20 chapters · 634 sections in this title.
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-550 Requirements of recovery work
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A. During recovery work and prior to entering any mine, every mine rescue team conducting recovery work shall be properly informed of existing conditions by the operator or his agent in charge. B. Each mine rescue team performing rescue or recovery work with breathing apparatus s…
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-551 State-designated mine rescue teams
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The Director may, upon the request of an operator or agent who employs a mine rescue team, designate two or more mine rescue teams as "state-designated mine rescue teams." Any team that is certified as a mine rescue team by MSHA under 30 C.F.R. Part 49 shall be eligible to be a s…
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-552 Mine Rescue Fund
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The Mine Rescue Fund, referred to in this section as "the Fund," is hereby created as a special nonreverting fund in the state treasury. The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All moneys collected from operators pursuant to agreements entered into by the D…
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-553 Inspections; Mine Rescue Coordinator
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A. The Director shall (i) inspect, or cause to be inspected, the rescue station of each state-designated mine rescue team four times each year; (ii) ensure that all rescue stations are adequately equipped; and (iii) ensure that all team members are adequately trained. B. The Dire…