM"
sections_count: 41
---

# Subpart M — Machinery and Equipment

Title 30 C.F.R. — Mineral Resources › Chapter I — Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor › Subchapter K — Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health › Part 56 — Safety and Health Standards—surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines

## Sections

- [§56.14000. Definitions.](/cfr/30/56.14000.md)
- [§56.14100. Safety defects; examination, correction and records.](/cfr/30/56.14100.md)
- [§56.14101. Brakes.](/cfr/30/56.14101.md)
- [§56.14102. Brakes for rail equipment.](/cfr/30/56.14102.md)
- [§56.14103. Operators stations.](/cfr/30/56.14103.md)
- [§56.14104. Tire repairs.](/cfr/30/56.14104.md)
- [§56.14105. Procedures during repairs or maintenance.](/cfr/30/56.14105.md)
- [§56.14106. Falling object protection.](/cfr/30/56.14106.md)
- [§56.14107. Moving machine parts.](/cfr/30/56.14107.md)
- [§56.14108. Overhead drive belts.](/cfr/30/56.14108.md)
- [§56.14109. Unguarded conveyors with adjacent travelways.](/cfr/30/56.14109.md)
- [§56.14110. Flying or falling materials.](/cfr/30/56.14110.md)
- [§56.14111. Slusher, backlash guards and securing.](/cfr/30/56.14111.md)
- [§56.14112. Construction and maintenance of guards.](/cfr/30/56.14112.md)
- [§56.14113. Inclined conveyors: backstops or brakes.](/cfr/30/56.14113.md)
- [§56.14114. Air valves for pneumatic equipment.](/cfr/30/56.14114.md)
- [§56.14115. Stationary grinding machines.](/cfr/30/56.14115.md)
- [§56.14116. Hand-held power tools.](/cfr/30/56.14116.md)
- [§56.14130. Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts.](/cfr/30/56.14130.md)
- [§56.14131. Seat belts for haulage trucks.](/cfr/30/56.14131.md)
- [§56.14132. Horns and backup alarms.](/cfr/30/56.14132.md)
- [§56.14200. Warnings prior to starting or moving equipment.](/cfr/30/56.14200.md)
- [§56.14201. Conveyor start-up warnings.](/cfr/30/56.14201.md)
- [§56.14202. Manual cleaning of conveyor pulleys.](/cfr/30/56.14202.md)
- [§56.14203. Application of belt dressing.](/cfr/30/56.14203.md)
- [§56.14204. Machinery lubrication.](/cfr/30/56.14204.md)
- [§56.14205. Machinery, equipment, and tools.](/cfr/30/56.14205.md)
- [§56.14206. Securing movable parts.](/cfr/30/56.14206.md)
- [§56.14207. Parking procedures for unattended equipment.](/cfr/30/56.14207.md)
- [§56.14208. Warning devices.](/cfr/30/56.14208.md)
- [§56.14209. Safety procedures for towing.](/cfr/30/56.14209.md)
- [§56.14210. Movement of dippers, buckets, loading booms, or suspended loads.](/cfr/30/56.14210.md)
- [§56.14211. Blocking equipment in a raised position.](/cfr/30/56.14211.md)
- [§56.14212. Chains, ropes, and drive belts.](/cfr/30/56.14212.md)
- [§56.14213. Ventilation and shielding for welding.](/cfr/30/56.14213.md)
- [§56.14214. Train warnings.](/cfr/30/56.14214.md)
- [§56.14215. Coupling or uncoupling cars.](/cfr/30/56.14215.md)
- [§56.14216. Backpoling.](/cfr/30/56.14216.md)
- [§56.14217. Securing parked railcars.](/cfr/30/56.14217.md)
- [§56.14218. Movement of equipment on adjacent tracks.](/cfr/30/56.14218.md)
- [§56.14219. Brakeman signals.](/cfr/30/56.14219.md)