A. Upon completing a mine inspection, a mine inspector shall complete a certificate regarding such inspections. The certificate of inspection shall show the date of inspection, the condition in which the mine is found, a statement regarding any violations of this chapter and Chapters 14.5 (§ 45.1-161.293 et seq.) and 14.6 (§ 45.1-161.304 et seq.) discovered during the inspection, the progress made in the improvement of the mine as such progress relates to health and safety, the number of accidents and injuries occurring in and about the mine since the previous inspection, and all other facts and information of public interest concerning the condition of the mine as may be useful and proper.
B. The mine inspector shall deliver one copy of the certificate of inspection to the licensed operator, agent or mine foreman, and one copy to the employees' safety committee where applicable, and shall post copies at a prominent place or places on the premises where it can be read conveniently by the miners.
C. With respect to underground mineral mines, the Department shall provide access to certificates of inspection to the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
1997, c. 390; 1998, c. 695.
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