New South Wales Consolidated Acts

MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2004 - SECT 149

149 Reports by site check inspectors

(1) After making an inspection at a mine, a site check inspector must report any perceived hazard to the operator of the mine.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(2) On receipt of a report from a site check inspector, the operator must:

(a) send a copy of the report to a government official within 24 hours after receiving it, and

(b) take measures to resolve the matter including the taking of any necessary corrective action.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(3) A government official who receives a copy of a report must investigate the report at the earliest practicable time.