§ 45-564. Shelter holes and manways to be provided.

In all hauling roads, on which hauling is done by animal power, and whereon men have to pass to and from their work, holes for shelter, which shall be kept clear of obstruction, shall be made at least every thirty (30) yards and be kept whitewashed, but shelter holes shall not be required in entries from which rooms are driven at regular intervals not exceeding fifty feet (50) where there is a space of four (4) feet between the car and rib.  But in no case shall men be permitted to travel to and from their work on hauling roads where hauling is done by machinery, and where such hauling is done there shall be a manway provided for men to travel to and from their work.  Said manway shall be six (6) feet in width and five (5) feet in height, and shall be kept clear of all obstructions, and shall be properly timbered.

R.L.1910, § 3986.