DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT 6300-9104›PART 9. TUNNEL AND MINE SAFETY 7950-8004›CHAPTER 2. Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels 7965-7985
§ 7971
California Labor Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
Whenever there is any ignition of gas or vapor in a tunnel or underground mine, all work shall cease, employees shall be removed, and reentry except for rescue purposes shall be prohibited until the division has conducted an inspection and authorized reentry for maintenance or production in writing.
(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)
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