Virginia Statutes
§ 45.2-731 — Examination of escapeways
Virginia § 45.2-731
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 45.2Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Subtitle IICoal Mining
Ch. 7Requirements Applicable to Underground Coal Mines; Mine Construction
Art. 6Mine Openings and Escapeways
Part BUnderground Coal Mines
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-731 (2026).
Text
The mine foreman shall examine every escapeway for hazardous conditions at least weekly. The mine foreman shall mark his initials and the date at each place examined, and if a hazardous condition is found, it shall be reported promptly. A record of such examinations and tests shall be kept at the mine.
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Legislative History
Code 1950, §§ 45-32, 45-33, 45-60.4, 45-68.1, 45-69.7; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Nearby Sections
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§ 45.2-100
Definitions§ 45.2-1000
Definitions§ 45.2-1001
Limitations of chapter§ 45.2-1002
Application of chapter§ 45.2-1003
Authority and duties of Director§ 45.2-1004
Training and certification of blasters§ 45.2-1005
Conflicts of interest prohibited§ 45.2-1007
Coal Surface Mining Regulatory Fund§ 45.2-1008
Coal exploration operations§ 45.2-1010
Form and contents of permit application; fee§ 45.2-1011
Operation and reclamation plans§ 45.2-1012
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