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 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 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 45.2-1144	Reports of explosions and mine fires; procedure
§ 45.2-1145	Operators' reports of accidents; investigations; reports by Department
§ 45.2-1146	Reports of other accidents and injuries
§ 45.2-1147	Duties of mine inspectors