Notice to be given of accidents

Whenever there occurs in or about the area of operations,- (a) an accident causing loss of life or serious injury; or (b) a breakage of ropes, chains, or other gear by which persons or materials are lowered or raised; or (c) all over winding of cages or other means of conveyances in any shaft while persons or materials are beings lowered or raised; or (d) a premature collapse of any part of working etc.; or (e) any other accident; the employer, agent or manager of the expedition shall give immediate notice to the competent authority giving full account of the occurrence.

1. (a) an accident causing loss of life or serious injury; or
2. (b) a breakage of ropes, chains, or other gear by which persons or materials are lowered or raised; or
3. (c) all over winding of cages or other means of conveyances in any shaft while persons or materials are beings lowered or raised; or
4. (d) a premature collapse of any part of working etc.; or
5. (e) any other accident; the employer, agent or manager of the expedition shall give immediate notice to the competent authority giving full account of the occurrence.