45.1-161.292:60 - Duties of operator - Virginia Statutes

§ 45.1-161.292:60. Duties of operator.

A. The operator, or his agent, of every mine shall furnish the Director andmine inspectors proper facilities for entering such mine and makingexaminations or obtaining information and shall furnish any data orinformation not of a confidential nature requested by such inspector.

B. The operator of an underground mine, or his agent, shall provide a mineinspector adequate means for transportation to the active working areas ofthe mine within a reasonable time following the mine inspector's arrival atthe mine.

C. The operator or his agent shall, when ordered to do so by a mine inspectorduring the course of his inspection, promptly clear the mine or sectionthereof of all persons.

(1997, c. 390.)