Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 36-1-23 - Duties - Shaft and/or Slope Superintendent23.1. The superintendent, or in his/her absence the examiner-foreman in charge of the shaft and/or slope, shall, each day, read carefully and countersign with ink or indelible pencil all reports entered in the record book of the shaft and/or slope examiner23.2. The superintendent, or in his/her absence the examiner-foreman in charge of the shaft and/or slope, shall provide and maintain at all shaft and/or slope ope rations lights of stationary character, sufficient to illuminate the surface landing area and all surrounding objects distinctly. 23.3. The superintendent or other certified person shall give prompt attention to the removal of all dangers reported to him/her by his/her examiner-foreman or any other person working in a shaft and/or slope and in case it is impracticable to remove the danger at once, heshe shall see that such area is properly dangered off. 23.4. It shall bethedutyof the superintendent of every shaft and/or slope operation in this state to see that all persons employed be furnished a copy of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Coal Mine Health and Safety Board. 23.5. The superintendent shall see that a new company employee, regardless of previous experience, receives instructions in a particular danger incident in such shaft and/or slope work and be furnished a copy of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Coal Mine Health and Safety Board. Each such new employee shall be adequately familiarized with the approved roof control plan, ventilation plan and ventilating controls and hoisting procedures, location of first-aid equipment and procedures established for contacting medical assistance, check-in check-out system, communications, fire protection and evacuation. Heshe shall be given a complete tour and explanation of the entire construction operation.23.6. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to provide a danger signal (a separate signal for each shift) red in color at a conspicuous location on the surface near each shaft and/or slope opening.23.7. The superintendent or other certified examiner-foreman designated by him/her shall, at least weekly, search all persons entering or about to enter a shaft and/or slope to prevent such person from takingorcarryingthereinanyhallucinatingdrugs, matches, pi pes, cigars, cigarettes, or any device for making lights or fire not authorized or approved. The superintendent or other certified examiner-foreman designated by him/her shall, at least weekly, search all shaft and/or slope surface employees for hallucinating drugs and alcoholic beverages. Such person being searched may be required to reveal the contents within their clothing and material belongings. Resultsofweekly searches shall be recorded in ink or indelible pencil in the shaft and/or slope examiner record book prescribed by the Director 23.8. The superintendent shall at least monthly examine stored first-aid supplies and first-aid equipment. Should heshe find an inadequate supply to comply with the provisions of this rule, immediate action shall be taken to provide such first-aid equipment as required.23.9. The superintendent or other certified person shall not permit unauthorized persons around shafts and/or slopes. 23.10. The superintendent shall provide a check-in and check-out system which shall consist of a check board or time clock record in a place that will not be affected in the event of an explosion.23.11. The superintendent or examiner-foreman of the operator of a shaft and/or slope shall comply with the requirements of W. Va. Code § 22A-2-66 (Accident, notice, investigation by Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training), W. Va. Code § 22A-2-67 (Written report of accident), and W. Va. Code § 22A-2-68 (Preservation of evidence following accident or disaster). The operator shall not alter an accident site or an accident-related area until completion of all investigations pertaining to the accident except to the extent necessary to rescue or recover an individual, prevent or eliminate an imminent danger, or prevent destruction of mining equipment.