Mine Rescue Teams

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This is Article 5 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Mine Rescue Teams.” It is part of Chapter 11 “Mineral Mine Safety Act”, which is part of Part A “Mineral Mines Generally”, which is part of Subtitle III “Mineral Mines”, which is part of Title 45.2 “Mines, Minerals, and Energy”.

It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 45.2-1134	Mine rescue and first aid stations
§ 45.2-1135	Mine rescue teams
§ 45.2-1136	Duty to train team
§ 45.2-1137	Qualification for team membership; direction of teams
§ 45.2-1138	Team members considered employees of the mine where emergency exists; compensation; workers' compensation
§ 45.2-1139	Requirements of recovery work
§ 45.2-1140	State-designated mine rescue teams
§ 45.2-1141	Mine Rescue Fund
§ 45.2-1142	Inspections; Mine Rescue Coordinator
§ 45.2-1143	Workers' compensation; liability