55Ground and strata support

55 Ground and strata support

55 Ground and strata support

The mine operator of an underground mine, which has an area of unsupported ground or strata that is required to be supported to ensure compliance with section 14, must ensure—

(a) no person enters the area when there is no ground or strata support, and

(b) no person enters the area to install ground or strata support unless sufficient temporary ground or strata support is provided, and

(c) plans of the proposed support arrangements for the area are prepared and displayed in locations readily accessible to workers at the mine.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—60 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—300 penalty units.