### Question
How is the "covered individual" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered individual** is defined in *30 U.S.C. § 826* as follows -

> an individual—


(1) who is a member of a mine rescue team or who is otherwise a volunteer with respect to a mine accident

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 826*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

