Section R11-1-136. Reporting of accidents and injuries  


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  • A.       Where, in or about a mining operation, an accident occurs, it shall be reported promptly to supervisor in charge.

    B.       The State Mine Inspector’s office shall be immediately noti- fied of:

    1.        Any accident or injury to an individual resulting in death, or which has reasonable potential to cause death; and/or

    2.        An entrapment of an individual for more than 30 minutes; and/or

    3.        An unplanned inundation of a mine by a liquid or gas; and/or

    4.        An unplanned ignition of a blasting agent or explosive.

    C.       The State Mine Inspector’s office shall be notified within ten days of any accident or injury to an individual that, in the opin- ion of the attending physician, may result in the injured person being incapacitated for regular work for at least one day beyond the day of injury.

Historical Note

Former Rule 1:36; Amended effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2). Former Section R11-1-136 repealed, new Section R11-1-136 adopted effective August 18, 1980 (Supp. 80-4).