KRS 351.140: Duties and authority of mine inspectors -- Frequency of underground and

surface mine inspections.

Each mine inspector shall give his entire time and attention to the duties of his office,

which shall consist of the following:

(1) Inspecting mines and aiding, under the direction of the commissioner, in carrying

out and enforcing the provisions of the law relating to the inspection of mines;

(2) Training officials and workmen in and about the mines in first aid and mine rescue

methods;

(3) Advising officials and workmen in methods pertaining to safety in all its phases and

in methods pertaining to the prevention of mine fires and explosions;

(4) Taking charge of mine rescue and recovery work whenever a mine fire, mine

explosion or other serious accid ent occurs within his district, and the commissioner

is not present, and assisting in such work in other districts when so directed by the

commissioner;

(5) Reopening mines or portions of mines that have been sealed on account of fire or

any other cause, when directed by the commissioner to do so;

(6) Inspecting each underground and surface mine in accordance with KRS 351.090(1);

(7) It shall be permissible for a mine inspector to inspect any coal preparation plant or

surface facility of any mining operatio n of coal including any overland coal belts;

and

(8) A mine inspector shall have the express authority to enter upon the premises of and

inspect any coal mine, including any overland coal belts, at any reasonable time.