First aid equipment; prompt medical attention
Sec. 10. (A) Each mine shall have an adequate supply of first-aid
equipment located on the surface, at the bottom of shafts and slopes,
and at other strategic locations near the working faces. The first-aid
supplies shall be encased in suitable sanitary receptacles designed to
be reasonably dust-tight and moistureproof and shall be available for
the use of all persons employed at the mine. In addition to the
material in the cases, splints, blankets, properly constructed
stretchers, and medical oxygen, all in good condition, shall be
provided in a strategic place in the mine.
(B) When a potentially serious injury occurs underground, the
injured person shall be brought to the surface without unnecessary
delay. Prompt medical attention shall be provided in the event of any
injury, and adequate facilities shall be made available for
transporting injured persons to a hospital where necessary.
(Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.93.) As amended by Acts 1979,
P.L.231, SEC.28.
Last modified: May 27, 2006