In order that the electrical inspector may properly perform the duties required of him, he shall devote his whole time and attention to the duties of his office, and he shall have the right to enter any coal mine for the purpose of inspecting electrical equipment, and if he finds during his inspection any defects in the electrical equipment which may be detrimental to the lives or health of the workmen, he shall have the authority to order the operator, in writing, to remedy such defects within a prescribed time, and to prohibit the continued operation of such electrical equipment after such time, unless such defects have been corrected. In addition he shall immediately notify the mine inspector of the district in which the mine is located.