LAC 40:VII.529. Excavation Occupations

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