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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 6 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1954, chapter 191; in 1966, chapter 594; in 1979, chapter 315; in 1983, chapter 70; in 1985, chapters 296 and 302; in 1994, chapter 28<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":64227,"section_number":"45.2-772","catch_line":" Surface equipment","order_by":null,"url":"\/45.2-772\/"}],"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":224039,"object_type":"law","relational_id":61043,"identifier":"45.2-915","token":"45.2\/II\/C\/9\/6\/45.2-915","url":"\/45.2-915\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/45.2-915\/","token":"45.2\/II\/C\/9\/6\/45.2-915","dublin_core":{"Title":" Haulage and mobile equipment; operating condition","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 45.2-915","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> All mobile equipment shall be maintained in a safe operating condition. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Positive-acting stopblocks shall be used where necessary to protect persons from the danger of moving or runaway haulage equipment. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> Where it is necessary for persons to cross conveyors regularly, suitable crossing facilities shall be provided. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> No person shall get on or off moving equipment. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> When the equipment operator is present, any person getting on or off mobile equipment shall notify the operator before doing so. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> Mobile equipment shall not be left unattended unless the brakes are set. Mobile equipment with wheels or tracks, when parked on a grade, shall either be blocked or turned in to a bank unless the lowering of the bucket or blade to the ground will prevent movement and such bucket or blade is lowered. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

G.<\/span> No person shall work on or from a piece of mobile equipment in a raised position unless the equipment is specifically designed to lift a person. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

H.<\/span> Water, debris, or spilled materials<\/span> that could create a hazard to moving equipment shall be removed. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

I.<\/span> Where seating facilities are provided on self-propelled mobile equipment, the operator shall be seated before such equipment is moved. No person shall be allowed to ride on top of self-propelled mobile equipment. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

J.<\/span> The operator of a piece of self-propelled haulage equipment shall sound a warning before he starts such equipment and as he approaches any place where a person is or is likely to be. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

K.<\/span> Each mantrip shall be operated independently under the charge of an authorized person. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

L.<\/span> Each mantrip shall be maintained in safe operating condition. Mantrips shall be provided in sufficient number to prevent any mantrip from becoming overloaded. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

M.<\/span> No employee shall board or leave a moving mantrip. Each employee shall remain seated while in a moving car and shall proceed in an orderly manner to and from a mantrip. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\n HAULAGE AND MOBILE EQUIPMENT; OPERATING CONDITION (\u00a7 45.2-915)\n\nA. All mobile equipment shall be maintained in a safe operating condition.\n\nB. Positive-acting stopblocks shall be used where necessary to protect persons\nfrom the danger of moving or runaway haulage equipment.\n\nC. Where it is necessary for persons to cross conveyors regularly, suitable\ncrossing facilities shall be provided.\n\nD. No person shall get on or off moving equipment.\n\nE. When the equipment operator is present, any person getting on or off mobile\nequipment shall notify the operator before doing so.\n\nF. Mobile equipment shall not be left unattended unless the brakes are set.\nMobile equipment with wheels or tracks, when parked on a grade, shall either be\nblocked or turned in to a bank unless the lowering of the bucket or blade to the\nground will prevent movement and such bucket or blade is lowered.\n\nG. No person shall work on or from a piece of mobile equipment in a raised\nposition unless the equipment is specifically designed to lift a person.\n\nH. Water, debris, or spilled materials that could create a hazard to moving\nequipment shall be removed.\n\nI. Where seating facilities are provided on self-propelled mobile equipment, the\noperator shall be seated before such equipment is moved. No person shall be\nallowed to ride on top of self-propelled mobile equipment.\n\nJ. The operator of a piece of self-propelled haulage equipment shall sound a\nwarning before he starts such equipment and as he approaches any place where a\nperson is or is likely to be.\n\nK. Each mantrip shall be operated independently under the charge of an\nauthorized person.\n\nL. Each mantrip shall be maintained in safe operating condition. Mantrips shall\nbe provided in sufficient number to prevent any mantrip from becoming\noverloaded.\n\nM. No employee shall board or leave a moving mantrip. Each employee shall remain\nseated while in a moving car and shall proceed in an orderly manner to and from\na mantrip.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7\u00a7 45-69.1 to 45-69.3, 45-69.5; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c.\n594, \u00a7\u00a7 45.1-71 to 45.1-74; 1979, c. 315; 1983, c. 70; 1985, cc. 296, 302;\n1994, c. 28, \u00a7 45.1-161.268; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}