§ 30-2-209 — Inspections; reports; posting and distribution; interim reports

(a) The person inspecting the mine shall make an accurate
report covering each inspection showing:
(i) The date of inspection;
(ii) The condition in which the mine is found;
(iii) The extent to which safety laws relating to
mines are violated;
(iv) The progress made in the improvement of the
health and safety of the employees;
(v) The number and cause of injuries and death
resulting from accidents in and around the mine;
(vi) If any violations of the mine safety laws, rules
or regulations are found, the specific section or sections
violated, with recommendations for correcting them, and the
action taken to eliminate them.
(b) Within seven (7) days after the completion of the
inspection, reports shall be posted and distributed as follows:
(i) Two (2) copies to the operator, superintendent or
foreman;
(ii) One (1) copy to a designated representative of
the employees' organization, if any, of the mine inspected;
(iii) One (1) copy posted on a bulletin board at a
prominent place on the premises where it can be conveniently
read by the employees and to remain posted until the report of
the succeeding examination is posted;
(iv) One (1) copy to the inspector.
(c) If imminent or serious hazards are found, the person
making the inspection shall immediately make an interim report
in person or by electronic means.