Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVIII. Mines and Minerals § 351.103.Eligibility of mining specialists to work as miners

(1) All persons possessing valid certificates as mine inspectors, electrical inspectors, mine safety instructors, assistant mine foreman, mine foreman, shotfirer, and other mining specialties as established by the department, or certified miner shall be eligible to work at any time as miners, provided they fulfill the annual requirements for retraining and reeducation as provided in KRS 351.106.

(2) Supervisory, clerical, and technically trained employees of the mine operator whose work contributes only indirectly to mine operations shall not be required to possess a miner's certificate of competency and qualification.