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225 ILCS 705/4.24
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 4 - State Mine Inspectors and Mine Inspection

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 424)Sec. 4.24.         Upon a petition signed by not less than three coal operators, or  10 coal miners, or by the Director of the Office of Mines and Minerals,  setting forth that any State Mine Inspector neglects his duties, or that he  is incompetent, or that he is guilty of malfeasance, or guilty of any act  tending to the unlawful injury of miners or operators of mines, the Mining  Board shall issue a citation to the State Mine Inspector to appear before  it within a period of 15 days on a day fixed for a hearing, when the Mining  Board shall investigate the allegations of the petitioners.  In the event of  a citation, as referred to above, the Mining Board in its discretion may  immediately remove the State Mine Inspector involved from service pending  the hearing aforesaid mentioned.  If the Mining Board finds that the State  Mine Inspector has neglected his duty or is incompetent or that he is  guilty of malfeasance or guilty of any act tending to the injury of miners  or operators of mines, the Mining Board shall declare the position of said  State Mine Inspector vacant, and a properly qualified person shall be duly  appointed, in the manner provided for in this Act, to fill the vacancy.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
225 ILCS 705/4.25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 4 - State Mine Inspectors and Mine Inspection

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 425)Sec. 4.25.         Each State Mine Inspector shall collect samples of mine  atmospheres and mine dusts for analysis by the Departmental Analytical  Laboratory. All such samples shall be collected in accordance with the  rules of the Mining Board and submitted to the Analytical Laboratory. The  results of analysis of mine atmosphere samples by the Analytical Laboratory  shall be used by the State Mine Inspector as a basis for classification of  mines as being gassy or non-gassy. The results of analysis of dust samples  by the Analytical Laboratory shall be used by the State Mine Inspector as a  basis for recommendations with respect to the rock dusting requirements of  this Act. The operator of the mine from which samples of air and dust are  taken shall be furnished a copy of the results of such analysis.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/4.26
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 4 - State Mine Inspectors and Mine Inspection

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 426)Sec. 4.26.         Any State Mine Inspector who discovers that any section of this  Act, or part thereof, is being neglected or violated, shall order immediate  compliance therewith, and, in case of failure to comply shall have power to  stop the operation of the mine or to remove any offending person or persons  from the mine until the law is complied with.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/4.30
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 4 - State Mine Inspectors and Mine Inspection

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 430)Sec. 4.30.         If any State Mine Inspector finds that any provision of this Act  is being violated, he shall file a sworn complaint before the circuit court,  stating the facts within his knowledge in such case  and asking that the person charged with such violation be bound over to the  next grand jury for the county.  The State's Attorney for the county in  which such violation occurs shall prosecute such complaint, as provided by  law in other State cases.      (Source: P.A. 79-1358.)
225 ILCS 705/4.33
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 4 - State Mine Inspectors and Mine Inspection

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 433)Sec. 4.33.         If any State Mine Inspector willfully fails, neglects or refuses  to file a complaint as herein required, or willfully disregards the duties  required of him by the provisions of this Act, a sworn complaint may be  filed by any person having knowledge of the facts, before the circuit court,  charging the State Mine Inspector with nonfeasance  in office and asking that such inspector be bound over to the next grand  jury for the county, and the State's Attorney for the county in which such  violation occurs shall prosecute such complaint as provided by law in other  State cases.      (Source: P.A. 79-1358.)
225 ILCS 705/4.34
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 4 - State Mine Inspectors and Mine Inspection

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 434)Sec. 4.34.         Upon final conviction for nonfeasance in office under the  provisions of this Act of any State Mine Inspector his certificate of  qualification or of competency, as the case may be, shall be thereby  invalidated and he shall become disqualified from holding such office, and  such person shall not be entitled to receive another certificate of  qualification or of competency, as the case may be, within 3 months from  the date of such final conviction.    (Source: Laws 1967, p. 2076.)
225 ILCS 705/4.35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 4 - State Mine Inspectors and Mine Inspection

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 435)Sec. 4.35.     (Repealed).     (Source: P.A. 90-372, eff. 7-1-98.  Repealed internally, eff. 7-1-98.)
225 ILCS 705/4.36
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 4 - State Mine Inspectors and Mine Inspection

(225 ILCS 705/4.36) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 436)Sec. 4.36.         On each visit to a mine, the State Mine Inspector shall notify  a representative of the miners that he is there to make an inspection.  The miners' representative may elect to accompany the Inspector  during his inspection and shall suffer no loss of pay.  Following each inspection,  the Inspector shall meet with the management of the mine and the representative  of the miners to discuss his findings, recommendations and general safety  conditions of the mine.  His findings and recommendations, together with  the time allowed to comply, shall be posted in a conspicuous place following  each inspection.  For the purposes of this Section, where 2 or more Inspectors  travel together, only one representative of the miners who accompanies the  Inspectors shall suffer no loss of pay.    (Source: P.A. 83-1234.)
225 ILCS 705/Art. 5 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 ARTICLE 5.  MINE MANAGER--REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES.
225 ILCS 705/5.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 501)Sec. 5.01.   Each applicant for a certificate of competency as mine manager  shall produce evidence satisfactory of the Mining Board that he is a  citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence, at least 23 years of age; that he  has had at least 4 years' practical underground mining experience; has been issued a Certificate of Competency as Mine Examiner, or its equivalent  issued by another state; and   that he has  satisfactorily completed a course of instruction in first aid to the  injured and mine rescue methods and appliances prescribed by the  Department; and that he is a man of good repute and temperate habits.  He  shall also pass such examination as to his experience in mines and in the  management of men; his knowledge of mine machinery and appliances; the use  of surveying and other instruments used in mining; the properties of mine  gases; the principles of ventilation; and the legal duties and  responsibilities of mine managers, as shall be prescribed by the rules of  the Mining Board.Persons who have graduated and hold a degree in  engineering or an approved 4-year program in coal mining technology from an accredited  school, college or university are  required to have only 2 years' practical underground mining experience  to qualify for the examination for a Certificate of Competency.Persons who have graduated and hold a two-year Associate  in Applied Science Degree in Coal Mining Technology from an  accredited school, college or university are required to have  only 3 years' practical underground mining experience to qualify  for the examination for a Certificate of Competency.  (Source: P.A. 101-541, eff. 8-23-19.)
225 ILCS 705/5.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 503)Sec. 5.03.         It shall be unlawful for any operator to operate an underground  coal mine without the services of a mine manager. Further, it is unlawful  for the operator of any coal mine to have in his service as mine manager at  his mine, any person who does not hold a certificate of competency issued  by the Mining Board of this State; Provided, that whenever any exigency  arises by which it is impossible for any operator to secure the immediate  services of a certificated mine manager, he may place any trustworthy and  experienced man of the mine inspection district in charge of his mine to  act as temporary mine manager for a period not exceeding 7 days, and with  the approval of the State mine inspector of the district, for a further  period not exceeding 23 days.    (Source: Laws 1955, p. 2012.)
225 ILCS 705/5.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 504)Sec. 5.04.         The certificate of any mine manager may be cancelled and revoked  by the Mining Board upon notice and hearing as provided by this Act, if it  shall be established in the judgment of said Mining Board that the holder  thereof has obtained said certificate by fraud or misrepresentation of his  experience or has become unworthy to hold said certificate by reason of  violation of the law, intemperate habits, incapacity, abuse of authority or  for any other cause. Any person against whom charges or complaints are made  hereunder shall have the right to appear before the Mining Board and defend  himself against said charges, and he shall have 15 days' notice in writing  of such charges previous to such hearing. The Mining Board, in its  discretion, may suspend the certificate of any person charged as aforesaid,  pending such hearing, but said hearing shall not be unreasonably deferred.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 505)Sec. 5.05.         Effective on or after January 1, 1977, it shall be unlawful  for the operator of any  underground  mine to employ as a  superintendent any person who does not hold a certificate of competency as a  mine manager issued by the Mining Board.  Upon request,  the Mining Board may issue a temporary Certificate of Competency as mine  examiner or mine manager to any person who possesses a valid equivalent  certificate issued by the  appropriate agency in another state, provided however that such temporary  certificate shall be valid only until the first available examination  given by the Mining Board or 6 months, whichever is longer.    (Source: P.A. 79-460.)
225 ILCS 705/5.06
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 506)Sec. 5.06.   The mine manager shall be responsible for the performance of all  the functions and duties prescribed in Sections 5.07 to 5.25, both  inclusive. The mine manager may not perform the duties of a mine examiner while serving in the capacity of a mine manager.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/5.07
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 507)Sec. 5.07.         Visit each working place in the mine at least once in every two  weeks and require his assistants or the Face Bosses to go into all working  places in their territory or sections regularly during each working shift.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.08
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 508)Sec. 5.08.         Provide a suitable checking system whereby the entrance into and  the departure from the mine of each employee shall be positively indicated.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 510)Sec. 5.10.   To have the underground working places in the mine examined for  hazards by competent personnel designated by the operator to do so, at  least once during each coal-producing shift, or oftener if necessary for  safety. Examinations shall include tests with a multi-gas detector   for methane and oxygen deficiency. In all  underground face workings where electrically driven  equipment is operated, examinations for methane shall be made with a multi-gas detector   by a person trained in the use of such multi-gas detector   before equipment is taken into or operated in face regions, and frequent  examinations for methane shall be made during such operations.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/5.11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 511)Sec. 5.11.   To see that a mine examiner makes the examinations provided in  Articles 5, 6, and 31 of this Act and that he enters his report either by calling the results of the examination to a recorder on the surface or by personally recording the report.  The recorder or mine examiner shall record the report in a book or computer system that is provided by the operator for that purpose, and the book or computer system shall be secure and not susceptible to alteration.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/5.12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 512)Sec. 5.12.         To examine the mine examiners' reports in the morning  before workers are permitted to enter the mine, and if any working  places are reported dangerous, the mine manager shall see that all  workers and supervisory personnel concerned are notified of the danger  and instruct them not to enter such places until the reported danger has  been removed, except for the purpose of removing the dangerous  condition.    (Source: P.A. 81-992.)
225 ILCS 705/5.13
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 513)Sec. 5.13.         He shall provide a sufficient number of props, caps, and timbers,  when needed, delivered on the miners' cars at the usual place, in suitable  lengths and dimensions for the securing of the roof by the miners. When  cross bars are set by the miners they shall be furnished in the required  lengths.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.14
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 514)Sec. 5.14.         He shall see that cross-cuts are made at proper distances apart;  that necessary doors, curtains, and brattices are provided to furnish the  men in the mine the volume of air required by this Act or by the written  demand of the State mine inspector; and that all stoppings along airways  are properly built.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 515)Sec. 5.15.         He shall take daily barometer readings and record the  readings when men are in the mine, and keep a careful watch over all  ventilating apparatus and the air currents in the mine. When the  ventilating fan at any mine fails or stops, he shall take immediate  action to cut off the electric power and withdraw the workers from the  face regions of the mine. In gassy mines, if the ventilation is restored  within a reasonable time, the face regions and other places where  methane is likely to accumulate shall be re-examined by competent  personnel, and if such places are found to be free from explosive gas  the power may be restored and work resumed. If the ventilation is not  restored within a reasonable time all underground employees shall be  removed from the mine. In non-gassy mines, if the ventilation is  restored within a reasonable time, the power may be turned on and the  work resumed without the necessity of re-examination.    (Source: P.A. 81-992.)
225 ILCS 705/5.16
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 516)Sec. 5.16.         He shall measure the air current or cause the same to be measured  at least once each week at the inlet and outlet, also at the last open  cross-cut in each division or split, and shall keep a record of such  measurements for the information of the State mine inspector.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.17
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 517)Sec. 5.17.         He or his assistant shall, at least once a week, examine the  escapement shaft and the roadways leading thereto and all other openings  for the safe exit of men to the surface; and shall make a record of any  obstructions or other unsafe conditions existing therein, and cause the  same to be promptly removed.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.18
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 518)Sec. 5.18.         He shall examine or designate a competent person to examine the  hoisting ropes, cages, and safety catches every morning and shall require  the ropes to be tested by hoisting the cages before men are lowered.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.19
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 519)Sec. 5.19.         At shaft mines, he must see that the top and bottom people are  on duty at the beginning and end of regular shifts where people are hoisted  in and out of the mine, and that sufficient lights are maintained at the  top and bottom landings when the miners are being hoisted and lowered.    (Source: P.A. 80-296.)
225 ILCS 705/5.20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 520)Sec. 5.20.         He or his assistant shall be at his post at the mine when the men  are lowered into the mine in the morning for work, and shall remain at  night until all the men employed during the day shall have been hoisted up.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.21
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 521)Sec. 5.21.         He shall give special attention to and instructions concerning  the proper storage and handling of permissible explosives in the mines.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.22
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 522)Sec. 5.22.         Where coal is broken down "on shift"; and while men are in the  mine, with compressed air, or by some mechanical or chemical-mechanical  device which does not emit spark or flame, he shall see that frequent  examination for gas and other hazards is made by competent personnel.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.23
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 523)Sec. 5.23.         He shall require all excessively dusty haulage roads to be  thoroughly sprayed, sprinkled, cleaned or rockdusted at regular intervals  when the health and safety of the men in the mines are jeopardized.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.24
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 524)Sec. 5.24.         To instruct employees as to their respective duties and to  require of all employees obedience to the provisions of this Act.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 525)Sec. 5.25.         To prescribe special rules concerning the proper storage and  handling of explosives in the mine and concerning the time and manner of  placing and discharging the blasting shots, and it shall be unlawful for  any miner to fire shots except according to such rules.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/5.26
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties

(225 ILCS 705/5.26) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 526)Sec. 5.26.         In mines in which the works are so extensive that all the duties  devolving upon the mine manager cannot be discharged by one man, competent  persons may be designated and appointed as assistants to the mine manager,  who shall exercise his functions under the mine manager's instructions.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/Art. 6 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 ARTICLE 6.  MINE EXAMINERS--REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES.