Sec. 909. [=Duties of district inspectors of mines.=] Each district
inspector of mines shall examine each mine in his district, in which
men are employed, as often as practicable, and mines employing more
than ten persons, at intervals not exceeding three months between
examinations, noting particularly the condition of the boilers and
machinery, the location and condition of the buildings, the
condition of the workings of the mine, the condition of the
traveling and haulways, the circulation and condition of the air and
drainage, and shall see that the provisions of this act are complied
with. Upon the completion of the examination of a mine, he shall
within a reasonable time thereafter, report in writing to the chief
inspector of mines, the conditions of the mine, showing the extent
to which the provisions of this act are complied with or violated.
(Sec. 913.)
Sec. 910. [=District inspectors as sealers of weights and
measures.=] The district inspectors of mines are hereby vested with
all the powers and authority of county auditors as sealers of
weights and measures in the different counties of this state, but
shall exercise such authority in connection with weights and
measures at mines, only. Each district inspector of mines may upon
his regular examination of a mine, and shall, upon the written
request of the duly authorized representatives of the miners, the
owner, lessee, or agent, or the interested land owner, test the
accuracy of the scales at any time, and post in the weight house a
certificate provided by the chief inspector of mines, certifying the
condition of the scales, provided that such tests be made at a
reasonable time without unnecessary inference with the use of such
scales. (Sec. 941.)
[=Duty of district inspectors in case of controversy.=] In case of a
controversy or disagreement between the district inspector of mines,
and the owner, lessee or agent of a mine, or persons working
therein, or in case of emergency requiring counsel, the district
inspector of mines may call upon the chief inspector of mines for
such assistance and counsel as is necessary.
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