[Gas or other serious condition; operator to report

promptly to mine inspector.] The operator shall report promptly to the mine inspector by telegraph or telephone the occurrence in and about the mines of serious outbursts of gas or other serious conditions threatening to cause the loss of lives. History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 197; 1941 Comp., § 67-2004; 1953 Comp., § 63-20-4.