Virginia § 45.2-862 Attention to injured persons

Virginia Statutes

§ 45.2-862 — Attention to injured persons

Virginia § 45.2-862

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 45.2Mines, Minerals, and Energy

Subtitle IICoal Mining

Ch. 8Requirements Applicable to Underground Coal Mines; Electricity, Safety, Etc

Art. 6First Aid Equipment; Medical Care; Emergency Medical Services Providers

Part BUnderground Coal Mines

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Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-862 (2026).

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A.When an injury occurs underground, the injured person shall be brought promptly to the surface. Prompt medical attention shall be provided in the event of injury, and adequate facilities shall be made available for transporting such injured person to a hospital if necessary.

B.Safe transportation shall be provided to carry an injured person from the site where the injury occurred to the surface of the mine.

C.The operator of each mine shall post directional signs that are conspicuously located to identify the routes of ingress to and egress from any mine located off of a public road.

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A. When an injury occurs underground, the injured person shall be brought promptly to the surface. Prompt medical attention shall be provided in the event of injury, and adequate facilities shall be made available for transporting such injured person to a hospital if necessary.

B. Safe transportation shall be provided to carry an injured person from the site where the injury occurred to the surface of the mine.

C. The operator of each mine shall post directional signs that are conspicuously located to identify the routes of ingress to and egress from any mine located off of a public road.