Section 43.11. Safety requirements

(a) Safety precautions. The constructor and superintendent of every tunnel shall use every reasonable precaution to insure the safety of all workmen.

(b) Reporting defects, damage or accidents. The following shall be promptly reported to the tunnel foreman or superintendent by the person observing them:

(1) All defects in or damage to machinery, timbering, apparatus, or other equipment.

(2) All unsafe or dangerous conditions.

(3) All accidents occurring in the course of tunneling operations, even though there is no personal injury. However, accidents of a purely minor character need not be reported.

(c) Approval of apparatus. Upon formal application to the Board, any apparatus, machinery, timbering and safeguards previously installed may be accepted by the Board.

(d) Intoxicating liquors. No person shall, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, be permitted to enter any shaft or tunnel or any of the buildings connected with the operation of any shaft or tunnel nor shall intoxicating liquor be brought into these places. However, the carrying of alcoholic spirits or other stimulants into a shaft, tunnel or building for medical purposes, in accordance with the law, is not prohibited.