Details

SHORT NOTES ON MINES ACT 1952

DEFINITIONS

• Adult: Person aged 18 years or more.

• Agent: Represents owner; manages, controls, or supervises the mine.

• Day: 24 hours from midnight to midnight.

• District Magistrate: Appointed under the Act for district duties.

• Employed Person: Anyone working in/around a mine, including operations, maintenance, office/welfare, or related tasks.

• Inspector: Appointed Mine Inspector (can include DM if empowered).

• Mine: Any excavation (surface/underground) for minerals, includes boreholes, plants, shafts, workshops, etc.

• Minerals: Substances/mineral oils obtained by mining, drilling, etc.

• Open Cast Working: Surface excavation without shafts/tunnels.

• Reportable Injury: Absence from work 72+ hours.

• Serious Injury: Permanent loss (limb, eyesight, fracture, etc.).

• Must be wholesome, marked "DRINKING WATER", located conveniently.

• Not within 6m of toilets/washing areas (unless permitted).

• Alternate arrangements allowed for underground workers with CI's approval.

Section 20: Conservancy

• Separate toilets for males/females.

• Must be clean, ventilated, well-lit.

• Central Govt. decides number/type based on need.

Section 21: Medical Appliances

• First-aid boxes: Sufficient, equipped, accessible, managed by trained person.

• Transport for injured to hospitals is mandatory.

• Mines with 150+ workers must have a first-aid room with medical staff.