30Mine plans to be kept

30 Mine plans to be kept

(1)  A mine operator must have prepared, and keep at the mine, plans of the mine that –

(a) are accurate and up-to-date; and

(b) are prepared on a scale that is fit for purpose and accords with good engineering practice.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $13 000; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 500.

(2)  The mine operator must ensure that the plans referred to in subregulation (1) show –

(a) the extent of the surface and underground workings of the mine (including old workings) and the current position of any part of the mine workings; and

(b) the significant topographical features on the surface above the mine; and

(c) the extent of mining undertaken at or near the mine; and

(d) escape routes as set out in the emergency plan; and

(e) if more than one seam, level or deposit is worked at a mine, the location of the workings of each seam, level or deposit relative to each other seam, level or deposit.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $13 000; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 500.

(3)  A mine operator must ensure that the mine plans are reviewed at regular intervals so as to keep them up-to-date and fit for purpose.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $13 000; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 500.

(4)  The mine operator must provide a copy of the plans –

(a) to an inspector who requests that such a copy be provided; and

(b) to a person who, by the nature of the person’s work at the mine, requires reference to the plans and who requests that such a copy be provided.