“Operator” defined.

“Operator” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 512.007 , and includes, without limitation: 1. Any person or organization commencing, operating, controlling or supervising any mining activity; and 2. Any individual, owner, lessor, lessee, agent, manager, worker, contractor, subcontractor, independent contractor, partnership, association or corporation or subsidiary of a corporation charged with the responsibility for the support of the operation of a mine.