2014 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines
NRS 512.170 - Annual inspection and investigation of mines by Administrator; posting of recommendations.

At least once a year and at such other times as required the Administrator, or the Administrator s designee, shall visit each mining county in this state and thoroughly inspect and investigate all such mines therein as, in the Administrator s judgment, may require inspection and investigation for the purposes of:

1. Determining whether there has been compliance with health and safety regulations or standards adopted or notices or orders issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

2. Determining whether an imminent danger exists;

3. Determining the cause or causes of accidents, bodily injuries, loss of lives or occupational illnesses which have occurred in such mines;

4. Determining if there are dangerous conditions or practices with respect to the condition or manner of use of equipment, machinery or apparatus; and

5. Obtaining such other information for any other purpose as the Administrator may deem advisable.

[Part 4:176:1909; A 1915, 9; 1955, 148] (NRS A 1975, 520; 1981, 1532)