KRS 352.350: Mine foreman to notify licensee or superintendent of dangers -- Duties as

to reports -- Compliance with inspector's recommendations.

(1) The mine foreman shall notify, in writing, the licensee or superintendent of the mine

of his inability to comply w ith any of the requirements of the mining laws, and the

licensee or superintendent shall at once attend to the matter complained of by the

mine foreman so as to enable him to comply with the mining laws.

(2) The mine foreman shall each day enter and sign plainly with ink, in a book provided

for that purpose, a report of the condition of the mine. The report shall clearly state

any danger that comes under his observation during the day or is reported to him by

his assistants or by the fire bosses, and shall state what action was taken to correct

such danger, whether or not there is a proper supply of material on hand for the safe

working of the mine, and whether or not the mining laws are being complied with.

The mine foreman shall each day read carefully, an d countersign with ink, all

reports entered in the record book of the fire bosses.

(3) The mine superintendent, mine manager, mine foreman, and assistant foreman shall

be held jointly responsible for the immediate compliance with the provisions of

KRS Chapter 351 and this chapter.