30 C.F.R. § 57.4532

Blacksmith shops

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Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 38280, June 25, 2026.

Blacksmith shops located on the surface shall be—

(a) At least 100 feet from fan installations used for intake air and mine openings;

(b) Equipped with exhaust vents over the forge and ventilated to prevent the accumulation of the products of combustion; and

(c) Inspected for smoldering fires at the end of each shift.