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Mine accident and dangerous occurrence files
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1981-1984 (Creation)
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- British Columbia. Inspection and Engineering Branch
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1973-1981 (Creation)
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- British Columbia. Inspection and Engineering Division
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1.33 m of textual records and 98 photographs
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A major reorganization of the Dept. of Mines took place in 1973. The Inspection Branch was renamed the Inspection and Engineering Division and formed part of the Mineral Resources Branch. The new division, under the direction of the Chief Inspector, continued with the responsibility of district inspection of coal and metal mines and quarries. The inspectors also examined prospects, mining properties, roads and trails. Environmental control inspectors conducted dust, ventilation and noise surveys and made recommendations to improve environmental conditions. The division also directed reclamation activities and provided mining advice to the Securities Commission. In 1981 this division was renamed the Inspection and Engineering Branch.
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In 1981 the Inspection and Engineering Division was renamed the Inspection and Engineering Branch. This branch reported to the newly named Mineral Resources Division of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. The Inspection and Enqineerinq Branch had the responsibility to ensure that the maximum possible recovery of natural resources from mining operations was achieved while keeping personal injury and environmental disturbance to a minimum. The branch maintained a network of district offices staffed by experienced professional personnel and supported by specialist enqineers based in Victoria. On a regular basis, staff members conducted safety and engineering inspections at all metal mines, coal mines, sand and gravel pits, placer mines and quarries throughout the province. The branch further ensured that every employee working in an underground or open-pit operation was under the supervision of a person holding an appropriate supervisor's certification. Examinations were administered to ensure that supervisory candidates meet the required standards of training and education. Certificates for miners, coal miners and blasters were also issued from the district offices. In 1986 the name was changed to the Engineering and Inspection Branch.
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Series consists of mine accident and dangerous occurrence files from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. The Mining Regulation Act (R.S.B.C., 1979, c. 265) and Coal Mine Regulation Act (R.S.B.C. 1979, c. 52), and the Mines Act (S.B.C. 1980, c. 28) required mine owners to report serious accidents or dangerous occurrences to the ministry. These acts also gave the Inspector of Mines responsibility to investigate mines on a regular basis.
The series is arranged into four subseries: accident files, injury statistics and reports, dangerous occurrence notifications, and reports of dangerous occurrences.
The accident files (file code 20010-02), submitted to the ministry from the mine owners, are arranged by the name of the mine. The files consist primarily of one page accident forms, which list the employee and a description of the accident. Some files also contain copies of Workers Compensation forms, report forms created by the Inspector of Mines, as well as correspondence, reports, photographs and architectural plans.
The injury statistics and reports (file code 20010-05) consist of three files arranged by the name of the mine. Files consist of monthly accident reports providing statistical figures about the number and type of accidents. Some of these files also include correspondence and copies of accident forms.
The dangerous occurrence notifications (file code 20040-02) consist of investigation reports of the Inspector of Mines. Some of the files also contain correspondence between the ministry and mine owners. These files are arranged chronologically.
The reports of dangerous occurrences (file code 20040-03) contain report forms, correspondence and investigative reports. Some reports also include photographs, sketches and architectural plans.
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Transferred to the archives by the Mines and Mineral Resources Division of the Ministry of Energy and Mines. Box 2 of the accession was not transferred.
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Records are restricted in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please contact the BC Archives for further information.
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A file list is available. http://search-bcarchives.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Document/Finding_Aids_Atom/GR-3001_to_GR-3500/GR-3480.pdf
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Accession number: 88-0365
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File classification numbers 20040-02, 20040-03 have been reclassified as 20012-02 and 20012-03 in the Mineral Resources ORCS (schedule 105086).