Section 70-281 - Notices to mine inspector from operators or superintendentsThe operator or superintendent of a mine, bank, preparation plant or colliery shall without delay give notice in writing to the inspector of the district in which said mine or colliery is situated in any or all of the following cases:
(1) Where any working is commenced for the purpose of opening a new mine, preparation plant or bank, the operator or superintendent shall file a report with the mine inspector, on a form furnished by the department, setting forth the name and post office address of the company, the name or names of the officials of the corporation, partnership or firm, the name of the superintendent, the location and type of operation, together with other pertinent data deemed necessary.(2) Where any mine is abandoned or the workings thereof discontinued for a period exceeding two months.(3) Where the working of any mine, colliery or preparation plant is to resume after any abandonment.(4) Where any new preparation plant is completed and work commenced therein for the purpose of preparing coal for market.(5) When the pillars of any seam of coal are to be removed or robbed.(6) Where a squeeze or crush or any other cause or change may seem to affect the safety of persons employed in any mine, or where fire occurs or a dangerous body of gas or water is found in any mine.(7) When an injured employe has returned to work.(8) When a change is made in the name of the mine or preparation plant or in the identity of the operator or superintendent of a mine.1965, Nov. 10, P.L. 721, No. 346, art. II, § 281.