2 Colo. Code Regs. § 407-5-2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Rule 2 CCR 407-5-2 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF OPERATORS AND CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS

2.1 Responsibilities of Operators

(1) The operator shall immediately notify the Office of a fatality.

(a) During regular business hours of the Office, notice shall be given to the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Mine Safety and Training Program.

(b) At all other times, or alternatively, the notice may be given to the Colorado Office of Emergency Management.

(2) The operator shall allow the Office or Board access to the mine property for the purposes of conducting any investigation related to health and safety as provided herein.

(3) The operator may at any time request the Office and Board to conduct an investigation of any injury or accident in order for the Office to obtain knowledge that may be valuable in conducting certification and training. (34-21-101(h))

2.2Responsibilities of Certified Individuals

Certified individuals shall:

(1) comply with state and federal rules and regulations applicable to mine health and safety, and with other such state or federal laws as may be in effect concerning certified positions.

(2) be knowledgeable about state and federal mine health and safety laws, and operate in a safe and competent manner. (34-22-109 )

(3) initiate whatever actions are necessary to obtain renewal or reinstatement of certification.

2.3Duration of Certification

(1) Once certified, certification shall continue to remain in effect except for the following situations:

(a) if certification expires from a person's lack of being actively employed in the coal mining industry for more than five years, the Board may require proof of employment history or refresher training completed to determine if certification may still be valid.

(b) if certification is suspended or revoked as provided in these rules;

(c) if renewal conditions to maintain certification in good standing have not been satisfied, as follows;

(i) surface blasters must renew their certification every five years.

(ii) surface and underground electricians must renew their certification every year.

(2) On a case-by case basis, the Board will weigh special circumstances contributing to expiration of certification, such as military duty or working abroad, when determining a person's qualifications.

(3) The Board may take action to reinstate an individual's certification.

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