§ 30-3-210 — Cages; standards and use established by rule

Wyoming § 30-3-210

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 30: Mines and Minerals
• Ch. 3: MINING SAFETY
• Art. 2: EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

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(a) Cages used for hoisting persons shall be of
substantial construction with:
(i) Adequate steel bonnets;
(ii) Enclosed sides;
(iii) Gates, safety chains or bars across the ends of
the cage when persons are being hoisted or lowered;
(iv) Sufficient handholds or chains for all persons
on the cage to maintain their balance.
(b) The floor of the cage shall be adequate to carry the
load and so constructed that it will be impossible for a
person's foot or body to enter any opening in the bottom of the
cage.
(c) Cages used for handling persons shall be equipped with
safety catches that act quickly and effectively in an emergency.
(d) Cages shall be inspected daily. Safety catches on
cages shall be tested at least every two (2) months. A written
record shall be kept of inspections and tests. The record may be
inspected by interested persons.
(e) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(f) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(g) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(h) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(j) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(k) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(m) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(n) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(o) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(p) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(q) The inspector shall establish by rule standards for
cages used for hoisting persons. To the extent possible,
emergency hoists shall comply with these standards.