Effective: September 29, 2015
Latest Legislation: House Bill 64 - 131st General Assembly
The chief of the division of mineral resources management may conduct one safety audit at a surface mining operation annually if the operator of the operation has requested the division of mineral resources management to conduct mine safety training for that year. The safety audit shall be scheduled at a time to which the chief and the operator mutually agree and shall not continue more than one day. The chief shall conduct additional safety audits at any surface mining operation if requested by the operator of the operation. If the chief conducts a safety audit, the operator shall ensure that the chief has a copy of the training plan that is required by 30 C.F.R. part 46, as amended, at the time of the audit.
After completion of an audit, the chief shall prepare a report that describes the general conditions of the surface mining operation, lists any hazardous conditions at the operation, lists any violations of the safety standards established in rules, and describes the nature and extent of any hazardous condition or violation found and the corresponding remedy for each hazardous condition or violation. The chief shall provide two copies of the report to the operator of the operation. The operator shall post one copy of the report at the operation for review by the employees of the operation.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapter 1514 | Other Surface Mining
Section 1514.01 | Other Surface Mining Definitions.
Section 1514.011 | Authority of Division of Mineral Resources Management.
Section 1514.02 | Surface or In-Stream Mining Permit - Application Contents.
Section 1514.021 | Application for Renewal of Permit or Renewal Permit.
Section 1514.022 | Submitting Application and Advertisement.
Section 1514.023 | Zoning Resolutions or Ordinances.
Section 1514.024 | Agreement for Road Improvement.
Section 1514.03 | Annual Report.
Section 1514.04 | Filing Surety Bond or Equivalent.
Section 1514.05 | Request for Inspection at Completion of Phase of Reclamation.
Section 1514.051 | Forfeiture of Performance Bond - Priority Lien.
Section 1514.07 | Order of Chief to Be in Writing.
Section 1514.071 | Civil Penalty in Addition to Other Penalties.
Section 1514.072 | Civil Action to Compel Compliance With Order.
Section 1514.08 | Administrative Rules for Permits and Reclamation.
Section 1514.09 | Representation on Commission for Appeals.
Section 1514.10 | Prohibited Acts.
Section 1514.11 | Use of Moneys in Mining Regulation and Safety Fund.
Section 1514.12 | Use of Explosives.
Section 1514.30 | Interstate Mining Compact - Interstate Mining Commission.
Section 1514.301 | Identifying State Agency for Whose Benefit Real Property Is Acquired.
Section 1514.32 | Copies of Bylaws and Amendments Filed With Secretary of State.
Section 1514.40 | Adoption of Safety Rules.
Section 1514.41 | Inspections by the Chief.
Section 1514.42 | Safety Audit Where Mine Safety Training Requested.
Section 1514.43 | Enforcement of Rule-Based Safety Standards.
Section 1514.44 | Order to Abate Dangerous Condition or Practice.
Section 1514.45 | Annual Safety Performance Evaluation.
Section 1514.46 | Mine Safety Training at Request of Operator.
Section 1514.47 | Certified Mine Forepersons; 30 Cfr Part 56 Examinations.
Section 1514.50 | Right of Entry to Perform Inspections or Reclamation.