Sections
78.40.010  Definitions.
[1917 c 36 ยง 1; RRS ยง 8636. Formerly RCW 78.32.010.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.060  Coal mining code โ€” Inspection department.

Cross-reference section, decodified August 1997.


78.40.100  Certificates of competency โ€” Examination โ€” Applicant, citizen.
[1943 c 211 ยง 1; 1927 c 306 ยง 8; 1917 c 36 ยง 12; Rem. Supp. 1943 ยง 8647. Formerly RCW 78.32.210, part and 78.32.240, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.103  Certificates of competency โ€” Time and place of examination.
[1917 c 36 ยง 13; RRS ยง 8648. Formerly RCW 78.32.210, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.106  Certificates of competency โ€” Notice of examination โ€” Certificates; form, contents, fee.
[1917 c 36 ยง 14; RRS ยง 8649. Formerly RCW 78.32.220 and 78.32.230, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.109  Certificates of competency โ€” Examination โ€” First-class certificates.
[1927 c 306 ยง 9; 1917 c 36 ยง 15; RRS ยง 8650. Formerly RCW 78.32.250.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.112  Certificates of competency โ€” Examination โ€” Second-class certificates.
[1927 c 306 ยง 10; 1917 c 36 ยง 16; RRS ยง 8651. Formerly RCW 78.32.260.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.115  Certificates of competency โ€” Cancellation or suspension of certificates.
[1917 c 36 ยง 18; RRS ยง 8653. Formerly RCW 78.32.270.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.118  Certificates of competency โ€” Lost certificates โ€” Duplicates.
[1917 c 36 ยง 19; RRS ยง 8654. Formerly RCW 78.32.280.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.121  Certificates of competency โ€” Forged or false certificates โ€” Penalty.
[1917 c 36 ยง 20; RRS ยง 8655. Formerly RCW 78.32.290.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.130  To have certificates.
[1917 c 36 ยง 21; RRS ยง 8656. Formerly RCW 78.32.200, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.133  To have certificates โ€” Classes.
[1917 c 36 ยง 22; RRS ยง 8657. Formerly RCW 78.32.200, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.136  Applications for examinations โ€” Fee.
[1917 c 36 ยง 23; RRS ยง 8658. Formerly RCW 78.32.230, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.139  Qualifications of candidates.
[1917 c 36 ยง 24; RRS ยง 8659. Formerly RCW 78.32.240, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.142  Qualifications โ€” Foreman.
[1917 c 36 ยง 25; RRS ยง 8660. Formerly RCW 78.32.440, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.145  Qualifications โ€” Assistant foreman or fire boss.
[1917 c 36 ยง 26; RRS ยง 8661. Formerly RCW 78.32.440, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 ยง 9.


78.40.160  Minimum quantity of air required.
[1947 c 166 ยง 2; 1917 c 36 ยง 27; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 8662. Prior: 1897 c 45 ยง 4, part; 1891 c 81 ยง 9, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 4, part; 1883 p 28 ยง 18, part; Code 1881 ยง 2635, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.400.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.163  Separate air currents for each division.
[1917 c 36 ยง 28; RRS ยง 8663. Prior: 1897 c 45 ยง 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.410.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.166  Ventilation to be sufficient for safety and health.
[1917 c 36 ยง 29; RRS ยง 8664. Prior: 1897 c 45 ยง 4, part; 1891 c 81 ยง 9, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 4, part; 1883 p 28 ยง 18, part; Code 1881 ยง 2635, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.420.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.169  Measurement of air.
[1917 c 36 ยง 30; RRS ยง 8665. Prior: 1909 c 57 ยง 1, part; 1897 c 45 ยง 5, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.430.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.172  Measurement of air โ€” Time for taking.
[1917 c 36 ยง 31; RRS ยง 8666. Formerly RCW 78.36.440, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.175  Measurement of air โ€” Record.
[1917 c 36 ยง 32; RRS ยง 8667. Prior: 1909 c 57 ยง 1, part; 1897 c 45 ยง 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.440, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.178  Fire bosses in gaseous mines.
[1947 c 166 ยง 3; 1917 c 36 ยง 33; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 8668. Formerly RCW 78.32.580.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.181  Fire boss to report on safety of mine.
[1989 c 12 ยง 20; 1917 c 36 ยง 34; RRS ยง 8669. Formerly RCW 78.32.620.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.184  Fan operation at nongaseous mines.
[1917 c 36 ยง 35; RRS ยง 8670. Formerly RCW 78.36.450.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.187  Continuous operation of fans at gaseous mines.
[1919 c 201 ยง 2; 1917 c 36 ยง 36; RRS ยง 8671. Prior: 1897 c 45 ยง 9. Formerly RCW 78.36.460.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.190  Ventilating pressure to be registered โ€” Types and location of fans.
[1943 c 211 ยง 2; 1917 c 36 ยง 37; Rem. Supp. 1943 ยง 8672. Formerly RCW 78.36.470, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.193  Furnace, unlawful ventilation.
[1917 c 36 ยง 38; RRS ยง 8673. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 9, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.470, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.196  Air bridges, undercasts, overcasts โ€” Construction.
[1917 c 36 ยง 39; RRS ยง 8674. Formerly RCW 78.36.500.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.199  Ventilating doors to close automatically.
[1917 c 36 ยง 40; RRS ยง 8675. Formerly RCW 78.36.480, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.202  Doors to be hung in pairs โ€” Extra door.
[1917 c 36 ยง 41; RRS ยง 8676. Prior: 1897 c 45 ยง 4, part; 1891 c 81 ยง 17. Formerly RCW 78.36.480, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.205  Self-acting doors or attendant.
[1917 c 36 ยง 42; RRS ยง 8677. Formerly RCW 78.36.490.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.208  Stoppings between airways โ€” Construction.
[1917 c 36 ยง 43; RRS ยง 8678. Formerly RCW 78.36.510.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.211  Stoppings between airways โ€” Airtight stoppings.
[1917 c 36 ยง 44; RRS ยง 8679. Formerly RCW 78.36.520.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.214  Wood stoppings to get air to working places.
[1917 c 36 ยง 45; RRS ยง 8680. Formerly RCW 78.36.530, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.217  Outlets, number required โ€” Exceptions.
[1919 c 201 ยง 3; 1917 c 36 ยง 46; RRS ยง 8681. Prior: 1887 c 21 ยง 3, part; 1883 p 27 ยง 17, part; Code 1881 ยง 2634, part. Formerly RCW 78.34.710.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.220  Distances allowed from outlets or passages for removal of coal.
[1919 c 201 ยง 4; 1917 c 36 ยง 47; RRS ยง 8682. Formerly RCW 78.34.730.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.223  Crosscuts โ€” Requirements.
[1917 c 36 ยง 48; RRS ยง 8683. Formerly RCW 78.34.820.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.226  Conducting air to crosscuts.
[1917 c 36 ยง 49; RRS ยง 8684. Formerly RCW 78.36.530, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.229  Danger signs.
[1917 c 36 ยง 50; RRS ยง 8685. Formerly RCW 78.34.780.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.235  Survey and map of mine.
[1917 c 36 ยง 51; RRS ยง 8686. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 1(a); 1891 c 81 ยง 1, part; 1883 c 21 ยง 16, part; Code 1881 ยง 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.800.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.238  Maps to show surface objects.
[1917 c 36 ยง 52; RRS ยง 8687. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 1(b); 1891 c 81 ยง 1, part; 1883 c 21 ยง 16, part; Code 1881 ยง 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.810.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.241  Maps to show underground conditions.
[1917 c 36 ยง 53; RRS ยง 8688. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 1(c); 1891 c 81 ยง 1, part; 1883 c 21 ยง 16, part; Code 1881 ยง 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.820.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.244  Separate map for each seam.
[1917 c 36 ยง 54; RRS ยง 8689. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 1(d). Formerly RCW 78.38.830.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.247  Separate surface maps.
[1917 c 36 ยง 55; RRS ยง 8690. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 1(e). Formerly RCW 78.38.840.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.250  Maps, where filed.
[1988 c 127 ยง 32; 1947 c 87 ยง 1; 1917 c 36 ยง 56; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 8691. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 1(g); 1891 c 81 ยง 1, part; 1883 c 21 ยง 16, part; Code 1881 ยง 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.850.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.253  Annual extension of survey โ€” Maps to be changed.
[1917 c 36 ยง 57; RRS ยง 8692. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 1(h); 1891 c 81 ยง 1, part; 1883 c 21 ยง 16, part; Code 1881 ยง 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.860.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.256  Final survey and map.
[1917 c 36 ยง 58; RRS ยง 8693. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 1(i); 1891 c 81 ยง 1, part; 1883 c 21 ยง 16, part; Code 1881 ยง 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.870.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.259  Failure to furnish maps โ€” Penalty.
[1917 c 36 ยง 59; RRS ยง 8694. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 2; 1891 c 81 ยง 2. Formerly RCW 78.38.880.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.262  Resurveys and maps โ€” Expense.
[1989 c 12 ยง 21; 1917 c 36 ยง 60; RRS ยง 8695. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยงยง 1(j) and 2; 1891 c 81 ยง 2. Formerly RCW 78.38.890.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.270  Signaling apparatus required.
[1917 c 36 ยง 61; RRS ยง 8696. Prior: 1907 c 105 ยง 2, part; 1891 c 81 ยง 16, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 6, part; 1885 p 132 ยง 24, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.800.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.273  Hoisting apparatus โ€” Requirements.
[1917 c 36 ยง 62; RRS ยง 8697. Prior: 1907 c 105 ยง 2, part; 1891 c 81 ยง 16, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 6, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.820.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.276  Strength and inspection of safety devices.
[1917 c 36 ยง 63; RRS ยง 8698. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 3, part; 1891 c 81 ยง 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.830.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.279  Testing safety catches.
[1917 c 36 ยง 64; RRS ยง 8699. Formerly RCW 78.36.840.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.281  Allowable proximity of structures to ventilating fan or main airway.
[1917 c 36 ยง 65; RRS ยง 8700. Formerly RCW 78.36.540.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.284  Men and materials not to be hoisted together.
[1917 c 36 ยง 66; RRS ยง 8701. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 19, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 7, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.860.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.287  Human capacity of cages โ€” Attendant.
[1943 c 211 ยง 3; 1917 c 36 ยง 67; Rem. Supp. 1943 ยง 8702. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 19, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 7, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.870.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.290  Restrictions on hoisting speed.
[1917 c 36 ยง 68; RRS ยง 8703. Formerly RCW 78.36.880, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.293  Hoistmen โ€” Qualifications.
[1971 ex.s. c 292 ยง 68; 1939 c 51 ยง 1; 1917 c 36 ยง 69; RRS ยง 8704. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 19, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 7, part; 1885 p 132 ยง 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.890.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.296  Riding loaded cars โ€” Traveling ways for men.
[1917 c 36 ยง 70; RRS ยง 8705. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 19, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 7, part; 1885 p 132 ยง 24, part. Formerly RCW 78.34.120, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.300  Liability of foremen as agents of operators.
[1917 c 36 ยง 71; RRS ยง 8706. Formerly RCW 78.38.510.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.303  Report of deaths and injuries.
[1917 c 36 ยง 72; RRS ยง 8707. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 15, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 7, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.520.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.306  Matters to be reported to inspector.
[1917 c 36 ยง 73; RRS ยง 8708. Formerly RCW 78.38.540.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.309  Superintendent acting as foreman.
[1917 c 36 ยง 74; RRS ยง 8709. Formerly RCW 78.32.430.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.312  Mine foreman to have certificate โ€” Temporary mine foreman.
[1917 c 36 ยง 75; RRS ยง 8710. Formerly RCW 78.32.450, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.315  Assistant mine foreman, fire boss, to have certificate โ€” Temporary employment.
[1917 c 36 ยง 76; RRS ยง 8711. Formerly RCW 78.32.450, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.318  Foreman in charge underground โ€” Exception.
[1917 c 36 ยง 77; RRS ยง 8712. Formerly RCW 78.32.470.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.321  Notice of change of name of mine.
[1917 c 36 ยง 78; RRS ยง 8713. Formerly RCW 78.38.550.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.324  Penalty for operating without a foreman.
[1917 c 36 ยง 79; RRS ยง 8714. Formerly RCW 78.32.460.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.327  Boiler inspections โ€” Report โ€” Penalty.
[1917 c 36 ยง 80; RRS ยง 8715. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 18, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 8, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.200.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.330  Safety devices on boilers.
[1917 c 36 ยง 81; RRS ยง 8716. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 18, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 8, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.210.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.333  Permit to temporarily locate boiler nearer shaft.
[1917 c 36 ยง 82; RRS ยง 8717. Formerly RCW 78.36.230.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.336  Testing safety devices.
[1917 c 36 ยง 83; RRS ยง 8718. Formerly RCW 78.36.220.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.339  Washhouse for employees.
[1945 c 83 ยง 1; 1917 c 36 ยง 84; Rem. Supp. 1945 ยง 8719. Formerly RCW 78.34.220.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.342  Fire protection โ€” Automatic sprinklers.
[1917 c 36 ยง 85; RRS ยง 8720. Formerly RCW 78.34.610.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.345  Timber for props.
[1989 c 12 ยง 22; 1917 c 36 ยง 86; RRS ยง 8721. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 10; 1887 c 21 ยง 17. Formerly RCW 78.34.620.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.348  Notice of lease or sale of a mine.
[1917 c 36 ยง 87; 1907 c 105 ยง 3; RRS ยง 8722. Formerly RCW 78.38.560.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.351  Accidents โ€” Inquests โ€” Investigations โ€” Costs.
[1987 c 202 ยง 235; 1939 c 51 ยง 2; 1917 c 36 ยง 88; RRS ยง 8723. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 15; 1887 c 21 ยง 9. Formerly RCW 78.38.530.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.354  Certain steampipes to be insulated.
[1917 c 36 ยง 89; RRS ยง 8724. Formerly RCW 78.34.630.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.357  Internal combustion engines prohibited โ€” Penalty.
[1943 c 211 ยง 4; 1917 c 36 ยง 90; Rem. Supp. 1943 ยง 8725. Formerly RCW 78.34.640.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.360  Precautions against explosions of dust.
[1917 c 36 ยง 91; RRS ยง 8726. Formerly RCW 78.34.650.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.363  Stables in mines โ€” Storage of hay or straw โ€” Lining of pump rooms.
[1917 c 36 ยง 92; RRS ยง 8727. Formerly RCW 78.34.660.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.366  Weight before screening when ton rate employment.
[1917 c 36 ยง 93; RRS ยง 8728. Prior: 1891 c 161 ยง 1. Formerly RCW 78.32.040.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.369  Escape shafts, equipment โ€” Signboards.
[1917 c 36 ยง 94; RRS ยง 8729. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 3; 1907 c 105 ยง 1, part; 1891 c 81 ยง 3; 1887 c 21 ยง 3, part. Formerly RCW 78.34.720.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.372  Width of barrier pillars โ€” Penalty.
[1917 c 36 ยง 95; RRS ยง 8730. Formerly RCW 78.34.670.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.375  Operator's reports, annual and monthly โ€” Contents โ€” Penalty.
[1943 c 211 ยง 5; 1917 c 36 ยง 96; Rem. Supp. 1943 ยง 8731. Formerly RCW 78.38.570 and 78.38.580.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.378  Shelter holes on haulage roads.
[1917 c 36 ยง 97; RRS ยง 8732. Formerly RCW 78.34.680.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.381  Safeguarding personnel from machinery, stairs, etc.
[1917 c 36 ยง 98; RRS ยง 8733. Formerly RCW 78.34.690.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.390  Superintendent to see laws are observed.
[1917 c 36 ยง 99; RRS ยง 8734. Formerly RCW 78.32.400.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.393  Superintendent, duties as to other officials.
[1917 c 36 ยง 100; RRS ยง 8735. Formerly RCW 78.32.410.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.396  Superintendent or assistant to visit working places.
[1917 c 36 ยง 101; RRS ยง 8736. Formerly RCW 78.32.420.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.399  Operator's duties โ€” Posting rules and notices.
[1917 c 36 ยง 102; RRS ยง 8737. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 20. Formerly RCW 78.38.500.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.402  Foreman โ€” Duties as to interior of mines.
[1917 c 36 ยง 103; RRS ยง 8738. Formerly RCW 78.32.480.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.405  Foreman โ€” Duties as to workers in mines.
[1989 c 12 ยง 23; 1917 c 36 ยง 104; RRS ยง 8739. Formerly RCW 78.32.490.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.408  Foreman โ€” Records.
[1917 c 36 ยง 105; RRS ยง 8740. Formerly RCW 78.32.500.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.411  Foreman โ€” Duty to drill men on means of escape.
[1917 c 36 ยง 106; RRS ยง 8741. Formerly RCW 78.32.530.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.414  Foreman โ€” Duties as to ventilation.
[1919 c 201 ยง 5; 1917 c 36 ยง 107; RRS ยง 8742. Prior: 1897 c 45 ยง 8. Formerly RCW 78.32.520.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.417  Foreman โ€” Weekly examination of mine.
[1943 c 211 ยง 6; 1917 c 36 ยง 108; Rem. Supp. 1943 ยง 8743. Formerly RCW 78.32.510.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.420  Foreman โ€” Precautions against gas and water.
[1917 c 36 ยง 109; RRS ยง 8744. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 14; 1887 c 21 ยง 5. Formerly RCW 78.32.540.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.423  Foreman โ€” Duty to check fire bosses.
[1917 c 36 ยง 110; RRS ยง 8745. Formerly RCW 78.32.560.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.426  Foreman โ€” Duty to visit working places.
[1917 c 36 ยง 111; RRS ยง 8746. Formerly RCW 78.32.570.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.429  Foreman โ€” Duties in case of accidents.
[1917 c 36 ยง 112; RRS ยง 8747. Formerly RCW 78.32.550.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.432  Fire boss โ€” Duties in general.
[1917 c 36 ยง 113; RRS ยง 8748. Formerly RCW 78.32.590.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.435  Fire boss โ€” Danger signs.
[1917 c 36 ยง 114; RRS ยง 8749. Formerly RCW 78.32.600.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.438  Fire boss โ€” Record of inspections โ€” Procedure upon report of gas.
[1917 c 36 ยง 115; RRS ยง 8750. Formerly RCW 78.32.610.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.441  Shot firers โ€” Reports.
[1917 c 36 ยง 116; RRS ยง 8751. Formerly RCW 78.38.270 and 78.38.350, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.444  Shot firing โ€” Restrictions on.
[1943 c 211 ยง 7; 1917 c 36 ยง 117; Rem. Supp. 1943 ยง 8752. Formerly RCW 78.38.330.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.450  Rescue apparatus and supplies โ€” Reports on.
[1947 c 166 ยง 4; 1943 c 211 ยง 8; 1917 c 36 ยง 118; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 8753. Formerly RCW 78.34.450.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.453  Stretchers required โ€” Use.
[1917 c 36 ยง 119; RRS ยง 8754. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 13. Formerly RCW 78.34.460, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.456  Woolen blankets required.
[1917 c 36 ยง 120; RRS ยง 8755. Formerly RCW 78.34.460, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.459  Medical supplies required.
[1917 c 36 ยง 121; RRS ยง 8756. Formerly RCW 78.34.480.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.462  First aid kits โ€” Penalties.
[1917 c 36 ยง 122; RRS ยง 8757. Formerly RCW 78.34.490.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.470  Explosives, how and where to be kept.
[1917 c 36 ยง 123; RRS ยง 8758. Formerly RCW 78.38.200.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.473  Use of lamps and lighted pipes near explosives โ€” Opening receptacles.
[1917 c 36 ยง 124; RRS ยง 8759. Formerly RCW 78.38.210 and 78.38.220, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.476  High explosives.
[1917 c 36 ยง 125; RRS ยง 8760. Formerly RCW 78.38.230.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.479  Firing dependent shots โ€” Permit.
[1917 c 36 ยง 126; RRS ยง 8761. Formerly RCW 78.38.310.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.482  Black powder, how handled.
[1917 c 36 ยง 127; RRS ยง 8762. Formerly RCW 78.38.260.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.485  Needles and tamping bars โ€” Depth of holes โ€” Unconfined shots โ€” Penalty.
[1943 c 211 ยง 9; 1917 c 36 ยง 128; Rem. Supp. 1943 ยง 8763. Prior: 1887 c 21 ยง 19. Formerly RCW 78.38.280.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.488  Storage of explosives โ€” Issuance to workers โ€” Penalty.
[1917 c 36 ยง 129; RRS ยง 8764. Prior: 1911 c 65 ยง 1. Formerly RCW 78.38.240.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.491  Explosives in dwellings โ€” Penalty โ€” Exception.
[1969 ex.s. c 137 ยง 22; 1917 c 36 ยง 130; RRS ยง 8765. Prior: 1911 c 65 ยง 2. Formerly RCW 70.74.260.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 72 ยง 7.


78.40.500  Safety lamps โ€” Type โ€” Examination.
[1917 c 36 ยง 131; RRS ยง 8766. Prior: 1909 c 57 ยง 1. Formerly RCW 78.36.010.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.503  Safety lamps โ€” Open lights prohibited, when.
[1917 c 36 ยง 132; RRS ยง 8767. Formerly RCW 78.36.020.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.506  Safety lamps โ€” Tampering with lamps or using other lighting devices โ€” Penalty.
[1917 c 36 ยง 133; RRS ยง 8768. Prior: 1909 c 57 ยง 3, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.040.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.509  Safety lamps โ€” Penalty.
[1917 c 36 ยง 134; RRS ยง 8769. Prior: 1909 c 57 ยง 3, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.030.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.512  Safety lamps โ€” Appeal โ€” Number of lamps.
[1917 c 36 ยง 135; RRS ยง 8770. Formerly RCW 78.36.050.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.515  Shaft driving to be open to inspection.
[1917 c 36 ยง 136; RRS ยง 8771. Formerly RCW 78.38.020.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.518  Precautions against falling material.
[1917 c 36 ยง 137; RRS ยง 8772. Formerly RCW 78.38.030.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.521  Hoisting methods.
[1917 c 36 ยง 138; RRS ยง 8773. Formerly RCW 78.36.900.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.524  Shaft platforms.
[1917 c 36 ยง 139; RRS ยง 8774. Formerly RCW 78.38.040.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.527  Shaft levels to be made safe.
[1917 c 36 ยง 140; RRS ยง 8775. Formerly RCW 78.38.050.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.530  Precaution when gas in shaft โ€” Blasting in shaft sinking.
[1917 c 36 ยง 141; RRS ยง 8776. Formerly RCW 78.38.060.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.533  Ventilating shafts while being sunk.
[1917 c 36 ยง 142; RRS ยง 8777. Formerly RCW 78.38.070.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.536  Restrictions on riding buckets.
[1917 c 36 ยง 143; RRS ยง 8778. Prior: 1891 c 81 ยง 19, part; 1887 c 21 ยง 7, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.880, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.540  Compliance with rules โ€” Definitions.
[1917 c 36 ยง 144; RRS ยง 8779. Formerly RCW 78.36.600.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.543  Grounding.
[1917 c 36 ยง 145; RRS ยง 8780. Formerly RCW 78.36.610.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.546  Voltage underground โ€” Installations โ€” Danger signs.
[1917 c 36 ยง 146; RRS ยง 8781. Formerly RCW 78.36.620.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.549  Switchboards.
[1917 c 36 ยง 147; RRS ยง 8782. Formerly RCW 78.36.630.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.552  Gloves and mats for repairmen.
[1917 c 36 ยง 148; RRS ยง 8783. Formerly RCW 78.36.640.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.555  Meddling with electrical system โ€” Penalty.
[1917 c 36 ยง 149; RRS ยง 8784. Formerly RCW 78.36.650.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.558  Defects to be reported.
[1917 c 36 ยง 150; RRS ยง 8785. Formerly RCW 78.36.660.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.561  Underground installations โ€” Authorized personnel only โ€” Fire protection.
[1917 c 36 ยง 151; RRS ยง 8786. Formerly RCW 78.36.670.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.564  Insulation.
[1917 c 36 ยง 152; RRS ยง 8787. Formerly RCW 78.36.680.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.567  Switches, fuses and circuit breakers โ€” Operation and capacity.
[1917 c 36 ยง 153; RRS ยง 8788. Formerly RCW 78.36.690.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.570  Motors.
[1947 c 166 ยง 5; 1943 c 211 ยง 10; 1933 c 137 ยง 1; 1917 c 36 ยง 154; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 8789. Formerly RCW 78.36.700 and 78.36.710.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.573  Electric locomotives.
[1917 c 36 ยง 155; RRS ยง 8790. Formerly RCW 78.36.720.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.576  Incandescent lamps.
[1917 c 36 ยง 156; RRS ยง 8791. Formerly RCW 78.36.730.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.579  Shot firing by electricity.
[1917 c 36 ยง 157; RRS ยง 8792. Formerly RCW 78.38.360.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.581  Electric signalings.
[1917 c 36 ยง 158; RRS ยง 8793. Formerly RCW 78.36.740.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.585  Eight hour day โ€” Penalty for violation by employer.
[1917 c 36 ยง 159; RRS ยง 8794. Prior: 1909 c 220 ยง 1. Formerly RCW 78.34.010.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.588  Eight hour day โ€” Penalty for violation by employee.
[1917 c 36 ยง 160; RRS ยง 8795. Formerly RCW 78.34.020.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.591  Eight hour day โ€” Exceptions to eight hour day.
[1917 c 36 ยง 161; RRS ยง 8796. Formerly RCW 78.34.030.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.594  Eight hour day โ€” Enforcement.
[1917 c 36 ยง 162; RRS ยง 8797. Formerly RCW 78.32.030, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.600  Oil and grease in mines โ€” Use, storage.
[1917 c 36 ยง 163; RRS ยง 8798. Formerly RCW 78.34.760.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.603  Explosive oil in mines, when โ€” Storage of motor oil.
[1917 c 36 ยง 164; RRS ยง 8799. Formerly RCW 78.34.770.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.606  Employment of persons under eighteen, when โ€” Penalty.
[1987 c 202 ยง 236; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 ยง 114; 1943 c 211 ยง 11; 1917 c 36 ยง 165; Rem. Supp. 1943 ยง 8800. Prior: 1909 c 117 ยง 4; 1891 c 81 ยง 12; 1887 c 21 ยง 6, part; 1885 p 132 ยง 24, part. Formerly RCW 78.34.040.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.609  Passing danger signals prohibited.
[1917 c 36 ยง 166; RRS ยง 8801. Formerly RCW 78.34.050.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.612  Miners to check in and out.
[1917 c 36 ยง 167; RRS ยง 8802. Formerly RCW 78.34.060, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.615  Entry by unauthorized personnel.
[1917 c 36 ยง 168; RRS ยง 8803. Formerly RCW 78.34.060, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.618  Intoxicants prohibited โ€” Penalty.
[1917 c 36 ยง 169; RRS ยง 8804. Formerly RCW 78.34.070.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.621  Mining pillars alone prohibited.
[1917 c 36 ยง 170; RRS ยง 8805. Formerly RCW 78.34.080.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.624  Workman to examine working place.
[1917 c 36 ยง 171; RRS ยง 8806.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 ยง 1.


78.40.627  Posting and advising new men of rules.