13 NCAC 06 .0105             DEFINITIONS

The following definitions shall apply in this Chapter:

(1)           "Division" means the Mine and Quarry Division of the Department of Labor.

(2)           "Director" means the Director of the Mine and Quarry Division.

(3)           "Act" means the Mine Safety and Health Act of North Carolina General Statutes 74‑24.1 ‑ 74-24.20.

(4)           "Notice" means official notification to an operator or his agent that a violation of a safety and health standard has been found during an inspection.

(5)           "Order" means official notification to an operator or his agent to withdraw all persons from the mine or to discontinue the use of machinery or equipment which is likely to cause serious physical harm.

(6)           "Approved" means approved by the commissioner.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 74‑24.2; 74‑24.8; 95‑4;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;

Amended Eff. July 1, 1988;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 22, 2018;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2025.