Sec. 15. (a) The operator of a mine shall submit to the director a copy of the Mine Safety Administration Form 7000-2 when the operator files the form with the Mine Safety Administration.

     (b) The operator of a mine shall notify the director immediately when an:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 22-10-3-15

  • Director: means the director of the bureau of mines and mine safety established under IC 22-1-1-4. See Indiana Code 22-10-3-1
  • Mine: means an underground commercial coal mine. See Indiana Code 22-10-3-1
  • Mine Safety Administration: refers to the Mine Safety and Health Administration, United States Department of Labor. See Indiana Code 22-10-3-1
  • Mining laws: means :

    Indiana Code 22-10-3-1

  • Operator: means an individual, firm, association, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation operating an underground coal mine or any part of a mine. See Indiana Code 22-10-3-1
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
(1) accident occurs which prohibits the normal operation of the mine for one (1) or more shifts, or for the remainder of the shift during which the accident occurred; and

(2) injury has been reported to the Mine Safety Administration.

     (c) It shall be the duty of the operator of any mine to operate such mine in full conformity with the coal mining laws of this state.

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.29. As amended by P.L.35-2007, SEC.20.