Any accident in a Mine, Quarry or their appurtenances must be brought to the attention of the National Mining Authority and its local representative within a period not exceeding seventy-two (72) hours.
Any serious or fatal accident having occurred in a mine, quarry or its appurtenances must be brought to the attention by the holder to the National Mining Authority, its local representative and the Administrative and Legal authorities within a period not exceeding twenty-four (24) hours.
In this case, it is forbidden to alter the conditions of the premises where the accident occurred and to move or modify objects that were there before the competent authorities have noted their findings in the presence of the representative of the Inspector General for Labour and a representative of the National Mining Authority or until the latter has given authorisation.
However, this prohibition does not apply to the works of rescue or emergency re-enforcement work.
Holders must carry out any measures that may be ordered with a view to prevent or eliminate the sources of danger that their work would cause to the public safety, hygiene of miners, and conservation of the mine or quarry or nearby quarries, of water sources, public roads.
In case of emergency or in case of refusal by the parties to comply with these injunctions, necessary measures are taken by the National Mining Authority or the duly authorised Agents, and executed automatically at the expense of the parties concerned.
In case of imminent danger, the National Mining Authority or the duly authorised Agents shall take immediate steps to stop the danger and may, if necessary, make all useful requisitions to the local authorities. An implementing provision will specify such measures.