# KRS § 351.241: 351.241 Statement of General Assembly

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.241

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 351.241
- **Heading:** 351.241 Statement of General Assembly
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 351 / Section 351.241

## Text

351.241 Statement of General Assembly.

The General Assembly hereby finds and declares the following:

(1) Thousands of Kentuckians enter underground mines each day to produce coal that is

so vital to the economy of our nation and the well-being of its people.

(2) The underground coal mine is a hazardous environment that constantly requires the

highest degree of safety consciousness on the part of every individual.

(3) Despite training and a variety of safety efforts, each year coal mines continue to

take a heavy human toll: large numbers of miners are injured; many are left

permanently disabled; and a lesser number pay the ultimate price--death.

(4) Many activities are performed by a variety of persons; therefore, each coal miner is

expected to learn and perform a large number of tasks.

(5) Miners frequently become engaged in unfamiliar tasks when substituting for others

or assisting a fellow worker.

(6) The American zeal for work and productivity very frequently causes the miner to

give second priority to normal safety measures and precautions.

(7) Studies have demonstrated that experienced persons observing and providing on-

the-job counseling to individual miners regarding their work habits can bring about

a significant reduction in underground mine accidents and fatalities.

## Nearby sections

- [KRS § 351.010 351.010 Definitions for chapter -- Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.010.md)
- [KRS § 351.020 351.020 Commissioner of Department for Natural Resources -- Functions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.020.md)
- [KRS § 351.025 351.025 Duties of department relating to mine safety -- Administrative regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.025.md)
- [KRS § 351.030 351.030 Hearings before department -- Petition for intervention](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.030.md)
- [KRS § 351.040 351.040 Action to vacate order of department -- Appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.040.md)
- [KRS § 351.060 351.060 Qualifications of director of Division of Mine Safety](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.060.md)
- [KRS § 351.070 351.070 Duties of the commissioner -- Division of Mine Safety -- Secretary may promulgate administrative regulations -- Family liaison -- Civil monetary penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.070.md)
- [KRS § 351.075 351.075 Exceptions to mandatory mine safety standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.075.md)
- [KRS § 351.080 351.080 Offices of mine inspectors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.080.md)
- [KRS § 351.090 351.090 Mine safety specialists -- Appointment -- Qualifications -- Oath and bond -- Background check](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.090.md)
- [KRS § 351.101 351.101 Declaration of legislative finding of fact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.101.md)
- [KRS § 351.102 351.102 Certificate of competency and qualification or permit as trainee required -- Proof of drug- and alcohol-free status to be submitted -- Examinations -- Hearing -- Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.102.md)
- [KRS § 351.103 351.103 Eligibility of mining specialists to work as miners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.103.md)
- [KRS § 351.106 351.106 Education and training program -- Alcohol and substance abuse training and education -- Retraining and reeducation requirements -- Administrative regulations -- Implementation of program for training and examination -- Records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVIII_C351_S351.106.md)

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