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Report mining accidents in accordance with the Mining Ordinance on Documentation

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Accidents in mining where a person is wholly or partially unfit for work for more than 3 days must be reported to the competent authority.

  • Basic information

    If your company is active in the mining industry, you must immediately report accidents in which a person is wholly or partially incapacitated for work for more than 3 days to the competent authority.

    Requirements

    Your company is active in the mining industry and an accident occurs in which at least one person is unable to work for 3 days or longer or is partially unable to work.

  • Procedure

    You can report an industrial accident online via the "BergPass" platform or directly to your local mountain authority.

    Report an industrial accident online:

    • Go to the "BergPass" online platform and log in.
      • To register, you will need a BundID and an identity card or residence permit with an active online ID function.
    • Call up the application form and fill out the application completely and truthfully.
    • Upload the required documents as a file and send the notification.

    Submit an industrial accident directly:

    • Contact your responsible mining authority and coordinate the required documents.
    • Submit the notification and all required documents.

    Further procedural steps:

    The competent authority will check your details and the documents submitted. If any documents are missing, the authority will contact you.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Please contact the responsible office.

  • Competent Department

  • Online Services

  • Fees / Costs

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    Note: If you do not report the accident, you are committing an administrative offense that can be punished with a fine of up to 25,000 euros.

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    You must make the notification immediately.

    How long does it take to process

    2 days bis 4 weeks

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 06.05.2026

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