Except as provided in Sec. 77.1430, the sections in this subpart O apply only to hoists and elevators, together with their appurtenances, that are used for hoisting persons. (Sec. 101, Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Pub. L. 91-173 as amended by Pub. L. 95-164, 91 Stat. 1291 (30 U.S.C. 811)) [48 FR 53241, Nov. 25, 1983]