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225 ILCS 705/26.09
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 26 - Shafts

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2609)Sec. 26.09.         The upper and lower landing at the top of each shaft, and the  opening of each intermediate seam from or to the shaft, shall be kept clear  and free from loose materials, and shall be protected with automatic or  other gates, such gates to be of good, serviceable construction for the  purpose for which they are designed, namely, to prevent either men, or  materials from falling into the shaft. At the top, landing cage supports,  where necessary, must be carefully set and adjusted so as to securely hold  the cage when at rest.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/26.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 26 - Shafts

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2610)Sec. 26.10.         Every vertical shaft in which men are hoisted and lowered must  be equipped with a cage, or cages, fitted to properly constructed guides  running from the top to the bottom.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/26.11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 26 - Shafts

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2611)Sec. 26.11.         At every underground landing where men enter or leave the cage  and where men must pass from one side of the cage to the other there shall  be a safe passageway, free from obstruction and dry as possible around the  shaft, not less than 3 feet wide for the use of men only; and animals or  cars shall not be taken through such passageway while men are passing or  desirous of passing through such passageway.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/26.12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 26 - Shafts

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2612)Sec. 26.12.         No accumulation of ice or obstructions of any kind shall be  permitted in any shaft in which men are hoisted or lowered; nor shall any  dangerous gases or steam be discharged into the shaft in such quantities or  at such times as to interfere with the safe passage of men. All surface or  other water which flows therein shall be conducted by rings or otherwise to  receptacles provided for the same in such manner as to prevent water from  falling upon men while passing into or out of the mine or while in the  discharge of their duties about the shaft bottom.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/26.13
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 26 - Shafts

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2613)Sec. 26.13.         All hoisting shafts, air shafts, and escapement shafts  constructed after March, 1910, shall be of fireproof construction, and if  poured concrete is used in said construction it shall be not less than 6  inches in thickness. Cage guides and buntons may, however, be constructed  of wood. Drifts and slopes must be fireproof for a distance of 300 feet  from the entrance.    (Source: Laws 1955, p. 2012.)
225 ILCS 705/26.14
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 26 - Shafts

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2614)Sec. 26.14.         The roof and walls of the passageway leading from the bottom of  the hoisting shaft and the air and escapement shaft designated as such  under the law, within a distance of 300 feet from the bottom of either of  said shafts, shall be of fireproof construction, except that the coal rib  or pillar may be used as a wall in such passageways.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/26.15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 26 - Shafts

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2615)Sec. 26.15.         Shafts shall be equipped with self-closing or manually  controlled safety gates at surface landings.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/26.16
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 26 - Shafts

(225 ILCS 705/26.16) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2616)Sec. 26.16.         Positive derails shall be placed on tracks leading to shafts to  prevent cars, motors, etc. from going into the shaft when the cage is not  at the landing. The provisions of this section shall not apply to "slope"  or "drift" mines, unless definite danger is imminent.    (Source: Laws 1957, p. 2413.)
225 ILCS 705/Art. 27 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 27 - Drillers And Shooters Or Shot Firers

 ARTICLE 27.  DRILLERS AND SHOOTERS OR SHOT FIRERS.
225 ILCS 705/27.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 27 - Drillers And Shooters Or Shot Firers

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2701)Sec. 27.01.   In all mines in this State which are classified as gassy by the  State Mine Inspector, and where coal is broken down by the use of  explosives, a sufficient number of first class miners, who are citizens of  the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence,  shall be designated and employed as drillers and shooters or shot firers.  The duties of the drillers and shooters or shot firers shall be to prepare  permissible explosives for breaking down coal in a safe, practical and  workmanlike manner, and to fire or detonate the same.  (Source: P.A. 101-541, eff. 8-23-19.)
225 ILCS 705/27.02
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 27 - Drillers And Shooters Or Shot Firers

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2702)Sec. 27.02.   In all mines in this State which are classified as non-gassy by  the State Mine Inspector, and where coal is broken down by the use of  explosives, a sufficient number of first-class miners, who are citizens of  the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence,  shall be designated and employed as drillers and shooters or as shot  firers. The duties of the drillers and shooters or shot firers shall be to  prepare permissible explosives for breaking down coal in a safe, practical  and workmanlike manner, and to fire or detonate the same.  (Source: P.A. 101-541, eff. 8-23-19.)
225 ILCS 705/27.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 27 - Drillers And Shooters Or Shot Firers

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2703)Sec. 27.03.         This Act shall not be construed to prohibit the breaking down of  coal while men are in the mine if such breaking down is accomplished by  compressed air or by some mechanical or chemical-mechanical device which  does not emit spark or flame and if in any place where men are working, the  total concentration of carbon monoxide or other noxious gases is within  established safe limits when ventilation is as specified under Article 31  of this Act.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/27.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 27 - Drillers And Shooters Or Shot Firers

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2704)Sec. 27.04.         When the breaking down of coal is not done "on shift", and while  men are in the mine, the drillers and shooters or shot firers shall  immediately after the completion of their work, post a notice in a  conspicuous place at the mine, which shows the number of shots fired, the  number of shots not fired, the entry and room number of unfired shots and  reasons for not firing any unfired shots. They shall keep a permanent daily  record of the number of shots fired, the number of shots they did not fire,  and the number of shots that failed. The record shall be in the custody of  the mine manager and shall be available for inspection at all times by  interested parties.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/27.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 27 - Drillers And Shooters Or Shot Firers

(225 ILCS 705/27.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2705)Sec. 27.05.         In hand loading mines where the miners drill and prepare their  own shots the practice may continue, provided it is approved by the State  Mining Board.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/Art. 29 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 29 - Telephone and Wireless Communication Systems

 ARTICLE 29. TELEPHONE AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS.           (Source: P.A. 94-1041, eff. 7-24-06.)
225 ILCS 705/29.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 29 - Telephone and Wireless Communication Systems

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2901)Sec. 29.01.   In all mines adequate telephone service or equivalent 2-way  communication facilities, including, but not limited to, 2-way text messages, shall be provided at the top and bottom of each  main shaft or slope, and from the bottoms to the working sections of the  mine. Text messaging communications systems used as communication facilities must be approved by the Department. If text messaging is used, pre-programmed text messages shall be capable of providing information to the surface necessary to determine the status of the miners and the conditions in the mine, as well as providing the necessary emergency response information to the miners.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/29.02
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 29 - Telephone and Wireless Communication Systems

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2902)Sec. 29.02.         Telephone lines, other than cables, shall be carried on  insulators, and where they cross power or trolley wires they shall be  insulated adequately.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/29.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 29 - Telephone and Wireless Communication Systems

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2903)Sec. 29.03.     All necessary repairs shall be made promptly.     (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/29.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 29 - Telephone and Wireless Communication Systems

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2904)Sec. 29.04.         Where telephone wires running from the top surface into the  mine are used for telephone service, said lines shall be equipped with  lightning arresters located above ground.    (Source: Laws 1955, p. 2012.)
225 ILCS 705/29.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 29 - Telephone and Wireless Communication Systems

Sec. 29.05. Wireless emergency communication devices. A wireless emergency communication device approved by the Mining Board must be worn by each person underground.  The operator shall provide these devices. The wireless emergency communication device must, at a minimum, be capable of receiving emergency communications from the surface at any location throughout the mine.  Each operator must provide for the training of each underground employee in the use of the device and, annually, provide a refresher training course for all underground employees.  The operator must install in or around the mine any and all equipment necessary to transmit emergency communications from the surface to each wireless emergency communication device at any location throughout the mine.An operator must submit for approval a plan concerning the implementation of the wireless emergency communication devices required under this Section to the Mining Board within 3 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly.Any person who, without the authorization of the operator or the Mining Board, knowingly removes or attempts to remove any wireless emergency communication device or related equipment approved by the Mining Board from the mine or mine site with the intent to permanently deprive the operator of the device or equipment or who knowingly tampers with or attempts to tamper with the device or equipment is guilty of a Class 4 felony.  (Source: P.A. 94-1041, eff. 7-24-06.)
225 ILCS 705/29.06
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 29 - Telephone and Wireless Communication Systems

Sec. 29.06. Wireless tracking devices. A wireless tracking device approved by the Mining Board must be worn by each person underground.  The operator shall provide these devices. The tracking device must be capable of providing real-time monitoring of the physical location of each person underground in the event of an accident or other emergency.  No person may discharge or discriminate against any underground employee based on information gathered by a wireless tracking device during non-emergency monitoring.  Each operator must provide for the training of each underground employee in the use of the device and provide refresher training courses for all underground employees during each calendar year.  The operator must install in or around the mine all equipment necessary to provide real-time emergency monitoring of the physical location of each person underground.An operator must submit for approval a plan concerning the implementation of the wireless tracking devices required under this Section to the Mining Board within 3 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly.Any person who, without the authorization of the operator or the Mining Board, knowingly removes or attempts to remove any wireless tracking device or related equipment approved by the Mining Board from a mine or mine site with the intent to permanently deprive the operator of the device or equipment or who knowingly tampers with or attempts to tamper with the device or equipment is guilty of a Class 4 felony.  (Source: P.A. 94-1041, eff. 7-24-06.)
225 ILCS 705/29.07
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 29 - Telephone and Wireless Communication Systems

(225 ILCS 705/29.07)Sec. 29.07. Mine Technology Task Force; provision of rescue chambers and wireless devices.(a) The Director shall establish a Mine Technology Task Force composed of representatives of an organization representing mine employees, coal operators, academia, and the communications industry.  Each group shall submit the name of its representative to the Director. The task force shall review and make recommendations to the Mining Board regarding the best available mine safety technologies, including, but not limited to, rescue chambers, wireless communications equipment, and wireless tracking devices for use in underground mines.  The task force shall submit its initial findings to the Mining Board within 3 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly.(b) Rescue chambers, wireless emergency communications devices, and wireless tracking devices must be provided in each underground mine within 90 days after the equipment is approved by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration.  To the extent that any of these devices have already been approved by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration, the operator shall provide the equipment in each underground mine within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly.(c) A temporary waiver of the requirements of subsection (b) of this Section of up to 90 days may be issued by the Mining Board if (i) the mine operator submits to the Mining Board a receipt of the product order and (ii) the manufacturer has certified that the product will be delivered within 90 days of the product order.         (Source: P.A. 94-1041, eff. 7-24-06.)
225 ILCS 705/Art. 30 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 30 - Timbering

 ARTICLE 30.  TIMBERING.
225 ILCS 705/30.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 30 - Timbering

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3001)Sec. 30.01.         The operator of every mine shall see that necessary and proper  supports are provided for the roof in all working places, and in all  entries and air courses where men are required to travel to and from any  working place, and shall see that all such places underground are properly  supported.    (Source: Laws 1957, p. 2413.)
225 ILCS 705/30.02
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 30 - Timbering

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3002)Sec. 30.02.         At or near working faces, each operator shall provide props,  roof bolts, caps, or other timbers for the proper securing of all working  places. Temporary safety props, jacks, roof bolts, or cross bars shall be  set close to the face whenever necessary to make the roof safe.    (Source: Laws 1957, p. 2413.)
225 ILCS 705/30.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 30 - Timbering

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3003)Sec. 30.03.         Timbers removed by mining machinery, blasting operations, or for  any other reason, shall be promptly replaced for adequate protection.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/30.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 30 - Timbering

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3004)Sec. 30.04.         Every employee exposed to hazards from falls of coal or rock  shall examine the roof, rib, and face before starting work in a working  place, unless such place has been examined by competent and experienced  personnel just prior to his commencing work in such place.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/30.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 30 - Timbering

(225 ILCS 705/30.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3005)Sec. 30.05.         Loose top and overhanging or loose face shall be either taken  down or properly timbered.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/Art. 31 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 31 - Ventilation, Mine Gases And Gassy Mine Classification

 ARTICLE 31.  VENTILATION, MINE GASES AND GASSY MINE CLASSIFICATION.
225 ILCS 705/31.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 31 - Ventilation, Mine Gases And Gassy Mine Classification

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3101)Sec. 31.01.         All active underground working places in a mine shall be  ventilated by a current of air containing not less than 19.5% of oxygen,  not more than 0.5% of carbon dioxide, and no harmful quantities of other  noxious or poisonous gases. The volume and velocity of the current of air  shall be sufficient to dilute so as to render harmless, and to carry away,  flammable or harmful gases.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/31.02
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 31 - Ventilation, Mine Gases And Gassy Mine Classification

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3102)Sec. 31.02.         The quantity of air reaching the last open crosscut in any  pair or set of entries shall not be less than 9,000 cubic feet a minute,  except that the quantity of air reaching the last open crosscut in any  pair or set of entries in pillar sections may be less than 9,000 cubic  feet a minute if not less than 9,000 cubic feet of air a minute is being  delivered to the intake end of the pillar line. No work shall be performed  in any area that does not meet this standard except to correct this violation.  In robbing areas where the air currents cannot be controlled and measurements  of the air cannot be obtained, the air shall have perceptible movement.    (Source: P.A. 80-296.)
225 ILCS 705/31.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 31 - Ventilation, Mine Gases And Gassy Mine Classification

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3103)Sec. 31.03.   In every mine the minimum quantity of air shall not be less than  150 cubic feet per minute for each person employed, measured at the foot of the  downcast and of the upcast.  However, in any mine wherein explosive gas is being generated in such  quantities that it can be detected by a multi-gas detector, the minimum  quantity of air shall not be less than 200 cubic feet per minute for each  person employed therein. The State Mine Inspector shall have power by order  in writing to require these quantities to be increased.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/31.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 31 - Ventilation, Mine Gases And Gassy Mine Classification

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3104)Sec. 31.04.   If the air at an underground working face in a mine, when tested  at a point not less than 12 inches from the roof, face, or rib, contains more  than 1.0% of methane as determined by permissible methane detector, a multi-gas detector, air analysis, or other recognized means of  accurately detecting such gas, changes or adjustments shall be made at once  in the ventilation in such a mine so that such air shall not contain more  than 1.0% of methane.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/31.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 31 - Ventilation, Mine Gases And Gassy Mine Classification

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3105)Sec. 31.05.   If a split of air returning from active underground working  places in a mine contains more than 1.0% of methane as determined by a  permissible methane detector, a multi-gas detector, air  analysis, or other recognized means of accurately detecting such gas,  changes or adjustments shall be made at once in the ventilation in such  mine so that such returning air shall not contain more than 1.0% of  methane.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)