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VA Code § 45.2-1133 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1133. (Effective October 1, 2021) Making false statements; penalty

It is unlawful for any person responsible for making any map or other data to be furnished pursuant to the Act to (i) fail to correctly show, within the limits of error, the data required or (ii) knowingly make any false statement or return in connection with such map or other data. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor, and a person convicted of violating this section shall be fined not less than $50 and not more than $200.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:39; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1134 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1134. (Effective October 1, 2021) Mine rescue and first aid stations

The Director is hereby authorized to purchase, equip, and operate for the use of the Department any mine rescue and first aid stations he determines necessary for the adequate provision of mine rescue and recovery services at all mines in the Commonwealth.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:40; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1135 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1135. (Effective October 1, 2021) Mine rescue teams

The Director may have trained and employed at the mine rescue and first aid stations operated by the Department within the Commonwealth the mine rescue teams that he determines necessary. Each member of a mine rescue team shall devote four hours each month for training purposes and shall be available at all times to assist in rescue work. Members shall receive compensation for services at a rate set by the Director, to be determined annually based on prevailing wage rates within the industry. For the purposes of workers' compensation coverage during training periods, such team members shall be deemed to be within the scope of their regular employment. The Director shall certify to the Comptroller of the Commonwealth that such team members have performed the required service. Upon such certification, the Comptroller shall issue a warrant upon the state treasury for their compensation. The Director may remove any team member at any time.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:41; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1136 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1136. (Effective October 1, 2021) Duty to train team

It is the duty and responsibility of the Department to see that every mine rescue team is properly trained by a qualified instructor of the Department or another person who has a certificate of training from the Department or MSHA.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:41; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1137 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1137. (Effective October 1, 2021) Qualification for team membership; direction of teams

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 nurse practitioner 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.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:43; 2004, c. 855; 2006, c. 396; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1138 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1138. (Effective October 1, 2021) Team members considered employees of the mine where emergency exists; compensation; workers' compensation

When engaged in rescue or recovery work during an emergency at a mine, all team members assigned to the work shall be considered, during the period of their work, employees of the mine where the emergency exists and shall be compensated by the licensed operator at the rate established in the area for such work. In no event shall such rate be less than the prevailing wage rate in the industry for the most skilled class of inside mine labor. During the period of their emergency employment, all team members shall be deemed to be within the employment of the licensed operator of the mine for the purpose of workers' compensation coverage.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:44; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1139 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1139. (Effective October 1, 2021) Requirements of recovery work

A. During recovery work and prior to entering any mine, each mine rescue team conducting recovery work shall be properly informed of existing conditions by the operator or his agent in charge.B. Each mine rescue team performing rescue or recovery work with breathing apparatus shall be provided with a backup team of equal strength, stationed at each fresh air base.C. For every two teams performing work underground, one six-member team shall be stationed at the mine portal.D. Two-way communication, life lines, or their equivalent shall be provided by the fresh air base to each team, and no team member shall be permitted to advance beyond such communication system.E. A mine rescue team shall immediately return to the fresh air base if any team member's breathing apparatus malfunctions or the low-oxygen alarm activates.F. The Director may also assign rescue and recovery work to inspectors, instructors, or other qualified employees of the Department as the Director determines to be desirable.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:45; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1140 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1140. (Effective October 1, 2021) State-designated mine rescue teams

The Director may, upon the request of a licensed operator or agent who employs a mine rescue team, designate two or more mine rescue teams as "state-designated mine rescue teams." Any team that is certified as a mine rescue team by MSHA under 30 C.F.R. Part 49 is eligible to be a state-designated team. Following the designation of any such team, the Director shall, upon the payment to the Department of an annual fee, set by the Director based on current costs for maintaining mine rescue stations and personnel, assign two or more state-designated teams to the licensed operator. A licensed operator who has paid the rescue fee is entitled to the rescue services of a state-designated rescue team at no additional charge.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:46; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1141 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1141. (Effective October 1, 2021) Mine Rescue Fund

A. There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Mine Rescue Fund, referred to in this section as "the Fund." The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All moneys collected from licensed operators pursuant to the provisions of § 45.2-1140 shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining in the Fund, including interest thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund.B. Moneys in the Fund shall be used solely for the purposes of administering the state-designated mine rescue team program. Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the Comptroller upon written request signed by the Director.C. On July 1 of each year, or as soon thereafter as sufficient moneys are in the Fund, 10 percent of the moneys in the Fund shall be transferred from the Fund to the Department for purposes of administering the state-designated mine rescue team program. On an annual basis, funds in excess of the sum that is transferred for administrative purposes shall be divided equally among all state-designated mine rescue teams.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:47; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1142 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1142. (Effective October 1, 2021) Inspections; Mine Rescue Coordinator

A. The Director shall (i) inspect, or cause to be inspected, the rescue station of each state-designated mine rescue team four times each year; (ii) ensure that each rescue station is adequately equipped; and (iii) ensure that all team members are adequately trained.B. The Director shall designate an employee of the Department as the Mine Rescue Coordinator, who shall perform the duties assigned by the Director.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:48; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1143 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1143. (Effective October 1, 2021) Workers' compensation; liability

A. For the purpose of workers' compensation coverage during any mine disaster to which a state-designated mine rescue team responds under the provisions of this article, each member of the state-designated team shall be deemed to be within the employment of the licensed operator of the mine at which the disaster occurred.B. No member of a state-designated team engaging in rescue work at a mine shall be liable for civil damages for acts or omissions resulting from the rendering of such rescue work unless the act or omission was the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct.C. No operator providing personnel to a state-designated mine rescue team to engage in rescue work at a mine not owned or operated by the operator shall be liable for any civil damages for acts or omissions resulting from the rendering of such rescue work.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:49; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1144 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1144. (Effective October 1, 2021) 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. Any independent contractor shall notify the licensed operator of such incident. 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 or started until and unless it is authorized by the Department.C. If an explosion occurs in an underground mine, the fan shall not be reversed except by authority of the officials in charge of rescue and recovery work, and then only after a study of the effect of reversing the fan on persons who might have survived the explosion and are still underground.D. The Department shall make available all the facilities at its disposal in effecting rescue and recovery work. The Director shall act as consultant, or take personal charge, where in his opinion the circumstances of any mine explosion, fire, or other accident warrant.E. The orders of the officials in charge of rescue and recovery work shall be respected and obeyed by all persons engaged in rescue and recovery work.F. The Director shall maintain an up-to-date rescue and recovery plan for prompt and adequate employment at any mineral mine in the Commonwealth. All employees of the Department shall be kept fully informed and trained in their respective duties in executing rescue and recovery plans. The Department's plans shall be published annually and furnished to all licensed operators of mineral mines. Changes in the plan shall be published promptly when made and furnished to all licensed operators of mines.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:50; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1145 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1145. (Effective October 1, 2021) 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 involving serious personal injury or death to any person, whether employed in the mine or not. The scene of the accident shall not be disturbed pending an investigation, except to prevent the suspension of use of a slope, entry, or facility vital to the operation of a section or a mine. In any case in which reasonable doubt exists as to whether to leave the scene unchanged, the operator shall secure prior approval from the Department before any change is made.B. The Director shall go personally or dispatch one or more mine inspectors to the scene of such a mineral mine accident, investigate causes, and issue any orders needed to ensure the safety of other persons.C. Representatives of the operator shall render any assistance needed and act in a consulting capacity in the investigation. An employee, if so designated by the employees of the mine, shall be notified, and as many as three employees if so designated as representatives of the employees may be present at the investigation in a consulting capacity.D. The Department shall render a complete report of circumstances and causes of each accident investigated and make recommendations for the prevention of similar accidents. The Department shall furnish one copy of the report to the licensed operator, one copy to any other operator whose employees were exposed to hazards as a result of the accident, and one copy to the employee representative if he has been present at the investigation. The Director shall maintain a complete file of all accident reports for mineral mines. Further publicity may be ordered by the Director in an effort to prevent mine accidents.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:51; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1146 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1146. (Effective October 1, 2021) 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 such report shall be given to the injured person or his designated representative to enable him to review the accident report and verify its accuracy prior to the filing of such report for the review of state or federal mine inspectors.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:52; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1147 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1147. (Effective October 1, 2021) Duties of mine inspectors

Each mine inspector shall:1. Report to his supervisor immediately, and by the quickest available means, any mine fire, mine explosion, or accident involving serious personal injury or death;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 personal injury. He shall make any investigation and suggestions and render any assistance he deems necessary for the future safety of the employees, and he shall make a complete report to his supervisor as soon as practicable. He shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and administer oaths or affirmations; and3. Take charge of mine rescue and recovery operations whenever a mine fire, mine explosion, or other serious accident occurs and supervise the reopening of any mine or section thereof that has been sealed or abandoned on account of fire or any other cause.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:53; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1148 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1148. (Effective October 1, 2021) Frequency of mine inspections

A. The Director shall conduct a complete inspection of each underground mineral mine at least every 180 days, and of any surface mineral mine that is not inspected by MSHA at least once per year. An additional inspection of such mineral mine shall be made when deemed appropriate by the Director based on an evaluation of risks at such mine or if requested by miners employed at a mine or the licensed operator of a mine.B. The Director shall not conduct an inspection of a surface mineral mine that is inspected by MSHA; however, a mine inspector or other employee of the Department may enter such mine in order to (i) respond to a complaint of a violation of the Act; (ii) respond to and investigate any serious personal injury or death; and (iii) with the consent of the licensed operator, conduct training programs.C. The Director shall determine whether a particular surface mineral mine is inspected by MSHA. The Director shall make such determination based on information provided by MSHA and Department records.D. The Director shall request representatives of MSHA to serve with Department personnel on a joint committee of cooperation. The committee shall include the Director of the Division and such additional Division employees as the Director designates. The committee shall meet at least twice annually at the call of the Director for the purpose of facilitating communication and resolving discrepancies regarding the inspection responsibilities of state and federal agencies with respect to surface mineral mines in the Commonwealth.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:54; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1149 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1149. (Effective October 1, 2021) Evaluation of risks at mines

A. For the purpose of allocating the resources of the Department that are to be used for conducting additional inspections, the Department shall develop a procedural policy for scheduling such inspections based on an assessment, to be made at least annually, of the comparative risks at each underground mineral mine and at any surface mineral mine that is not inspected by MSHA. Such policy shall be prepared with the assistance of working groups consisting of persons knowledgeable in mine safety issues. The issuance of such policy shall be exempt from Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act. Variables that shall be included in the risk assessment measures include (i) fatality and serious accident rates at the mine, (ii) the rates of issuance of closure orders and notices of violations of the mine safety laws of the Commonwealth at the mine, and (iii) the frequency rates for nonserious accidents or nonfatal days lost. Risk assessments shall be developed for both independent contractors and individual mine sites.B. The Director shall schedule additional inspections at each underground mineral mine, and at each surface mineral mine that is not inspected by MSHA, based on the rating assigned to it reflecting the assessment of its risks compared to other such mines in the Commonwealth.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:55; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1150 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1150. (Effective October 1, 2021) Review of inspection reports and records

Prior to completing an inspection of an underground mineral mine, a mine inspector shall review the most recent available report of inspection by MSHA. Prior to completing any inspection of a mine, a mine inspector shall comprehensively review the records of pre-shift examinations, on-shift exams, daily inspections, weekly examinations, and other records relating to safety and health conditions in the mine that are required to be maintained pursuant to the Act, for the 30-day period preceding the inspection. The mine inspector may, but shall not be required to, review the records for such additional period as he may deem prudent.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:56; 1998, c. 695; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1151 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1151. (Effective October 1, 2021) Advance notice of inspections; confidentiality of trade secrets

A. No person shall give advance notice of any mine inspection conducted under the provisions of this title without authorization from the Director.B. All information that is reported to or otherwise obtained by the Director or his authorized representative in connection with any inspection or proceeding under this title and that contains or might reveal a trade secret referred to in 18 U.S.C. § 1905 shall be considered confidential for the purpose of that section, except that such information may be disclosed to the Director or his authorized representative concerned with carrying out any provision of this title or any proceeding hereunder. In any such proceeding, the court or the Director shall issue any order appropriate to protect the confidentiality of trade secrets.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:57; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1152 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1152. (Effective October 1, 2021) Scheduling of mine inspections

A. The Director shall schedule the inspections of mines under this article, to the extent deemed reasonable and prudent, in order to reduce their chronological proximity to inspections conducted by MSHA. To this end, the Director shall endeavor to coordinate the timing of inspections with MSHA personnel.B. The Director and mine inspectors, to the extent deemed reasonable and prudent, shall schedule mine inspections to commence at a variety of hours of the day and days of the week, including evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:58; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
VA Code § 45.2-1153 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy|Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act|§ 45.2-1153. (Effective October 1, 2021) Denial of entry

No person shall deny the Director or any mine inspector entry upon or through a mine for the purpose of conducting an inspection or into any office at the site where maps or records relating to the mine are located, pursuant to the Act.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:59; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.