KRS 352.320: Mine foreman -- Assistants.

(1) All commercial coal mines shall employ a certified mine foreman therein to

properly carry out the plans and rules when approved by the commissioner of the

department and to be responsible for compliance with the provisions of KRS

Chapter 351 and this chapter.

(2) When the mine workings become so extensive that the mine foreman is unable

personally to carry out the duties required of him by law, the operator,

superintendent, or mine manager shall employ a sufficient number of persons

holding suitable certifi cates of qualifications to act as assistants to the mine

foreman, and under his instructions.