Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Code of Federal Regulations - 30 CFR 57.3430
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MSHA - Title 30 CFR
30 CFR § 57.3430

Activity between machinery or equipment and the highwall or bank.

Precautions--Surface Only

Persons shall not work or travel between machinery or equipment and the highwall or bank where the machinery or equipment may hinder escape from falls or slides of the highwall or bank. Travel is permitted when necessary for persons to dismount.

For further information: See MSHA's Program Policy Manual