KRS 351.1071: Training program -- Certification as shotfirer and driller for solid

blasting.

(1) No person shall drill coal or detonate explosives within a mine using the method of

shooting coal from the solid until that person successfully completes a training

program administered by the department and has passed a test prescribed by the

commissioner.

(2) No person shall be issued a certificate in accordance with subsection (1) of this

section unless he or she presents valid evidence to the commissioner of having one

(1) year of practical underground coal mine experience.