Labor Code section 7971

Whenever there is any ignition of gas or vapor in a tunnel or underground mine, all work shall cease, employees shall be removed, and reentry except for rescue purposes shall be prohibited until the division has conducted an inspection and authorized reentry for maintenance or production in writing.

Source: Section 7971, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=7971. (updated Jan. 1, 1972; accessed Oct. 20, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/labor_code_section_7971

Original Source: Section 7971, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=7971. (last accessed May 12, 2025).