CODE OF VIRGINIA

ALLOWING PERSONS TO WORK IN MINE WHERE METHANE MONITORING EQUIPMENT
DISCONNECTED; PENALTY (§ 45.1-161.233)

An operator, agent, or mine foreman shall not knowingly permit any miner to work
in any area of the underground coal mine where such operator, agent, or mine
foreman has knowledge that a methane monitor or other device capable of
detecting the presence of explosive gases has been impaired, disturbed,
disconnected, or bypassed in violation of § 45.1-161.232. Any person convicted
of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony.

HISTORY: 1993, c. 247, § 45.1-30.1; 1994, c. 28.