Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-24

gency II shall be the duty of every per son who knows his safesy lamp to be in- jured or defective to promptly report such fact to the party authorized herein to receive and care for said lamps; and it shall be the duty of that person to promptly report such fact to the mine foreman.
 Sec. If. Be 1t further enacted, That whenever required by the chief mine in speetor, it shall be the duty of the own CT, operator or manager of all coal mines to have and maintain al least two avail able openings to the surface from each seam or stratum of the coal worked, In such mine, one of said openings to De known as a manway or escape-way In case of an accident. Said manway or escape-way shall be kept in good con- dition and shall be at all times reasona- ply safe for entering and leaving the mines; reasonable time, however, shall be given to the said operator, pare the second opening, in no case exceeding one year from the time such order is made: unless. in the opinion of the chief mine inspector, a longer time is required, in which case they shall allow the additional time nec- essary and so ordered.
 Sec. 15. Be it further enacted, That not more than twenty men small pc di- lowed to work in any mine hefea1ter lo be opened until an escape way is proVlo- ed for
 Sec. 16. Be it further enacted, That ap- plicants for first and second class mine foreman's certificates shall be at least twenty-three (23) years of age, and shali have at least five (5) years practical ex- perience after having attained to the age of fifteen 15) years as miners, Superln- tendents at or inside of any coal mine, and shall be citizens of this state and men of good moral character, and men or known temperate habits. The said board shall be entitled to grant certlhcates or competency of two grades namely: Ger tificates of the first class to, persons who have had experience in mines general ing gases, and who shall nave the neces sary qualifications to fulhll the duties of mine foreman in such mines; and certificates of the second class 10 persons who give satisfactory evidence or their ability to act as mine foreman Tn mines not generating explosive gases.
 Sec IT. Be it further enacted, That no person shall act as foreman in any coaf mine in this state generating explosive gases, unless he is in possession Of first-class certificate of competency.
 But ninety days will be given to those now acting as mine foremen to perfect themselves for examination That the fee for examination and issuing first class certificate shall be $500, and for a Second-clasS certificate $3.00.
 Sec 18 Be it further enacted, That on or before the 25th day of January in each year, the operator or superintendent or every coal mine, shall send to the chief inspector of mines a correct report II re- uuired, specifying with respect to the year ending the 31st day of December, preceding, the name of the operator and location of office of the mine, and the quantity of coal mined. The report shall be in such form and give such informa- tion regarding such mine as may be from time to time required and prescribed by ia n mines. forms foi such report shall be furnished by the chief inspector of mines.
 Sec. 19. Be it further enacted, That the owner, agent or operator or all undef- ground mines in this state shall make or cause to be made by competent en- gineer, an accurate and exact map Of such mine. showing the exact position of such mine in reference to the section lines which shall be connected with some known boundary corner Of the sec tion, or subdivision of the section. That said map shall show accurately the position of any branches, creeks or rivers under which said mine may extend; also as near as possible the position af any old mine near by, and that said map shall be sworn to by the engineer making same. That the new work inside or mines must be added to said map or new map filed at least in every twelve months. That said map shall be filed in the office of the chief inspector of mines, who shall provide suitable and safe place for keeping it. That the chief in spector of mines, with the approval of the board of examiners, may refuse to receive maps made by persons claim ing to be mining engineers. who are not known to be such and of good standing and character in their profession That the mine boss in charge of such mine shall certify to the correctness or said map The map shall be made on a uni form scale of not less than 200 feet to the inch; any person may secure copy of any map on file in the inspectors of fice-by paying reasonable charges for making such may--and such copy. when certified by the inspector shall be evil denct in any court In this state.
 Sec. 20 Be it further enacted, That the chief inspector of mines shall give di- rections to. the mine operators, owners and general managers as to the method and manner of working gaseous mines, and the manner of working and prop ping the roof in any and all mines, and shall examine the machinery and appli- ances used in working the same. All such directions shall be given in writing, subject however, to the approval of the board of examiners, as herein provided.
 Sec. 21 Be it further enacted, That the doors used in a system used in ventilat- ing or regulating the ventilation of mines be so hung and adjusted that they will close themselves, or by supplying them With springs ana pulleyS so lndL they cannot be left standing open.
 Sec 22 Be it further enacted. That ap- proved safety catches shall be attached to the cage used for the purpose of hoist ing and lowering persons into and out of the mines. An adequate brake shall be attached to every brake drum or machine for lowering and hoisting persons into and out of the mines, and also props and indi- cators which shall show to the person who works the machine the position of the cage or load in the shaft or on the roadway.
 Sec, 23. Be it further enacted. That when place is likely to obtain dan gerous accumulation of gases or water, works, when approaching, such places shall not exceed eight feet in width, and there shall be constantly kept at a suffi- cient distance ahead, not less than three yards in advance, one bore hole near the center of the working, and sufficient flank bore holes on each side. six feet apart and six feet in depth.
 Sec. 24 Be it further enacted, That the owner agent or operator or agent of any
 coal mine shall place in charge of any engine used for conveying into and hoist ing out of said mine. none but an expe- rta nd