Arkansas § 11-7-310 - Gates, bonnets, and other safety measures.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-7-310 — Gates, bonnets, and other safety measures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-7-310. Gates, bonnets, and other safety measures.
The owner, agent, or operator shall cause every landing on a level or above the surface of the ground and the entrance to each intermediate vein to be securely fenced by a gate and a bonnet so prepared to cover and protect the shaft and the entrances thereto. The entrance to every abandoned slope, air, or other shaft shall be securely fenced off. Every steam boiler shall be provided with proper steam gauge, water gauge, and safety valve. All underground self-acting or engine plains or gangways on which cars are drawn and persons allowed to travel shall be provided with some proper means of signaling between stopping places, and the end of the plains and gangways and sufficient places of refuge at the side of the plains or gangways shall be provided at intervals of not more than thirty feet (30') apart.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-7-310
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-7-310 cover?
Section 11-7-310 ("Gates, bonnets, and other safety measures.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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