Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)Chapter 7 : Legal Proceedings and Offences86. Negligent act or omission |
| (1) | Any person who, by a negligent act or by a negligent omission, causes serious injury or serious illness to a person at a mine, commits an offence. |
[Section 86(1) substituted by section 35(a) of Notice No. 1628, GG 18488, dated 3 December 2007 (Mine Health and Safety Amendment Act No. 72 of 1997].
| (2) | Any person, other than an employer or employee, who, by a negligent act or by a negligent omission, endangers the health and safety of a person at a mine, commits an offence. |
[Section 86(2) substituted by section 35(b) of Notice No. 1628, GG 18488, dated 3 December 2007 (Mine Health and Safety Amendment Act No. 72 of 1997].
| (3) | [Section 86(3) deleted by section 35(c) of Notice No. 1628, GG 18488, dated 3 December 2007 (Mine Health and Safety Amendment Act No. 72 of 1997]. |