DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT 6300-9104›PART 9. TUNNEL AND MINE SAFETY 7950-8004›CHAPTER 2. Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels 7965-7985

§ 7972

California Labor Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

If the level of gas in any tunnel or underground mine reaches 20 percent of its lower explosive limit at any time all men shall be removed, the division notified immediately by telephone or telegram, and no one shall reenter the tunnel or underground mine until approval is given by the division.

(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)

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