# 30 CFR 75.1731 — Maintenance of belt conveyors and belt conveyor entries.

- **Chapter:** CHAPTER I—MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
- **Subchapter:** SUBCHAPTER O—COAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH
- **Part:** PART 75—MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARDS—UNDERGROUND COAL MINES
- **Subpart:** Subpart R—Miscellaneous
- **Snapshot current through:** 2026-08-19
- **Official eCFR:** https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-30/chapter-I/subchapter-O/part-75/subpart-R/section-75.1731

## Current public text

(a) Damaged rollers, or other damaged belt conveyor components, which pose a fire hazard must be immediately repaired or replaced. All other damaged rollers, or other damaged belt conveyor components, must be repaired or replaced.

(b) Conveyor belts must be properly aligned to prevent the moving belt from rubbing against the structure or components.

(c) Materials shall not be allowed in the belt conveyor entry where the material may contribute to a frictional heating hazard.

(d) Splicing of any approved conveyor belt must maintain flame-resistant properties of the belt.

[73 FR 80616, Dec. 31, 2008]

## Provenance

- Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, Title 30
- Representation: Realm public-data crosswalk
- Legal status: The eCFR is an editorial compilation; consult the official source before relying on the text.