The Director may have trained and employed at the mine rescue and first aid stations operated by the Department within the Commonwealth the mine rescue teams that he determines necessary. Each member of a mine rescue team shall devote four hours each month for training purposes and shall be available at all times to assist in rescue work. Members shall receive compensation for services at a rate set by the Director, to be determined annually based on prevailing wage rates within the industry. For the purposes of workers' compensation coverage during training periods, such team members shall be deemed to be within the scope of their regular employment. The Director shall certify to the Comptroller of the Commonwealth that such team members have performed the required service. Upon such certification, the Comptroller shall issue a warrant upon the state treasury for their compensation. The Director may remove any team member at any time.
1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:41; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Chapter 11 - Mineral Mine Safety Act
§ 45.2-1100. Mineral Mine Safety Act
§ 45.2-1102. Safety and health
§ 45.2-1103. Special safety rules
§ 45.2-1104. Persons permitted to work in mines; age requirements
§ 45.2-1105. Prohibited acts by miners or other persons; miners to comply with law
§ 45.2-1106. Safety materials and supplies
§ 45.2-1107. Notifying miners of violations; compliance with Act
§ 45.2-1109. Appointment and general qualifications of mine inspectors
§ 45.2-1110. Qualifications of mine inspectors
§ 45.2-1111. Duties of Director
§ 45.2-1112. Technical specialists
§ 45.2-1113. Records of Board of Mineral Mining Examiners
§ 45.2-1114. Certification of certain persons employed in mineral mines; powers of the Department
§ 45.2-1115. Examinations required for Mineral Mining Certifications
§ 45.2-1116. Performance of certain tasks by uncertified persons; penalty
§ 45.2-1117. Examination fees; Mineral Mining Examiners' Fund
§ 45.2-1118. Reciprocal acceptance of other certifications
§ 45.2-1119. Renewal of certificates
§ 45.2-1120. Revocation of certificates
§ 45.2-1122. General mineral miner certification
§ 45.2-1123. Foreman certification
§ 45.2-1124. License required for operation of mineral mines; term
§ 45.2-1126. Application for license
§ 45.2-1127. Denial or revocation of license
§ 45.2-1128. Operating without license; penalty
§ 45.2-1129. Annual reports; condition to issuance of license following transfer of ownership
§ 45.2-1130. Notices to Department; resumption of mining following discontinuance
§ 45.2-1132. When the Director may cause maps to be made; payment of expense
§ 45.2-1133. Making false statements; penalty
§ 45.2-1134. Mine rescue and first aid stations
§ 45.2-1135. Mine rescue teams
§ 45.2-1136. Duty to train team
§ 45.2-1137. Qualification for team membership; direction of teams
§ 45.2-1139. Requirements of recovery work
§ 45.2-1140. State-designated mine rescue teams
§ 45.2-1142. Inspections; Mine Rescue Coordinator
§ 45.2-1143. Workers' compensation; liability
§ 45.2-1144. Reports of explosions and mine fires; procedure
§ 45.2-1145. Operators' reports of accidents; investigations; reports by Department
§ 45.2-1146. Reports of other accidents and injuries
§ 45.2-1147. Duties of mine inspectors
§ 45.2-1148. Frequency of mine inspections
§ 45.2-1149. Evaluation of risks at mines
§ 45.2-1150. Review of inspection reports and records
§ 45.2-1151. Advance notice of inspections; confidentiality of trade secrets
§ 45.2-1152. Scheduling of mine inspections
§ 45.2-1154. Duties of operator
§ 45.2-1155. Duties of inspectors
§ 45.2-1156. Certificates of inspection
§ 45.2-1157. Notices of violations
§ 45.2-1159. Tolling of time for abating violations
§ 45.2-1160. Injunctive relief
§ 45.2-1161. Violations; penalties
§ 45.2-1162. Prosecution of violations
§ 45.2-1164. Reports of violations
§ 45.2-1165. Training programs