§ 45.2-557. Reports of other accidents and injuries
A. Each miner employed at a mine shall promptly notify his supervisor of any injury received during the course of his employment. B. Each operator shall keep on file a report of each accident, including any accident that does not result in a lost-time injury. Copies of an accident report shall be given to the […]
§ 45.2-558. Duties of mine inspectors
Each mine inspector shall: 1. Report to his supervisor immediately by the quickest available means any mine fire or explosion or any accident that results in loss of life or serious personal injury; 2. Proceed immediately to the scene of any accident at any mine under his jurisdiction that results in loss of life or […]
§ 45.2-556. Operators’ reports of accidents; investigations; reports by Department
A. Each operator shall report promptly to the Department the occurrence at any mine of any accident. The scene of the accident shall not be disturbed pending an investigation, except to the extent necessary to rescue or recover a person, prevent or eliminate an imminent danger, prevent destruction of mining equipment, or prevent suspension of […]
§ 45.2-555. Reports of explosions and mine fires; procedure
A. If an explosion or mine fire occurs in a mine, the operator shall notify the Department by the quickest available means. All facilities of the mine shall be made available for rescue and recovery operations and firefighting. B. No work other than rescue and recovery work and firefighting shall be attempted unless authorized by […]