# 30 CFR § 72.610: Abrasive blasting

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.610

## Section

- **Citation:** 30 CFR § 72.610
- **Heading:** Abrasive blasting
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 30—Mineral Resources > CHAPTER I—MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER O—COAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH > PART 72—HEALTH STANDARDS FOR COAL MINES > Subpart E—Miscellaneous

## Text

(a) Surface and underground mines. When an abrasive blasting operation is performed, all exposed miners shall properly use respirators approved for abrasive blasting by NIOSH under 42 CFR part 84, or the operation shall be performed in a totally enclosed device with the miner outside the device.
(b) Underground areas of underground mines. Silica sand or other materials containing more than 1 percent free silica shall not be used as an abrasive substance in abrasive blasting.
[59 FR 8327, Feb. 18, 1994, as amended at 60 FR 30401, June 8, 1995]

## Nearby sections

- [30 CFR § 72.1 § 72.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.1.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.100 § 72.100 Periodic examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.100.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.500 § 72.500 Emission limits for permissible diesel-powered equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.500.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.501 § 72.501 Emission limits for nonpermissible heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment, generators and compressors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.501.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.502 § 72.502 Requirements for nonpermissible light-duty diesel-powered equipment other than generators and compressors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.502.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.503 § 72.503 Determination of emissions; filter maintenance; definition of “introduced”.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.503.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.510 § 72.510 Miner health training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.510.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.520 § 72.520 Diesel equipment inventory.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.520.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.610 § 72.610 Abrasive blasting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.610.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.620 § 72.620 Drill dust control at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.620.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.630 § 72.630 Drill dust control at underground areas of underground mines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.630.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.700 § 72.700 Respiratory equipment; respirable dust.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.700.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.701 § 72.701 Respiratory equipment; gas, dusts, fumes, or mists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.701.md)
- [30 CFR § 72.710 § 72.710 Selection, fit, use, and maintenance of approved respirators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.710.md)

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