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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.