All rescue or recovery work performed by these crews shall be under the jurisdiction of the chief. The division shall consult with company officials, representatives of the Mine Safety and Health Administration and representatives of the miners, and all should be in agreement as far as possible on the proper procedure for rescue and recovery. In all instances, procedures shall be guided by the mine rescue apparatus and auxiliary equipment manuals.
Ala. Code § 25-9-68
Jurisdiction of Chief in Rescue and Recovery Work; Consultation and Guidance.
Known as the Alabama Coal Mine Safety Law
The act spans §§ 25-9-1 to 25-9-91 (136 sections).
(Acts 1982, No. 82-439, p. 689, §5.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.