Virginia § 45.2-1114 Certification of certain persons employed in mineral mines; powers of the Department

Virginia Statutes

§ 45.2-1114 — Certification of certain persons employed in mineral mines; powers of the Department

Virginia § 45.2-1114

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 45.2Mines, Minerals, and Energy

Subtitle IIIMineral Mines

Ch. 11Mineral Mine Safety Act

Art. 3Certification of Mineral Mine Workers

Part AMineral Mines Generally

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Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-1114 (2026).

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A.The Department may require certification of each person who works in a mineral mine or whose duties and responsibilities in relation to mineral mining require competency, skill, or knowledge in order to perform the tasks required of him in a manner consistent with the preservation of the health and safety of persons and property. Each of the following certificates shall be issued by the Department, and a person who holds such a certificate is authorized to perform the tasks that the Act requires to be performed by such certified person:

1.Surface foreman;

2.Surface foreman open pit;

3.Underground foreman;

4.Surface blaster;

5.Electrical repairman;

6.Underground mining blaster;

7.General mineral miner; and

8.Mine inspector.

B.Certification shall also be required for any

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A. The Department may require certification of each person who works in a mineral mine or whose duties and responsibilities in relation to mineral mining require competency, skill, or knowledge in order to perform the tasks required of him in a manner consistent with the preservation of the health and safety of persons and property. Each of the following certificates shall be issued by the Department, and a person who holds such a certificate is authorized to perform the tasks that the Act requires to be performed by such certified person:

1. Surface foreman;

2. Surface foreman open pit;

3. Underground foreman;

4. Surface blaster;

5. Electrical repairman;

6. Underground mining blaster;

7. General mineral miner; and

8. Mine inspector.

B. Certification shall also be required for any additional tasks that the Department requires by regulation.

C. The Department may adopt regulations necessary or incidental to the performance of duties or the execution of powers conferred under this title. Such regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act.