Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)Chapter 5 : Inspectorate of Mine Health and Safety65. Initiating inquiries |
| (1) | Unless the provisions of section 63 have been invoked, the Chief Inspector of Mines must direct an inspector to conduct an inquiry into any accident or occurrence at a mine that results in the death of any person. |
| (2) | Unless the provisions of section 63 have been invoked, the Chief Inspector of Mines may direct an inspector to conduct an inquiry into— |
| (a) | any accident or occurrence at a mine that results in the serious injury or serious illness of any person, |
| (b) | any occurrence, practice or condition concerning health or safety of persons at one or more mines; or |
| (c) | any actual or suspected contravention of, or failure to comply with, any provision of this Act. |
| (3) | If there is cause for concern on health or safety grounds and if the provisions of section 63 have not been invoked, the Chief Inspector of Mines may direct an inspector to conduct an inquiry into any matter referred to in subsection (2) if requested in writing to do so by— |
| (a) | a registered trade union with members at the mine or mines; |
| (b) | a health and safety representative or health and safety committee at the mine; or |
| (c) | if there is no health and safety representative at the mine, an employee. |
| (4) | This section does not limit any other law regulating the holding of an inquest or other inquiry into the death of a person. |