30 CFR § 47.83 - Disclosure in a medical emergency.

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title: "30 CFR § 47.83 - Disclosure in a medical emergency."
title_number: 30
title_name: "Mineral Resources"
section_number: "47.83"
section_name: "Disclosure in a medical emergency."
chapter_name: "MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR"
subchapter_number: "H"
subchapter_name: "EDUCATION AND TRAINING"
part_number: "47"
part_name: "HAZARD COMMUNICATION (HazCom)"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "30 U.S.C. 811, 825."
regulatory_source: "67 FR 42383, June 21, 2002, unless otherwise noted."
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# 47.83 Disclosure in a medical emergency.

(a) Upon request and regardless of the existence of a written statement of need or a confidentiality agreement, the operator must immediately disclose the identity of a trade secret chemical to the treating health professional when that person determines that—

(1) A medical emergency exists, and

(2) The identity of the hazardous chemical is necessary for emergency or first-aid treatment.

(b) The operator may require a written statement of need and confidentiality agreement in accordance with the provisions of § 47.84 and § 47.85 as soon as circumstances permit.