Massachusetts § 131 - Guards for loom shuttles; violation of statute
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 131 — Guards for loom shuttles; violation of statute, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 131. Guards for loom shuttles; violation of statute
Section 131. Any person owning, managing or operating a factory where looms are used shall equip them with such guards or other devices as will prevent injury to employees from shuttles falling or being thrown from the looms. Such guards or devices shall be made of such material and be placed in such manner as shall be approved by the department. Whoever violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars for every week during which the violation continues.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 131 cover?
Section 131 ("Guards for loom shuttles; violation of statute") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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