New Mexico § 69-5-14 - Ordering dangerous conditions in mines removed or removal of workers from danger zones
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-5-14 — Ordering dangerous conditions in mines removed or removal of workers from danger zones, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-5-14. Ordering dangerous conditions in mines removed or removal of workers from danger zones
When any mine or portion of a mine or machine, device, apparatus or equipment pertaining
to a mine, in the judgment of the state mine inspector, is in so dangerous a condition
from any cause or creates such a hazard as to jeopardize life or health, the state
mine inspector shall at once direct the management or operator of the mine to remove
the dangerous condition or safeguard the equipment. Should the state mine inspector find during inspection of the mine a dangerous condition
existing in the mine that might cause loss of life or serious personal injury to the
employees, the state mine inspector has the right to require the operator to immediately
withdraw all persons from the dangerous places or from the entire mine. In the event the operator fails or refuses to immediately comply with the requirements
or instructions of the state mine inspector, the state mine inspector shall issue
an order closing all or any portion of the mine to regular operations and notify a
representative of the miners and the mine safety and health administration immediately.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 69-5-14
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-5-14 cover?
Section 69-5-14 ("Ordering dangerous conditions in mines removed or removal of workers from danger zones") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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