(a)
When misfires occur, only work by a qualified person to dispose of misfires and other work necessary to protect persons shall be done in the affected area.
(b)
When a misfire cannot be disposed of—
(1)
A qualified person shall post each accessible entrance to the area affected by the hazard of the misfire with a warning at a conspicuous location to prohibit entry; and
(2)
The misfire shall be immediately reported to mine management.
Code of Federal Regulations
[53 FR 46786, Nov. 18, 1988; 54 FR 27641, June 30, 1989]