Ala. Code § 25-9-273 (2026)
Operation, Inspection, and Maintenance of Shovels and Draglines.
(Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §75; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 147, p. 2866, §1.)
- (a) Inspection. Shovels and draglines shall be inspected at the beginning of each shift, and such inspection shall include all mechanical equipment. Electrical equipment shall be regularly inspected by a qualified person.
- (b) Maintenance. Where mechanical shovels and draglines are used at night, all lights shall be inspected before darkness, defective globes replaced, and defective wiring repaired.
- (c) Oiling. Mechanical equipment on shovels and draglines shall not be cleaned or oiled while in motion, except where so designed or modified as to make lubrication while in motion safe.
- (d) Steps, etc. All steps, handrails, grab irons, and floors shall be kept free from grease and extraneous material.
- (e) Unauthorized person. No unauthorized person shall be allowed on any power shovel or dragline.
- (f) Passage of persons. No person shall pass under the boom or bucket of a shovel or dragline while in operation.
- (g) Warning. The operator of a shovel or dragline shall sound a warning prior to placing the machine in operation.
(Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §75; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 147, p. 2866, §1.)