1. A. Prohibited Occupations. The following occupations are prohibited to minors:

   1. 1. excavating, working in, or backfilling trenches which exceed 4 feet in depth at any point;
   2. 2. excavating for buildings or other structures, or working in such excavations which exceed 4 feet in depth at any point;
   3. 3. working within tunnels prior to completion of all driving and shoring operations; and
   4. 4. working within shafts prior to the completion of all sinking and shoring operations.
2. B. Exemptions. Registered apprentices and registered student-learners are exempt from the prohibitions which apply to occupations in excavation work.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 23:161.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Labor, Office of Labor, LR 7:48 (February 1981), amended by the Department of Labor, Office of Labor, LR 17:357 (April 1991), amended by the Department of Labor, Office of Regulatory Services, LR 30:2065 (September 2004).