§ 45-571. Duties of the fire boss.  


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  • 1.  The fire boss shall enter the mine before the men have entered it and before proceeding to examine the same, he shall see that the air current is traveling in its proper course and then he shall proceed to examine the workings.

    2.  He shall not allow any persons, except those duly authorized, to enter or remain in any part of the mine through which a dangerous accumulation of gas is being passed in the ventilation current from any other part of the mine.

    3.  He shall frequently examine the edge and accessible parts of new falls and old gobs and air courses, and shall strictly conform to all the requirements of this chapter, relative to his duties, and he shall report at once any violation of this chapter to the mine foreman.

R.L.1910, § 3992.