§ 72.620 Drill dust control at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines.

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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

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Holes shall be collared and drilled wet, or other effective dust control measures shall be used, when drilling non-water-soluble material. Effective dust control measures shall be used when drilling water-soluble material.

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