| Job Title |
Mine Inspector |
| Job Description |
Inspects Underground Or Open-pit Mines To Ascertain Compliance
With Contractual Agreements And With Health And Safety Laws:
Inspects For Rotted Or Incorrectly Placed Timbers, Dangerously
Placed Or Defective Electrical And Mechanical Equipment,
Improperly Stored Explosives, And Other Hazardous Conditions.
Tests Air Quality To Detect Toxic Or Explosive Gas Or Dust,
Using Portable Gas-analysis Equipment, In Order To Control
Health Hazards And To Reduce Injuries And Fatalities. Observes
Mine Activities To Detect Violations Of Federal And State Health
And Safety Standards. Inspects Mine Workings To Verify
Compliance With Contractual Agreements Concerning Production
Rates Or Mining Within Specified Limits. May Instruct Mine
Workers In Safety And First Aid Procedures. May Be Designated
According To Type Of Mine Inspected As Coal-mine Inspector (mine
& Quarry); Metal-mine Inspector (mine & Quarry). May Specialize
In Inspection Of Specific Conditions And Be Designated Gas
Inspector (mine & Quarry). When Employed By Governmental Agency
(instead Of Mine Operator), Conducts Periodic Mine Inspections
Specifically To Enforce Federal Or State Mining Laws And Is
Known As Mine Inspector, Federal (government Ser.); Mine
Inspector, State (government Ser.).
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