Labor Code - LAB
DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT [6300 - 9254]
( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) PART 9. TUNNEL AND MINE SAFETY [7950 - 8004]
( Part 9 added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430. ) CHAPTER 1. Tunnels and Mines [7950 - 7964.5]
( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430. ) 7961.
The division shall investigate immediately any notification of a gas reading 10 percent of the lower explosive limit or higher by an employer in a tunnel or underground mine classified as potentially gassy. If the inspection determines the likelihood of encountering more gas or vapor, the division may halt operations until the tunnel or mine can be reclassified.
(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)