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Code of Virginia Code - Article 2. Director and Mining Inspectors
Table of Contents » Title 45.1. Mines and Mining » Chapter 14.4:1. Mineral Mine Safety Act » Article 2. Director and Mining Inspectors
Article 2. Director and Mining Inspectors.
§ 45.1-161.292:10. Appointment of mine inspectors.
Mine inspectors shall be appointed by the Director.
§ 45.1-161.292:11. Qualifications of mine inspectors generally.
Each mine inspector shall (i) be not less than 25 years of age; (ii) be of good moral character and temperate habits; (iii) hold a certificate as a mine foreman; and (iv) hold a certificate as a mine inspector issued prior to July 1, 2012, by the Board of Mineral Mining Examiners or on or after July 1, 2012, by the Department.
§ 45.1-161.292:12. Qualifications of inspectors of mines.
Each mine inspector conducting inspections of mineral mines shall have a thorough knowledge of the various systems of working and ventilating underground mineral mines and working surface mineral mines; the control of mine roof and ground control; methods of rescue and recovery in mining operations; application of electricity and mechanical loading in mining operations; equipment and explosives used in mining; and mine haulage.
§ 45.1-161.292:13. Duties of Director.
A. The Director shall supervise execution and enforcement of all laws pertaining to the safety and health of persons employed within or at mineral mines within the Commonwealth, and the protection of property used in connection therewith, and to perform all other duties required pursuant to this chapter and Chapters 14.5 (§ 45.1-161.293 et seq.) and 14.6 (§ 45.1-161.304 et seq.).
B. The Director shall keep a record of all inspections of mineral mines made by him or his authorized representatives. He shall also keep a permanent record thereof, properly indexed, which record shall at all times be open to inspection by any citizen of the Commonwealth.
§ 45.1-161.292:14. Technical specialists.
The Director may appoint technical specialists in the areas of roof control, electricity, ventilation and other mine specialties. Technical specialists shall have all the qualifications of a mine inspector plus such specialized knowledge in their field as may be required. Technical specialists shall advise the Director and mine operators in the areas of their specialty. Technical specialists shall have the power of an inspector to issue a closure order only in cases of imminent danger.