Mine Explosions; Mine Fires; Accidents

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This is Article 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Mine Explosions; Mine Fires; Accidents.” It is part of Chapter 5 “Coal Mine Safety Act”, which is part of Part A “Coal Mines Generally”, which is part of Subtitle II “Coal Mining”, which is part of Title 45.2 “Mines, Minerals, and Energy”.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 45.2-555	Reports of explosions and mine fires; procedure
§ 45.2-556	Operators' reports of accidents; investigations; reports by Department
§ 45.2-557	Reports of other accidents and injuries
§ 45.2-558	Duties of mine inspectors