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Subchapter 17. Mine Safety Orders
Article 12. Ground Control
§6987. Floors of Pits and Quarries.
(a) Sufficient mapping or exploratory drilling shall be performed to locate dangerous underground excavations.
(b) Dangerous underground excavations shall be backfilled or otherwise controlled to prevent workers or mobile equipment from falling into such excavations.
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