Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 690-220. Duties of superintendent

(a) General rule.--It shall be the duty of every superintendent, on behalf and at the expense of the operator, to keep on hand at each mine at all times a sufficient quantity of all materials and supplies required to preserve the health and safety of the employees, as ordered by the mine foreman and required by this act. If, for any reason, the superintendent cannot procure the necessary materials or supplies, he shall immediately notify the mine foreman, whose duty it shall be to withdraw all individuals from the mine or portion of the mine, until the materials or supplies are received.

(b) Examination.--The superintendent shall, at least once every week, read, examine and countersign all reports entered in the mine record book. If the superintendent determines that the law is being violated, the superintendent shall order the mine foreman to stop the violation and ensure compliance with that order.