Mine Inspector
The State Mine Inspector is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of miners working in Arizona's mines. The office conducts mine inspections, investigates mining accidents, and enforces state mine safety laws.
Next Election: July 21, 2026Candidates: 2Arizona
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The State Mine Inspector is Arizona’s mine-safety watchdog — the only elected mine regulator in the country.
- Inspects active mines for health and safety hazards and enforces state mine-safety law.
- Investigates mining accidents and deaths.
- Runs the abandoned-mine program that secures dangerous old mine openings across the state.
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