# 30 CFR § 72.620: Drill dust control at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-72.620

## Section

- **Citation:** 30 CFR § 72.620
- **Heading:** Drill dust control at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines
- **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

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.

## 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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