Maximum hoisting speeds.

  1. Law
  2. CFR 30
  3. Mineral Resources
  4. Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor
  5. Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health
  6. Safety and Health Standards - Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines
  7. Personnel Hoisting
  8. Hoisting Procedures
  9. Maximum hoisting speeds.

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§ 57.19061 Maximum hoisting speeds.

The safe speed for hoisting persons shall be determined for each shaft, and this speed shall not be exceeded. Persons shall not be hoisted at a speed faster than 2,500 feet per minute, except in an emergency.


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