27-126. Annual report to governor

A. The mine inspector on March 31 each year shall make and file with the governor a statistical summary and report of the work during the year ending December 31. The report shall contain a statement showing the number of persons employed in each mine, and, separately, the number of persons employed above ground and under ground, the number and nature of fatal and serious accidents occurring in each mine, the number of inspections made, complaints filed, inquests attended, mines or mine workings ordered to be vacated, violations found, and other information deemed important, together with necessary or desirable recommendations.

B. Copies of the report shall be published and distributed at the expense of the state.