Ala. Code § 25-9-211 (2026)
Maintenance, Etc., of Mine Locomotives and Other Haulage Equipment.
(Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §50; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 147, p. 2866, §1.)
- (a) Mine locomotives must be maintained so that brakes are adequate and in good order, sand riggings are operative, and locomotives are in safe operating condition.
- (b) Other rolling stock must be maintained so that its condition does not entail undue hazards to transportation crews or to workmen whose duties require them to work around the haulage.
- (c) Cars must be kept reasonably tight to hold coal spillage within practical limits.
- (d) Motormen shall inspect locomotives before operating and report conditions found that make operation hazardous. They shall exercise a degree of care of haulage equipment consistent with the type of service and conditions of operation.
(Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §50; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 147, p. 2866, §1.)