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225 ILCS 705/7.14
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. 714)Sec. 7.14.     Where a hoisting engineer is required by law, he shall:1.  Be in constant attendance at his engine, or boilers, at all times  when there are workers underground. When it is the duty of the engineer  to attend to the boilers, means for signaling from the shaft bottom to  the boiler room shall be provided.2.  Not permit anyone except duly authorized persons to enter the  engine room; nor converse with any person while his engine is in  operation, or while his attention is occupied with the signals.3.  Thoroughly understand the established code of signals, and when  he has the signal that men are on the cage he shall not operate his  engine to exceed the rate of speed provided in Section 7.18 except as  permitted by the State Mine Inspector.4. Not permit anyone to handle, except in the official discharge of  duty, any machinery under his charge; nor permit anyone who is not a  certified engineer to operate his engine, except for the purpose of  teaching an apprentice to operate the engine, and then only in his  presence and when men are not on the cage.    (Source: P.A. 81-992.)
225 ILCS 705/7.15
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. 715)Sec. 7.15.         The hoisting engineer or some other properly authorized employee  shall:1.  Keep a careful watch over the engines, boilers, pumps, ropes, and  winding apparatus.2.  Be certain the boilers are properly supplied with water, cleaned, and  inspected at frequent intervals.3.  Be certain the steam pressure does not exceed the limit established  by the boiler inspector, frequently open the try cocks and the safety  valves, and not increase the weights on the safety valves.4.  Be certain the steam and water gauges are kept in good order. If any  of the pumps, valves, or gauges become deranged or fail to act he shall  immediately report the fact to the proper authorities.5. Make a daily inspection of the hoisting equipment.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.16
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. 716)Sec. 7.16.         No person shall handle or disturb any part of the hoisting  machinery without proper authority.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.17
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. 717)Sec. 7.17.         At every shaft where men are hoisted or lowered by machinery, the  operator shall station a competent man at the top and at the bottom of the  shaft who shall attend to signals, and be empowered to preserve order and  enforce the rules governing the carriage of men on cages. The top man and  bottom man shall be at their respective posts of duty a sufficient length  of time before hoisting of coal begins in the morning and after the  hoisting of coal ceases for the day, to properly perform their duties as  provided for in this Section.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.18
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. 718)Sec. 7.18.         Cages on which men are riding shall not be lifted nor lowered at  a rate of speed greater than 600 feet per minute, except with the written  consent of the State Mine Inspector. No person shall carry any tools,  timber or other materials with him on any cage in motion, except for use in  repairing the shaft and no one shall ride on a cage containing either a  loaded or empty car.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.19
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. 719)Sec. 7.19.         Every boiler shall be provided with a glass water gauge and not  less than three try cocks and also a steam gauge, except that where two or  more boilers are equipped with a steam drum properly connected with the  boilers to indicate the steam pressure and without any valves between the  boilers and the steam drum, the steam gauge may be placed in the steam  drum. A steam gauge shall be attached to the steam pipe in the engine  house, and the steam gauges shall be placed in such a position that the  engineer and the fireman can readily see what pressure is being carried.  The steam gauges shall be kept in good order and adjusted, and be tested as  often as every six months.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.20
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. 720)Sec. 7.20.         On boilers connected with one another by what is known as  headerlines, all valve connections thereto shall be closed and securely  fastened while the boiler or boilers are being washed, cleaned, or repaired  for the protection of the person so engaged.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.21
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. 721)Sec. 7.21.         Every boiler shall be provided with a safety valve with weights  or springs properly adjusted except that where two or more boilers are  equipped with a steam drum properly connected with the boilers to indicate  the steam pressure and without any valves between the boilers and the steam  drum, the safety valve may be placed in the steam drum.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/7.22
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting

(225 ILCS 705/7.22) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 722)Sec. 7.22.         All boilers used in generating steam in and about coal mines or  in sinking shafts shall be kept in good order. The operator of every coal  mine where steam boilers are in use, shall have the boilers thoroughly  examined by a competent boilermaker, or other qualified person, not an  employee of the operator, as often as once in every 6 months, and oftener  if the State Mine Inspector so requires in writing. The result of every  such inspection shall be reported on suitable blanks to the State Mine  Inspector.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/Art. 8 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 ARTICLE 8.  MINERS' EXAMINING BOARD AND MINERS' EXAMINATIONS.
225 ILCS 705/8.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 801)Sec. 8.01.         No person shall be employed or engaged at the face of  the coal as a coal loader, loading machine operator, cutting machine  operator, driller or shooter, timberman or roof bolter in any coal mine in this State  without having first obtained a certificate of competency from the Miners'  Examining Board,  and having completed a course of instruction in first aid to the injured  and mine rescue methods  and appliances prescribed by the Department,  except that any such certified miner may have one person  working with him and under his direction as an apprentice for the purpose  of learning the business of mining and becoming qualified to obtain a  certificate of competency.No person who enters employment as an apprentice miner shall be  employed as an apprentice miner for a period longer than 12  months after becoming eligible to obtain a first class  certificate of competency, except in the event of illness or  injury, when time extensions may be permitted in a manner  established by the Miners' Examining Board.    (Source: P.A. 85-1333.)
225 ILCS 705/8.02
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 802)Sec. 8.02.   There is created in the Department of Natural Resources, Office  of Mines and Minerals, a Miners' Examining Board which shall consist of 4   miners' examining officers to be appointed by the Governor, 2 of whom must be from a labor organization recognized under the National Labor Relations Act representing coal miners, for a term of  2 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified.  Terms of  office shall commence on the third Monday in January in each odd-numbered year.   Three of such officers shall constitute a quorum.This amendatory Act of 1995 does not affect the terms of members of the  Miners' Examining Board holding office on the effective date of this amendatory  Act of 1995.A complete record of the proceedings and acts of the Miners'  Examining Board shall be kept and preserved.  Said officers shall hold no  other lucrative office or employment under the government of the United  States, State of Illinois, or any political division thereof or any  municipal corporation therein and each such officer before entering upon  the duties of his office shall subscribe and take the oath prescribed by  the Constitution of this State, and shall before entering upon the duties  of his office give a bond with sufficient surety to be approved by the  Governor, payable to the People of the State of Illinois in the penal sum  of $5,000, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of office  and the delivery of all records, books, moneys, and other property  pertaining to his successor in office, which said bond shall be deposited  in the office of the Secretary of State.  Vacancies shall be filled by  appointment as provided herein for the balance of the unexpired term.  (Source: P.A. 101-384, eff. 1-1-20.)
225 ILCS 705/8.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 803)Sec. 8.03.   No person shall be appointed to the Miners' Examining Board who  has not had at least 5 years' practical and continuous experience as an underground coal  miner. The members of the Miners' Examining Board shall hold certificates of competency as an Illinois mine examiner. Two of the members of the Miners' Examining Board shall be representatives of a labor organization recognized under the National Labor Relations Act representing coal miners. Two of the members of the Miners' Examining Board shall be from the employing class.  (Source: P.A. 101-384, eff. 1-1-20.)
225 ILCS 705/8.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 804)Sec. 8.04.         Each miners' examining officer shall receive as compensation for his  services the sum of $7,500 per year or such greater  sum as may be set by the Compensation Review Board.  He shall also receive his traveling  and other necessary expenses actually expended in the discharge of his  official duties. Salary and expenses of such  officers shall be paid monthly. All expense accounts shall be itemized  and verified by the examining officer receiving the same, and shall be  approved by the Director.    (Source: P.A. 85-1333.)
225 ILCS 705/8.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 805)Sec. 8.05.         The Board shall organize  annually by selecting one of its members as president and another as secretary. All  records, reports, books, papers, and other property pertaining to the  office of the Miners' Examining Board shall be kept by the secretary. The  secretary shall be provided with a seal with proper device, and on the  margin thereof shall be the words, "Miners' Examining Board, State of  Illinois."    (Source: P.A. 85-1333.)
225 ILCS 705/8.06
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 806)Sec. 8.06.         The Miners' Examining Board shall hold an examination once in  each calendar month, and at such other times and at such places as the  Director may designate.  The Director shall endeavor to schedule  examinations at places located most conveniently with  reference to the districts in which coal is mined in the State of Illinois  so that all persons in such district or in this State, or who may wish to  come into this State for the purpose of engaging in mining may be examined  as to their competency and qualifications. Public notice of the  examinations shall be given through the press or otherwise not less than  7 days in advance  of such meeting, which notice shall fix the time and place at which any  examination under this Act is to be held.    (Source: P.A. 85-1333.)
225 ILCS 705/8.07
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 807)Sec. 8.07.   Each applicant who satisfies the requirements set forth in this Article  shall receive his or her certificate of competency upon satisfactorily passing  the examination and submitting a fee as prescribed by rule. All fees collected shall be deposited into the Coal Mining Regulatory Fund. The monies deposited into the Coal Mining Regulatory Fund under this Section shall not be subject to administrative charges or chargebacks unless otherwise authorized by this Act.   (Source: P.A. 97-1136, eff. 1-1-13.)
225 ILCS 705/8.08
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 808)Sec. 8.08.         All examinations held by the Miners' Examining Board shall be  conducted in the English language and shall be of a  practical nature so as  to determine the competency and qualification of the applicant to engage in  mining. The Miners' Examining Board shall examine under oath all persons  who apply for certificates as to their previous experience as miners and  shall grant certificates of competency to such applicants  as are qualified, which certificates shall entitle the holder thereof to be  employed as and to do the work of miners in this State.    (Source: P.A. 85-1333.)
225 ILCS 705/8.09
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 809)Sec. 8.09.         A first class certificate of competency shall be issued to  any person under this Article who can produce satisfactory evidence to  the Miners' Examining Board of having had not less than 1 year  experience as a worker on coal producing sections of a coal mine and  having had an opportunity during that year of observing and helping to  perform all the work required in that section and also to learn the  fundamentals of roof control, testing of top, and testing for gas, which  could be accomplished by the cooperation of management and workers, and  that he has completed a course in first aid for the injured.A first class certificate of competency shall also be issued to any  person under this Article who can produce satisfactory evidence to the  Miners' Examining Board of having been employed as a worker or a trainee  in an underground coal mine for a period not less than 6 months and  having had an opportunity during that 6 months of observing and helping  to perform work required on a coal producing section and also to learn  the fundamentals of ventilation, roof control, testing of rib and roof,  and testing for gas, and that he has completed a course in first aid for  the injured, and possesses a two-year Associate in Applied Science  Degree in Coal Mining Technology or a degree in Engineering from an  approved school or college, or university.    (Source: P.A. 85-1333.)
225 ILCS 705/8.11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 811)Sec. 8.11.         In no case shall an applicant for certificate of competency be  deemed competent unless he appears in person before the Miners' Examining  Board and orally answers intelligently and correctly practical questions,  propounded to him by said Board, pertaining to the requirements and  qualifications of a practical miner.    (Source: Laws 1955, p. 2012.)
225 ILCS 705/8.12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 812)Sec. 8.12.         The Miners' Examining Board shall make an accurate record of its  proceedings and meetings and in the record shall show a correct detailed  account of the examination of each applicant with questions asked and their  answers, and the record made shall be open for public inspection.    (Source: Laws 1957, p. 1558.)
225 ILCS 705/8.13
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 813)Sec. 8.13.         No miners' certificate granted under the provisions of this  Article is transferable and any effort to transfer the same is a violation  of this Act. Such certificates shall be issued only at meetings of the  Miners' Examining Board and shall not be valid unless signed by at least  two members of the Miners' Examining Board and sealed with the seal of such  Board.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/8.14
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 814)Sec. 8.14.         The Miners' Examining Board shall annually on the first day of  March, report to the Director, in writing, what examinations it has held  and what work it has done during the preceding year, together with such  recommendations as it may deem advisable for the improvement of the method  of holding examinations and carrying out the purposes of this Article.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/8.15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 815)Sec. 8.15.         No person shall engage as a miner in any coal mine without having  obtained a certificate of competency as provided for  in this Article,  nor shall any person, firm, or corporation employ as a miner in his, her, their  or its mine in this State, any person who does not hold such certificate,  nor shall any mine foreman, overseer, or superintendent permit or allow  any person to be employed under him or her or in any mines under his or her  charge or supervision as a miner in any mine in this State, except as provided  in this Article, who does not hold such certificate of competency. Any  person, firm or corporation who shall violate or fail to comply with the  provisions of this Article shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.    (Source: P.A. 85-1333.)
225 ILCS 705/8.16
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 816)Sec. 8.16.         The Miners' Examining Board shall report all complaints or  charges of noncompliance with, or violation of the provisions of this  Article to the State's Attorney of the county in which such non-compliance  or violation occurs, and the State's Attorney of the county wherein the  complaints or charges are made shall investigate the same and prosecute all  persons so offending.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/8.17
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 817)Sec. 8.17.         In order to more effectively carry out the intention and purposes  of this Article, the Miners' Examining Board shall have power to administer  oaths to any and all persons who are applicants or may vouch in any manner  for the service or qualification of any applicant in order to obtain for  him a certificate hereunder, and any person who shall wilfully and falsely  swear or testify as to any matter material to such examination or as to the  service or qualification of any applicant shall be deemed guilty of perjury  and shall be subject to the penalties thereof as prescribed by the criminal  code of this State.    (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
225 ILCS 705/8.18
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 818)Sec. 8.18.         The Governor shall have the power and authority to remove any  miners' examining officer for neglect of duty, incompetency, or malfeasance  in office, and upon such removal shall appoint a successor.    (Source: P.A. 85-1333.)
225 ILCS 705/8.19
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 819)Sec. 8.19.         It shall be unlawful for any member of the Miners' Examining Board to issue  any certificate of competency pursuant to this Section when he knows or  has reason to know that  the applicant fails to meet any of the requirements for the certificate.    (Source: P.A. 79-460.)
225 ILCS 705/8.20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.|Article 8 - Miners' Examining Board And Miners' Examinations

 (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 820)Sec. 8.20.         It shall be unlawful for any person or operator to knowingly  falsify or to misrepresent  to any person the length of practical experience or qualifications of an applicant for a  certificate of competency.    (Source: P.A. 79-460.)