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 contains 10 laws.

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