Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 70-126. Mine inspectors' orders; cease work

(a) If the mine inspector discovers any chamber, breast, or other working place being driven in advance of the air current, contrary to the requirements of this act, he shall order the workmen in such places to cease work at once until the law is complied with.

(b) If the mine inspector shall discover any condition whereby, in his judgment, the lives or health of persons or the security of the property in or about a mine or colliery are endangered he shall immediately issue a stop order to the superintendent, mine foreman and assistant foreman of the mine, which stop order shall withdraw all workmen except those necessary to correct the hazardous condition.