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225 ILCS 705/6.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 601)Sec. 6.01.   Each applicant for a certificate of competency as mine examiner  shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Mining Board that he is a  citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence, at least 21 years of age and of good  repute and temperate habits and that he has had at least 4 years  practical underground mining experience,  and has been issued a First Class Certificate of Competency by the  Department of Natural Resources.  He shall pass an examination as to his  experience in mines generating dangerous gases, his practical and  technological knowledge of the nature and properties of mine gases, the laws  of ventilation, the structures and use of multi-gas detectors, and the laws of  this State relating to safeguards against fires from any source in mines.  He shall also submit to the Mining Board satisfactory evidence that he has  completed a course of training in first aid to the injured and mine rescue  methods and appliances prescribed by the Department.  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 of  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 as a Mine Examiner.  (Source: P.A. 101-541, eff. 8-23-19.)
225 ILCS 705/6.02
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 602)Sec. 6.02.     Certified mine examiner.     A certificated mine examiner shall  be required at all coal mines. There shall be one or more additional  certificated mine examiners whenever required in writing by the State Mine  Inspector when the conditions are such as to make the employment of such  additional mine examiners necessary.    (Source: P.A. 87-1133; 88-185.)
225 ILCS 705/6.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 603)Sec. 6.03.         The mine examiner shall perform the duties set out in Sections  6.04 to 6.11, inclusive.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/6.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 605)Sec. 6.05.   When in the performance of his duties, he shall carry with him a multi-gas detector   in proper order and condition and a rod or bar for sounding the  roof.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/6.06
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 606)Sec. 6.06.         He shall see that the air current is traveling in its proper  course and in proper quantity; and measure with an anemometer the amount of  air passing in the last cross-cut or break-through of each pair of entries,  or in the last room of each division in long-wall mines, and at all other  points where he may deem it necessary; and note the result of such  measurements in the mine examiner's book kept for that purpose.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/6.07
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 607)Sec. 6.07.         He shall inspect all places where men are required in the  performance of their duties to pass or to work, and observe whether there  are any recent falls or dangerous roof or accumulations of gas or dangerous  conditions in rooms or roadways; and examine especially all roadways  leading to escapement shafts or other openings for the safe exit of men to  the surface, the edges and accessible parts of recent falls and old gobs  and air-courses.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/6.08
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 608)Sec. 6.08.         As evidence of his examination of said doors, rooms and roadways  as provided for in this Article, he shall inscribe with chalk in some  suitable place on the doors, the roof or walls of rooms and roadways, but  not on the face of the coal, his initials and the date of his examination.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/6.09
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 609)Sec. 6.09.         When working places are discovered in which there are recent  falls, dangerous roof, accumulation of gas or other dangerous conditions,  he shall place, in all entrance ways to said working places where dangerous  conditions exist, conspicuous marks or signs to "keep out". Should he find  that the provisions of Section 24.03, with reference to distance rock  dusting is back from the face, are not complied with, he shall record such  condition, and the place, in his daily examination report.    (Source: Laws 1955, p. 2012.)
225 ILCS 705/6.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 610)Sec. 6.10.   Upon completing his examination, he shall make a daily record either by calling out 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.  The examination report is for the information of the  company, the State Mine Inspector, and all other persons interested; and  this report shall be recorded before the miners are permitted to enter the mine.  If the examination report is called out by the mine examiner to a recorder, the recorder must place his signature, certificate number, and date in the book or computer system before the miners are permitted to  enter the mine. If the examination report is called out, the mine examiner shall verify the report by his signature, certificate number, and date by or at the end of his shift.  If the mine examiner finds an omission or error in the report, the report shall be corrected and he must immediately notify the shift mine manager of the omission or error.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/6.11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 611)Sec. 6.11.   Should any dangerous conditions be found as described in Section  6.09, he shall immediately notify the shift mine manager,  setting forth the nature of the conditions found and the location of same.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/6.12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 612)Sec. 6.12.   It shall be unlawful for the operator of any mine to have in his  service as mine examiner any person who does not hold a certificate of  competency issued by the Mining Board except that anyone holding a mine  manager's certificate may serve as a mine examiner. The mine manager shall not act in the capacity  of mine examiner while acting as mine manager. However, whenever any  exigency arises by which it is impossible for any operator to secure the  immediate services of a certificated examiner, he may employ any  trustworthy and experienced man of the mine inspection district to act as  temporary mine examiner 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. The employment of persons who do not hold  certificates as mine examiners shall in no case exceed the limit of time  specified herein, and the State Mine Inspector shall not approve of the  employment of such persons beyond the 23 day limit.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/6.13
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 613)Sec. 6.13.         Effective on or after January 1, 1977, it shall be unlawful  for the operator of any mine to employ underground any person in a  supervisory capacity who does not hold a certificate of competency as a  mine examiner or mine manager issued by the Mining Board; except those  engineering and maintenance supervisors who supervise persons engaged in  the maintenance and repair of underground equipment,  provided that these  supervisors have had training in mine ventilation and mine related  hazards approved 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. 80-296.)
225 ILCS 705/6.14
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 614)Sec. 6.14.         The certificate of any mine examiner may be cancelled and revoked  by the Mining Board upon notice and hearing as hereinafter provided, if it  shall be established in the judgment of the 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. However, 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 the hearing shall not be unreasonably  deferred.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/6.15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 615)Sec. 6.15.   A sufficient number of men trained  in the use of a multi-gas detector shall be employed by the  operator, who shall examine the mine for obnoxious and inflammable gases  while men are working therein.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/6.16
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties

(225 ILCS 705/6.16) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 616)Sec. 6.16.   When in the judgment of the State Mine Inspector, expressed in  writing to the mine operator, certain sections of a mine generate dangerous  quantities of explosive gases, the State Mine Inspector shall require those  sections of the mine to be examined for gas in a prescribed manner and at  shorter intervals of time than 3 hours preceding the time the day shift  goes on duty for every day in which the mine is to be operated.  (Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
225 ILCS 705/Art. 7 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 ARTICLE 7.  HOISTING ENGINEER AND HOISTING.
225 ILCS 705/7.02
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 702)Sec. 7.02.   Each applicant for a certificate of competency as electrical  hoisting engineer shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Mining Board  that he is a citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence, at least 21 years of age, that  he has had two years' experience with electrical hoisting equipment, or  has completed a training course in operation and maintenance of electrical  hoisting machinery approved by the Mining Board and is of good repute and  temperate habits. He shall pass an examination as to his practical and technical  knowledge of the construction of same, the care and adjustment of electrical  hoisting engines, the management and efficiency of electric pumps, ropes  and winding apparatus and as to his knowledge of the laws of this State  in relation to signals and the hoisting and lowering of men at mines.  (Source: P.A. 101-541, eff. 8-23-19.)
225 ILCS 705/7.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 703)Sec. 7.03.         It shall be unlawful for the operator of any mine to permit any  person who does not hold a certificate of competency as hoisting engineer  issued by the Mining Board to hoist or lower men, or to have charge of the  hoisting engine when men are underground. No certified engineer shall be  required for automatically operated cages or platforms. Provided, at any  slope mine where the angle of the slope is not more than twenty degrees and  men are not lowered into and/or hoisted out of the mine by hoisting  equipment, and there is ample room in the slope and it would be practicable  in the event of an accident to remove an injured person from the mine, no  hoisting engineer holding a certificate of competency issued by the Mining  Board shall be required.    (Source: Laws 1957, p. 2413.)
225 ILCS 705/7.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 704)Sec. 7.04.   The Mining Board may grant a permit to operate a second motion  engine, or internal combustion engine, at any mine employing not more than  10 men, to any person recommended to the Mining Board by the State Mine  Inspector of the district. The applicant for such permit shall have filed  with the Mining Board satisfactory evidence that he is a citizen of the  United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence, that he has had at least one year of experience in operating  a steam engine, steam boiler, or internal combustion engine and understands  the handling and care of the same. Such application shall be accompanied by  a statement from at least three persons who will testify from their  personal knowledge of the applicant that he is a man of good repute and  personal habits, and that he has, in their judgment, a knowledge of and  experience in handling boilers and engines as required in this section.  Such permit shall apply only to the mine for which it was issued, and for a  period not to exceed one year, except such permit, when it expires, may be  renewed by the Mining Board from year to year if the person holding same  requests renewal, and certifies by sworn statement that all the  circumstances and conditions are the same as when said permit was  originally issued.  (Source: P.A. 101-541, eff. 8-23-19.)
225 ILCS 705/7.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 705)Sec. 7.05.         The certificate of any hoisting engineer may be cancelled and  revoked by the Mining Board upon notice and hearing as hereinafter  provided, 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. However, 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 705/7.06
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 706)Sec. 7.06.         Whenever the hoisting or lowering of men occurs before daylight  or after dark, or when the landing at which men take or leave the cage is  at all obscured by steam or otherwise, there must always be maintained at  such landing a light sufficient to show the landing and surrounding objects  distinctly. Likewise, as long as there are men underground in any mine the  operator shall maintain a good and sufficient light at the bottom of the  shaft thereof, so that persons coming to the bottom may clearly discern the  cage and objects in the vicinity.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.07
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 707)Sec. 7.07.         In connection with every hoisting engine used for hoisting or  lowering of men there shall be provided a good and sufficient brake on the  drum, so adjusted that it may be operated by the engineer without leaving  his post at the levers.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.08
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 708)Sec. 7.08.         Every hoisting drum shall be provided with flanges attached to  the sides of the drum, with a distance when the whole rope is wound on the  drum of not less than 4 inches between the outer layer of rope and the  greatest diameter of the flange.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.09
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 709)Sec. 7.09.         One end of each hoisting rope shall be well secured on the drum,  and at least three laps of the same shall remain on the drum when the cage  is at rest at the lowest caging place in the shaft. The lower end of each  rope shall be securely fastened to the cage by suitable clamps or sockets  and chains.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 710)Sec. 7.10.         An index dial or indicator that plainly shows the engineer at all  times the true position of the cages in the shaft shall be placed in clear  view of the engineer.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 711)Sec. 7.11.         At the beginning of each shift and after the mine has been idle,  the hoisting engineer shall operate the cages up and down the shaft at  least one round trip before hoisting or lowering men. A similar procedure  shall be following in slope mines, except that an attendant may ride the  trip.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 712)Sec. 7.12.         At every mine where men are hoisted and lowered by machinery  there shall be provided means of signaling to and from the bottom man, the  top man and the engineer. The signal system shall consist of a tube, or  tubes, or wire encased in wood or iron pipes, through which signals shall  be communicated by electricity, compressed air or other pneumatic devices  or by ringing a bell. When compressed air or other pneumatic devices are  used for signaling, provision must be made to prevent signal from repeating  or reversing.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.13
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 713)Sec. 7.13.     The following signals shall be used at all the mines.1.  From the bottom to the top: One ring or whistle shall signify to  hoist coal or the empty cage, and also to stop either when in motion.2.  Two rings or whistles shall signify to lower cage.3.  Three rings or whistles shall signify that men are coming up or  going down; when return signal is received from the engineer the men  shall get on the cage and the proper signal to hoist or lower shall be  given.4.  Four rings or whistles shall signify to hoist slowly, implying  danger.5.  Five rings or whistles shall signify accident in the mine and a  call for a stretcher.6. Six rings or whistles shall signify hold cage perfectly still  until signaled otherwise.7. From top to bottom, one ring or whistle shall signify: All ready,  get on cage.8. Two rings or whistles shall signify: Send away empty cage.However, the operator of any mine may, with the consent of the State  Mine Inspector, add to the code of signals. The code of signals in use  at any mine shall be conspicuously posted at the top and at the bottom  of the shaft, and in the engine room at some point in front of the  engineer when standing at his post.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)