4VAC25-20-240: Automatic elevator operator

A. Applicants shall possess one year mining experience or appropriately related work experience approved by the chief.

B. Applicants shall pass the automatic elevator operator and gas detection examinations.

C. The applicant shall obtain written permission from a mine official to have a representative from the division observe the applicant's operation of an automatic elevator at the mine. Permission shall be on company stationery, signed by the company official, and submitted to the division prior to the scheduled observation. The applicant shall demonstrate proper use of the equipment.