Chapter 180 — Appointment

180.01 Appointment Counties with at least five active mines are required to designate a county mine inspector to enforce chapter 180's mine … 180.015 Definitions This section defines key terms used in chapter 180 governing mine inspection in Minnesota, including mine inspector, … 180.02 Qualifications, Oath A county mine inspector must have at least two years of practical experience in mining and mining-related safety work … 180.03 Duties The county mine inspector must visit and inspect all permitted mining operations at least every 90 days and must order … 180.04 Requiring Employees to Work After Order to Cease; Liability of Employer If a mine owner or operator requires employees to keep working in an area where the inspector has ordered work to stop — … 180.05 Inspector, Powers; Owner, Duties Mine inspectors have the right to enter and inspect any mining operation and its machinery at any reasonable time, day … 180.06 This section was repealed in 2013 and no longer contains active statutory text. The citation remains as a placeholder … 180.07 Inspection Requested, Examination When 20 or more mine workers, the mine owner or operator, or the employees' certified collective bargaining agent … 180.08 Accidents; Notice, Investigation When a reportable accident occurs at a mine, the mine manager must notify the county mine inspector within one hour of … 180.09 This section was repealed in 2013 and no longer contains active statutory text. The citation remains as a placeholder … 180.10 Removal of Fence; Guard Anyone who opens, removes, or disturbs any fence, guard, barrier, sign, or rail required around a mine shaft, pit, cave, … 180.11 Annual Report The county mine inspector must file an annual report with the county auditor by March 1 each year covering the prior … 180.12 Violations Mine owners, operators, and agents who violate chapter 180 are guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Anyone in immediate charge … 180.13 Neglect of Inspector A county mine inspector who fails to comply with the requirements of chapter 180 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and …