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2012 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 30 - MINES AND MINERALS
CHAPTER 2 - MINING OPERATIONS
30-2-209. Inspections; reports; posting and distribution; interim reports.

Universal Citation:
WY Stat § 30-2-209 (through 2012)
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(a) The person inspecting the mine shall make an accurate report covering each inspection showing:

(i) The date of inspection;

(ii) The condition in which the mine is found;

(iii) The extent to which safety laws relating to mines are violated;

(iv) The progress made in the improvement of the health and safety of the employees;

(v) The number and cause of injuries and death resulting from accidents in and around the mine;

(vi) If any violations of the mine safety laws, rules or regulations are found, the specific section or sections violated, with recommendations for correcting them, and the action taken to eliminate them.

(b) Within seven (7) days after the completion of the inspection, reports shall be posted and distributed as follows:

(i) Two (2) copies to the operator, superintendent or foreman;

(ii) One (1) copy to a designated representative of the employees' organization, if any, of the mine inspected;

(iii) One (1) copy posted on a bulletin board at a prominent place on the premises where it can be conveniently read by the employees and to remain posted until the report of the succeeding examination is posted;

(iv) One (1) copy to the inspector.

(c) If imminent or serious hazards are found, the person making the inspection shall immediately make an interim report in person or by electronic means.

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