§ 5279. Loading and Blasting near or Under Power Lines.  


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  • (a) When electric initiated blasting under, or near overhead power lines, the leading wires shall be placed at right angles to such lines and shall be securely anchored to prevent the blasting circuit conductors from being thrown into the overhead lines.
    (b) When blasting under, or near overhead power lines, all loaded holes shall be covered with a nonconductive blasting mat anchored to prevent the mat or other material from being blown into the overhead lines.
HISTORY
1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 7-11-2003; operative 8-10-2003 (Register 2003, No. 28).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.