4VAC25-20-380. Notification of intent to conduct an on-site examination.
A. The mine inspector will notify the underground mine foreman of an order of closure or notice of violation for a hazardous condition related to roof control or ventilation in the area of the foreman's responsibility. The inspector will let him know that he intends to invoke the provision of the law for an on-site examination of the foreman.
B. The following approach will be taken by the mine inspector in giving notice to the underground mine foreman:
1. The notification will be given by the inspector in private.
2. The inspector will be courteous and professional in explaining the reason for the on-site examination.
3. The inspector will explain the procedures he will follow in conducting the on-site examination.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.28 and 45.1-161.34 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 22, eff. August 20, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 1, eff. October 19, 2017.