Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 70-263. Superintendent to provide supplies and materials to mine foreman

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 employes, as ordered by the mine foreman, and required by this act. If, for any reason, the superintendent cannot procure the necessary materials or supplies as aforesaid, he shall at once notify the mine foreman, whose duty it shall be to withdraw the men from the mine, or portion of mine, until such materials or supplies are received.