                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

QUALIFICATION FOR TEAM MEMBERSHIP; DIRECTION OF TEAMS (§ 45.2-1137)

A. To qualify for membership in a mine rescue team, an applicant shall (i) be an
experienced miner; (ii) be 50 years of age or younger; and (iii) pass a physical
examination by a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, or licensed
advanced practice registered nurse at least annually. A record that such
examination was taken shall be kept on file by the operator who employs the team
member and a copy shall be furnished to the Director.

B. All rescue or recovery work performed by any mine rescue team shall be under
the jurisdiction of the Department. The Department shall consult with company
officials, representatives of MSHA, and representatives of the miners, and all
shall be in agreement as far as possible on the proper procedure for rescue and
recovery; however, the Director in his discretion may take full responsibility
in directing such work. In every instance, procedures shall be guided by the
mine rescue apparatus and auxiliary equipment manuals.

HISTORY: 1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:43; 2004, c. 855; 2006, c. 396; 2021, Sp.
Sess. I, c. 387; 2023, c. 183.