20 chapters · 634 sections in this title.
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1136 Duty to train team
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It is the duty and responsibility of the Department to see that every mine rescue team is properly trained by a qualified instructor of the Department or another person who has a certificate of training from the Department or MSHA.
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1137 Qualification for team membership; direction of teams
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A. To qualify for membership in a mine rescue team, an applicant shall (i) be an experienced miner; (ii) be 50 years of age or younger; and (iii) pass a physical examination by a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, or licensed advanced practice registered nurse at l…
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1138 Team members considered employees of the mine where emergency exists; compensation; workers' compensation
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When engaged in rescue or recovery work during an emergency at a mine, all team members assigned to the work shall be considered, during the period of their work, employees of the mine where the emergency exists and shall be compensated by the licensed operator at the rate establ…
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1139 Requirements of recovery work
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A. During recovery work and prior to entering any mine, each 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 sh…