Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org36406345.2-1146 Reports of other accidents and injuries2026Mines, Minerals, and EnergyMineral MinesMineral Mines GenerallyMineral Mine Safety ActMine Explosions; Mine Fires; Accidents

A. Each miner employed at a mine shall promptly notify his supervisor of any injury received during the course of his employment.

B. Each operator shall keep on file a report of each accident including any accident that does not result in a lost-time injury. Copies of such report shall be given to the injured person or his designated representative to enable him to review the accident report and verify its accuracy prior to the filing of such report for the review of state or federal mine inspectors.

1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:52; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.