§ 11-7-201. Act cumulative
This act shall not repeal any of the mining laws of the state, except wherein it specifically conflicts, but shall be cumulative to all mining laws in force prior to July 1, 1917.
§ 11-7-202. Penalties
(a) (1) Any person who shall willfully obstruct or hinder the mine inspector in the discharge of his or her duties and every owner, lessee, agent, or manager of a mine who refuses or neglects to furnish the State Mine Inspector the means necessary for making entry, inspection, examination, or inquiry under the mining laws […]
§ 11-7-203. Prosecution of violations
It shall be and is made the duty of the prosecuting attorney in the district wherein the State Mine Inspector shall arrest or cause to be arrested any person violating the provisions of the mining laws of the state to at once take charge of and prosecute the person with reasonable diligence.
§ 11-7-204. Appointment, term, and qualifications
(a) The Governor shall appoint a State Mine Inspector, who shall hold office for a term of two (2) years, beginning on July 1 of every odd-numbered year and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. (b) (1) The mine inspector shall be a citizen of good repute and temperate habits, and he […]
§ 11-7-205. Office, staff, and compensation
(a) The State Mine Inspector shall have an office, which may be located in Fort Smith, and shall safely keep all records, papers, documents, and other property pertaining to or coming into his or her hands by virtue of his or her office and deliver them to his or her successor. (b) (1) The mine […]
§ 11-7-206. State Mine Inspector — Powers and duties
(a) In addition to the duties imposed upon him or her by law, the State Mine Inspector shall: (1) Recommend to the various operators of coal mines throughout the state all safety rules that he or she shall deem advisable; and (2) Investigate the necessity and feasibility of purchasing and maintaining safety, first aid, rescue, […]
§ 11-7-207. Assistant State Mine Inspector
(a) There is created the office of Assistant State Mine Inspector. (b) His or her term of office shall be for a period of two (2) years, to run coextensively with the term of the State Mine Inspector and until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified. (c) He or she shall be […]
§ 11-7-208. Inspection of mines
(a) The State Mine Inspector shall devote his or her entire time to the duties of the office. (b) (1) It shall be the duty of the mine inspector to examine all mines as often as necessary and not less often than once every three (3) months. (2) The employees of any mine, as contemplated […]
§ 11-7-209. Owner, agent, or operator to facilitate inspections — Failure to comply
(a) The owner, agent, or operator of a mine is required to furnish all necessary facilities for entering and making the examinations and inspection, and, if the owner, agent, or operator refuses to permit the inspection or to furnish the necessary facilities for entering and making the examinations and inspection, the inspector shall file his […]
§ 11-7-210. Action to enjoin unsafe working conditions
(a) (1) If the inspector shall, after examination of any mine and the works and machinery pertaining thereto, find the mine worked contrary to the provisions of this act or unsafe for the workmen employed therein, the inspector shall file a complaint before the judge of the circuit court in vacation or the circuit court […]
§ 11-7-211. Authority to arrest violators or clear mine — Injunctive relief for owner
(a) The State Mine Inspector is empowered concurrently with the sheriffs and constables throughout the state to make arrests for any violations of the mining laws of this state, but he or she shall make no arrest until after notice has been given as provided in this act. (b) (1) Where, in the opinion of […]