KRS 351.103: Eligibility of mining specialists to work as miners.

(1) All persons possessing valid certificates as mine inspectors, electrical

inspectors, mine safety instructors, assistant mine foreman, mine foreman,

shotfirer, and other mining specialties as established by the department, or

certified miner shall be eligible to work at any time as miners, provided they

fulfill the annual requirements for retraining and reeducation as provided in

KRS 351.106.

(2) Supervisory, clerical, and technically trained employees of the mine operator

whose work contributes only indirectly to mine operations shall not be required

to possess a miner's certificate of competency and qualification.