MINING — surface — no shafts, tunnels, or drifts — all employees
This classification applies to surface mining (open pit method) of ores or minerals, including but not limited to gold, borax, graphite, gypsum and perlite. This classification includes all activities involved in the construction or operation of the mine, including but not limited to the construction of buildings, roads, water systems, power lines or tramways; the installation, operation or maintenance of machinery or equipment; the operation of commissaries and blasting when performed by the mine operator. This classification includes mining engineers engaged in geophysical exploration, surveying or mapping of sites.
Ore milling operations shall be separately classified as 1452, Mining — ore milling.
Underground mining operations shall be classified as 6251, Tunneling or Underground Mining.
Rock quarrying operations shall be classified as 1624(1), Quarries.
Blasting operations performed on a fee basis shall be classified as 1330, Blasting.
| Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote | Effective Date |
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Phraseology: Footnote: This classification applies to surface mining (open pit method) of ores and minerals, including but not limited to gold, borax, graphite, gypsum and perlite. This classification includes all activities involved in the construction or operation of the mine, including but not limited to the construction of buildings, roads, water systems, power lines or tramways; the installation, operation or maintenance of machinery or equipment; the operation of commissaries and blasting when performed by the mine operator. This classification includes mining engineers engaged in geophysical exploration, surveying and mapping of sites. Subsequent ore milling operations shall be separately classified as 1452, Mining — ore milling. Underground mining operations shall be classified as 1123, Mining — underground — with shafts, tunnels or drifts; all employees with exposure to underground mining operations, and 1124, Mining — underground - surface employees. Rock quarrying operations shall be classified as 1624(1), Quarries. Blasting operations performed on a fee basis are classified as 1330, Blasting. Industry Group/Related Classifications: Rules: | 9/1/2021 |
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