50-73-409. Operator to post statement of conditions. (1) The operator shall post the department's written inspection report at each mine visited and inspected by the department.
(2) The written inspection report, signed by the department inspector, must include the date of inspection and be posted in one or more conspicuous locations and remain posted until replaced by a subsequent inspection report. For the purposes of this subsection, a conspicuous location is one where the written inspection report:
(a) is likely to be seen by the mine workers; and
(b) is available to be read by any interested mine worker.
(3) The operator shall promptly provide a copy of the written inspection report to each exclusive representative of mine workers who are or may be affected by the conditions in the written inspection report.
(4) The operator shall also post a notice at the landing used by the workers stating what number of workers may be permitted to ride on the cage or car at one time.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 120, L. 1911; re-en. Sec. 3453, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3453, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 38, L. 1945; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 185, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 267, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 50-407; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 613, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 27, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 73. Safety in Coal Mines
Part 4. Inspections, Investigations, and Compliance
50-73-401. Coal mine inspector
50-73-402. Department authorized to enter and inspect coal mines
50-73-403. Department to give notice of inspection to be made on complaint
50-73-405. Mine owner to furnish means necessary for inspection
50-73-406. Minimum inspection intervals
50-73-407. Department to give notice of violations and penalties therefor
50-73-408. Procedure when notice of violations disregarded
50-73-409. Operator to post statement of conditions
50-73-410. Department inspection upon advisement of accident, injury, or fatality
50-73-411. Miners' organization authorized to investigate fatal accident
50-73-412. Debarment of persons from mine when death or serious injury likely
50-73-413. Procedure when noncompliance not likely to cause death or serious injury
50-73-414. Requirements as to findings, notices, and orders
50-73-415. Notice or order subject to amendment, cancellation, or revision
50-73-416. Order subject to review
50-73-418. Actions or decisions under chapter to be taken as rapidly as possible