1. Whenever a serious accident occurs in any mine in this state subject to the provisions of this chapter, the operator shall, immediately and by the quickest means, notify the Administrator or the Administrator’s deputy, as may be most convenient, of the accident, and shall take appropriate measures to preserve everything which might assist the Administrator in determining the cause or causes of the accident. Except as necessary to alleviate or eliminate any situation constituting an imminent danger or an unwarranted danger to property, a person shall not alter any condition which might assist the Administrator in determining the cause or causes of the accident.
2. The Administrator may investigate fully the cause of the accident as soon as practicable after receipt of notification.
[Part 10:176:1909; A 1947, 680; 1955, 148]—(NRS A 1975, 523; 1981, 1535; 1991, 66)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 512 - Inspection and Safety of Mines
NRS 512.003 - "Accident" defined.
NRS 512.004 - "Administrator" defined.
NRS 512.005 - "Imminent danger" defined.
NRS 512.007 - "Operator" defined.
NRS 512.008 - "Unwarrantable failure of an operator to comply" defined.
NRS 512.009 - "Worker" defined.
NRS 512.020 - Qualifications of employees.
NRS 512.120 - Authority regarding employees and representatives.
NRS 512.170 - Annual inspection and investigation of mines by Administrator or designee.
NRS 512.200 - Workers may request inspection of mine; conditions.
NRS 512.231 - Copies of regulations, standards, notices and orders to be posted by operator.
NRS 512.241 - Publication and inspection of information, reports, notices, orders and findings.