KRS 352.380: Death or resignation of mine foreman.

In case of the death or resignation of a mine foreman, the superintendent shall select a

competent certified man, if one (1) is available, and if not, he may temporarily select any

other competent man who, if approved by the mine inspector and the commissi oner, may

serve until the next examination. He shall, while acting as mine foreman, have the same

duties and be liable to the same penalties.