{"data":{"id":"us-va/4vac25-40-120","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"4VAC25-40-120","heading":"When foreman required","body":"When three or more persons are working in a mine, a certified mine foreman shall be employed who shall ensure that all activities under the foreman's supervision are conducted in a safe manner in compliance with applicable laws and regulations adopted by the department. The director may designate an approved competent person to perform the duties of a certified  mine foreman except for the  examination made at the beginning of each shift.","path":["Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources","Agency 25. Department of Energy","Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining","Part II. General Safety Provisions—Surface and Underground"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title4/agency25/chapter40/section120/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:45:52Z","sha256":"77fdc18dd42e15f259367c2309f94d43c6f989719156e4effb155afa3ed3192c","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/4vac25-40-116","next":"us-va/4vac25-40-130"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}