87Persons required to be on duty

87 Persons required to be on duty

87 Persons required to be on duty

The mine operator of an underground coal mine must ensure the following—

(a) no extraction of coal or mineral occurs in a production area at the mine unless a mining supervisor for the mine is present in that area,

(b) an individual nominated to exercise the statutory function of undermanager or mining engineering manager at the mine is on duty at all times during which—

(i) there are more than 15 persons underground, or

(ii) secondary extraction is occurring at the mine, or

(iii) major changes are being made to the ventilation system for the mine.

Maximum penalty—

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

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