                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

 DUTIES OF MINE INSPECTORS (§ 45.2-558)

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 serious personal injury and to the
scene of any mine fire or explosion regardless of whether there is loss of life
or serious personal injury;

3. Make such investigation and suggestions and render such assistance as he
deems necessary for the future safety of the employees and make a complete
report to his supervisor as soon as practicable;

4. Provide assistance to mine rescue and recovery operations whenever a mine
fire or explosion or any accident that results in loss of life or serious
personal injury occurs; and

5. Monitor the reopening of every mine or section thereof that has been sealed
or abandoned on account of mine fire or explosion, serious accident, or any
other cause in accordance with a plan approved by the Chief.

HISTORY: Code 1950, §§ 45-4.1, 45-7, 45-9, 45-12, 45-68.4, 45-69, 45-73,
45-74, 45-75, 45-78, 45-79, 45-81, 45-83; 1950, p. 156; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c.
594, §§ 45.1-5, 45.1-21; 1976, c. 598; 1978, cc. 120, 222, 489; 1982, c. 255;
1984, cc. 178, 236, 590; 1985, c. 448; 1987, c. 470; 1988, c. 577; 1990, c. 963;
1993, cc. 171, 442; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.80; 1996, c. 774; 1999, c. 256;
2005, c. 3; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.