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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 2. Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels [7965 - 7985]
  ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430. )

  
7983.  

The main fan line used for ventilation in any tunnel or underground mine classified extrahazardous shall contain a cutoff switch capable of halting all machinery underground automatically should the fan fail or its performance fall below minimum power needed to maintain a safe atmosphere.

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