LVP JAN 11, 2017 · 2017-02-02 · LVP JAN 11, 2017 Joseph J Austin, MS, MIS, CHMM Director -...
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LVPJAN 11, 2017
Joseph J Austin, MS, MIS, CHMM
Director - Safety and Risk Management
St Louis County Mine Inspector’s Office
Interface with Proposed Redhead Bike Trail
PARAPHRASED GOALS
• Work with mines to prevent injuries and fatalities to employees
• Work with landowners of historical mine workings to prevent accidentalinjuries to the public
ROLE OF MINE INSPECTORS OFFICE IN DEVELOPMENT OF REDHEAD TRAIL
• Ensure compliance with MS 180
• Promote/support economic development opportunities associated with historical mine workings
WORKING WITH STAKEHOLDERS
• Intent of statute is to protect public from accidental exposure to hazards associated with historical mine workings
• Intentional entry vs accidental exposure
• Plan moving ahead is to (hopefully) modify 180 to provide exemption for economic development opportunities associated with beneficial reuse of historical mine properties (pit lakes, trails etc.)