                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

 HIGHWALL INSPECTIONS (§ 45.2-936)

A. A mine foreman shall inspect the face of each highwall for a distance of 25
feet in both directions from an auger or highwall miner operation (i) before any
such operation begins and at least once during each coal producing shift and
(ii) frequently during any period of heavy rainfall or intermittent freezing and
thawing.

B. Hazardous conditions shall be corrected and loose material removed from above
the mining area before any work is begun.

C. Records shall be kept of the inspection and examination performed pursuant to
subsection A. Such records shall be maintained for at least one year.

HISTORY: 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.289; 2011, cc. 826, 862; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c.
387.