Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVIII. Mines and Minerals § 352.380.Death or resignation of mine foreman

In case of the death or resignation of a mine foreman, the superintendent shall select a competent certified man, if one (1) is available, and if not, he may temporarily select any other competent man who, if approved by the mine inspector and the commissioner, may serve until the next examination. He shall, while acting as mine foreman, have the same duties and be liable to the same penalties.