Wyoming § 30-3-304 Use of arc, spark or open flame prohibited;
exceptions; search for flame-producing devices; welding and
cutting operations; nonpermissible electric lamps prohibited

Wyoming Statutes

§ 30-3-304 — Use of arc, spark or open flame prohibited; exceptions; search for flame-producing devices; welding and cutting operations; nonpermissible electric lamps prohibited

Wyoming § 30-3-304

Title 30Mines and Minerals

Ch. 3MINING SAFETY

Art. 3COMMUNICATIONS, FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRST AID

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Bluebook

Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 30-3-304 (2026).

Text

(a)All persons in underground workings of a mine are prohibited from intentionally creating any arc, spark or open flame, except those that cannot be avoided in the normal performance of work. Carrying smoking material or matches, or other flame-making devices into a mine or smoking underground is prohibited.

(b)Before entering the mine, employees shall be subject to search by the mine foreman or his certified designee for smoking materials or matches, or other flame-producing devices.

(c)In all underground mines welding and cutting with electricity or flame is restricted from places where flammable gases are present or where flammable gases may enter the air course except necessary welding and cutting in face regions. In the face regions of gassy mines, necessary welding and cutting in

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(a) All persons in underground workings of a mine are
prohibited from intentionally creating any arc, spark or open
flame, except those that cannot be avoided in the normal
performance of work. Carrying smoking material or matches, or
other flame-making devices into a mine or smoking underground is
prohibited.
(b) Before entering the mine, employees shall be subject
to search by the mine foreman or his certified designee for
smoking materials or matches, or other flame-producing devices.
(c) In all underground mines welding and cutting with
electricity or flame is restricted from places where flammable
gases are present or where flammable gases may enter the air
course except necessary welding and cutting in face regions. In
the face regions of gassy mines, necessary welding and cutting
in face regions shall be under the direct supervision of a
qualified person, who shall test for gas before starting
operations and frequently thereafter. Continuous monitoring
devices may be used after the initial gas test has been made. In
all welding and cutting operations, precautions shall be taken
against starting a fire.
(d) All persons underground shall use only permissible
electric lamps for portable illumination.