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Ohio Rev Code § 1561.11 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.11 | Examinations for Mine Forepersons and Fire Bosses.

Effective: September 5, 2001|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 94 - 124th General Assembly|The chief of the division of mineral resources management, for the purpose of conducting the examinations for mine forepersons and fire bosses, may designate one or more examining boards of three members, selected from among the deputy mine inspectors, superintendent and assistant superintendents of rescue stations, and electrical inspectors. The examinations shall be conducted in the district of the applicant's residence or as near thereto as practicable. Grading and issuance of certificates shall be done by the chief.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.13 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.13 | Examinations.

Effective: September 29, 2011|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 153 - 129th General Assembly|The chief of the division of mineral resources management shall conduct examinations for offices and positions in the division of mineral resources management, and for mine forepersons, mine electricians, shot firers, surface mine blasters, and fire bosses, as follows: (A) Division of mineral resources management:(1) Deputy mine inspectors of underground mines;(2) Deputy mine inspectors of surface mines;(3) Electrical inspectors;(4) Superintendent of rescue stations;(5) Assistant superintendents of rescue stations;(6) Mine chemists at a division laboratory if the chief chooses to operate a laboratory.(B) Mine forepersons:(1) Mine foreperson of gaseous mines;(2) Mine foreperson of nongaseous mines;(3) Mine foreperson of surface mines.(C) Forepersons:(1) Foreperson of gaseous mines;(2) Foreperson of nongaseous mines;(3) Foreperson of surface maintenance facilities at underground or surface mines;(4) Foreperson of surface mines.(D) Fire bosses.(E) Mine electricians.(F) Surface mine blasters.(G) Shot firers.The chief annually shall provide for the examination of candidates for appointment or promotion as deputy mine inspectors and such other positions and offices set forth in division (A) of this section as are necessary. Special examinations may be held whenever it becomes necessary to make appointments to any of those positions.The chief shall provide for the examination of persons seeking certificates of competency as mine forepersons, forepersons, mine electricians, shot firers, surface mine blasters, and fire bosses quarterly or more often as required, at such times and places within the state as shall, in the judgment of the chief, afford the best facilities to the greatest number of applicants. Public notice shall be given through the press or otherwise, not less than ten days in advance, announcing the time and place at which examinations under this section are to be held.The examinations provided for in this section shall be conducted under rules adopted under section 1561.05 of the Revised Code and conditions prescribed by the chief. Any rules that relate to particular candidates shall, upon application of any candidate, be furnished to the candidate by the chief; they shall also be of uniform application to all candidates in the several groups.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.14 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.14 | Qualifications of Mine Electrician.

Effective: September 29, 2017|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly|A person who applies for a certificate as a mine electrician shall be able to read and write the English language, and prior to the date of the application for examination either shall have had at least one year's experience in performing electrical work underground in a coal mine, in the surface work area of an underground coal mine, in a surface coal mine, or in a noncoal mine, or shall have had such experience as the chief of the division of mineral resources management determines to be equivalent. Each applicant for examination shall pay a fee of ten dollars to the chief on the first day of the examination. Any money collected under this section shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the mining regulation and safety fund created in section 1513.30 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.15 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.15 | Practical Examination by Chief.

Effective: September 5, 2001|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 94 - 124th General Assembly|An applicant for a certificate as mine foreperson, foreperson, mine electrician, shot firer, surface mine blaster, or fire boss shall apply to the chief of the division of mineral resources management for examination and shall be examined by the chief. This shall be a practical examination, a substantial part of which shall be oral, to determine the competency of the applicant, based on experience and practical knowledge of the dangers incident to coal mining, and not upon technical education, but consideration shall be given such technical education as the applicant possesses. This examination shall be held as soon after application is made as practicable in the district from which the applicant makes application.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.17 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.17 | Qualifications of Foreperson of Mine or Nongaseous Mines - Recertification.

Effective: September 29, 2017|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly|(A) A person who applies for a certificate as mine foreperson or foreperson of nongaseous mines shall be able to read and write the English language; shall have had at least three years' actual practical experience in mines, or the equivalent thereof in the judgment of the chief of the division of mineral resources management; and shall have knowledge of the dangers and nature of noxious gases. Each applicant for examination shall pay a fee established in rules adopted under this section to the chief on the first day of the examination.(B) A person who has been issued a certificate as a mine foreperson or a foreperson of a nongaseous coal mine and who has not worked in an underground coal mine for a period of more than two calendar years shall apply for and obtain recertification from the chief in accordance with rules adopted under this section before performing the duties of a mine foreperson or a foreperson of a nongaseous coal mine. An applicant for recertification shall pay a fee established in rules adopted under this section at the time of application for recertification.(C) A person who has been issued a certificate as a mine foreperson or a foreperson of a nongaseous coal mine and who has not worked in an underground coal mine for a period of one or more calendar years shall successfully complete a retraining course in accordance with rules adopted under this section before performing the duties of a mine foreperson or a foreperson of a nongaseous coal mine.(D) The chief, in consultation with a statewide association representing the coal mining industry and a statewide association representing employees of coal mines, shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code that do all of the following:(1) Prescribe requirements, criteria, and procedures for the recertification of a mine foreperson or a foreperson of a nongaseous coal mine who has not worked in an underground coal mine for a period of more than two calendar years;(2) Prescribe requirements, criteria, and procedures for the retraining of a mine foreperson or a foreperson of a nongaseous coal mine who has not worked in an underground coal mine for a period of one or more calendar years;(3) Establish fees for the examination and recertification of mine forepersons or forepersons of nongaseous coal mines under this section;(4) Prescribe any other requirements, criteria, and procedures that the chief determines are necessary to administer this section.(E) Any money collected under this section shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the mining regulation and safety fund created in section 1513.30 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.18 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.18 | Qualifications of Foreperson of Surface Maintenance Facilities.

Effective: September 29, 2017|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly|A person who applies for a certificate as a foreperson of surface maintenance facilities at underground or surface mines shall be able to read and write the English language and shall have had at least three years' actual practical experience in or around the surface maintenance facilities of underground or surface mines or the equivalent thereof in the judgment of the chief of the division of mineral resources management. Each applicant for examination shall pay a fee of ten dollars to the chief on the first day of the examination. Any money collected under this section shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the mining regulation and safety fund created in section 1513.30 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.19 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.19 | Qualifications of Foreperson of Surface Mines.

Effective: September 29, 2017|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly|A person who applies for a certificate as a mine foreperson of surface mines shall be able to read and write the English language and shall have had at least five years' actual practical experience in surface mines. An applicant for a certificate as a foreperson of surface mines shall meet the same requirements, except that the applicant shall have had at least three years' actual practical experience in surface mines or the equivalent thereof in the judgment of the chief of the division of mineral resources management. Each applicant for examination shall pay a fee of ten dollars to the chief on the first day of the examination. Any money collected under this section shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the mining regulation and safety fund created in section 1513.30 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.20 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.20 | Qualifications of Surface Mine Blaster.

Effective: September 29, 2017|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly|A person who applies for a certificate as a surface mine blaster shall be able to read and write the English language; shall have had at least one year's actual practical experience in surface mines or the equivalent thereof in the judgment of the chief of the division of mineral resources management; shall have knowledge of the dangers and nature of the use of explosives, related equipment, and blasting techniques; and shall have knowledge of safety laws and rules, including those related to the storage, use, and transportation of explosives. Each applicant for examination shall pay a fee of ten dollars to the chief on the first day of the examination. Any money collected under this section shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the mining regulation and safety fund created in section 1513.30 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.21 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.21 | Qualifications of Shot Firer.

Effective: September 29, 2017|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly|A person who applies for a certificate as a shot firer shall be able to read and write the English language; shall have had at least one year's actual practical experience in the underground workings of mines or the equivalent thereof in the judgment of the chief of the division of mineral resources management; shall have knowledge of the dangers and nature of noxious and explosive gases; shall have knowledge of the dangers and nature of the use of explosives, related equipment, and blasting techniques; and shall have knowledge of safety laws and rules, including those related to the underground storage, use, and transportation of explosives. Each applicant for examination shall pay a fee of ten dollars to the chief on the first day of the examination. Any money collected under this section shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the mining regulation and safety fund created in section 1513.30 of the Revised Code.Any person who possesses a mine foreperson or foreperson certificate issued by the chief shall be considered certified as a shot firer.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.22 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.22 | Qualifications of Fire Boss.

Effective: September 29, 2017|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly|A person who applies for a certificate as fire boss shall be able to read and write the English language; shall have had at least three years' actual practical experience in the underground workings of a gaseous mine or the equivalent thereof in the judgment of the chief of the division of mineral resources management; and shall have knowledge of the dangers and nature of noxious and explosive gases gained by actual contact with gas in mines and ventilation of gaseous mines. Each applicant for examination shall pay a fee of ten dollars to the chief on the first day of the examination. Any money collected under this section shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the mining regulation and safety fund created in section 1513.30 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.23 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.23 | Issuance of Certificates - Qualifications of Applicants Generally.

Effective: October 9, 2021|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly|(A) The chief of the division of mineral resources management shall issue the following certificates to those applicants who pass their examination:  (1) Certificates for mine forepersons of gaseous mines;  (2) Certificates for mine forepersons of nongaseous mines;  (3) Certificates for forepersons of gaseous mines;  (4) Certificates for forepersons of nongaseous mines;  (5) Certificates for forepersons of surface maintenance facilities of underground or surface mines;  (6) Certificates for mine forepersons of surface mines;  (7) Certificates for forepersons of surface mines;  (8) Certificates for fire bosses;  (9) Certificates for mine electricians;  (10) Certificates for surface mine blasters;  (11) Certificates for shot firers.  (B) Applicants for certificates shall make application to the chief, on a form provided by the chief, for examination. All applicants shall be able to read and write the English language intelligently, and shall furnish the chief with a certificate as to the length and description of their practical experience and satisfactory evidence of their ability to perform the duties of the position for which they make application for examination.  (C) The chief may issue a certificate to an applicant for mine foreperson, foreperson, or mine electrician who holds a valid certification or other authorization from a state with which the department of natural resources has a reciprocal agreement for the certification or other authorization. However, the applicant shall pass an examination on this chapter and rules adopted under it or on any other relevant material that the chief determines to be appropriate.  A mine foreperson, foreperson, or mine electrician who has been issued a temporary certificate under section 1565.06 of the Revised Code prior to the effective date of this amendment and who holds a valid certification or other authorization from a state with which the department has a reciprocal agreement for the certification or other authorization may continue to operate under the temporary certificate until it expires or the chief suspends or revokes it.  (D) Except as provided in sections 1561.16 and 1561.17 of the Revised Code, any certificate issued by the former mine examining board prior to October 29, 1995, shall remain in effect notwithstanding the new classifications of certificates established by this section. Last updated October 5, 2021 at 1:34 PM
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.25 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.25 | Rescue Stations - Assistant Superintendents.

Effective: June 11, 2008|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 323 - 127th General Assembly|The division of mineral resources management shall establish and maintain four rescue stations. Three of such stations shall be centrally located at such places, conveniently accessible to the mines and mining areas of the state so as to cover the largest number of mines in the shortest period of time, as the chief of the division of mineral resources management determines; and one such station may be maintained at the mine laboratory provided for in section 1561.27 of the Revised Code. In establishing such stations the chief may use quarters owned by or in the possession and control of the state, if available, or may lease other quarters therefor. Each station shall be equipped with rescue and first aid apparatus and other equipment as follows: (A) One motor truck of sufficient capacity to carry the equipment prescribed by this section;(B) Not less than six approved breathing apparatus, complete and in good working order;(C) One recharging or refilling motor-driven pump for recharging oxygen cylinders;(D) Not less than ten oxygen storage cylinders;(E) One resuscitating outfit;(F) Not less than five approved flame safety lamps and one lamp testing cabinet;(G) Not less than two carbon monoxide detectors;(H) One approved methane indicating detector;(I) Not less than ten approved electric mine safety cap lamps complete;(J) Charging equipment for cap lamps;(K) Not less than five hundred feet of two-inch hose of standard connections and nozzles complete;(L) All the equipment necessary to provide emergency medical services, including that necessary for the services of a paramedic as defined in section 4765.01 of the Revised Code, and to establish and maintain an intravenous lifeline;(M) Sufficient parts, supplies, and other necessary equipment for maintenance and operation of the equipment prescribed in this section.All equipment shall be inspected and tested weekly for efficiency and operation, and be maintained in an effective operating condition. Reports of the condition shall be sent in writing to the division of mineral resources management.Each of the stations shall at all times be in charge of an assistant superintendent of rescue stations. Each assistant superintendent shall, under the supervision of the superintendent of rescue stations, conduct classes in first aid, mine safety, rescue work, and other safety educational work for the benefit of people desiring to take the same. They shall keep the equipment prescribed in this section in good condition, and see that this equipment reaches any mine whenever it is needed as expeditiously as possible. They shall help to perform whatever duties are necessary.All such stations shall be under the direction of the superintendent.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.261 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.261 | Immunity of Mine Safety Employees Arising From Rescue Work.

Effective: June 11, 2008|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 323 - 127th General Assembly|Except for civil actions in which the state is the plaintiff, no employee of the division of mineral resources management who performs rescue work at an underground coal mine is liable in any civil action that arises under the laws of this state for damage or injury caused in the performance of rescue work at an underground coal mine unless the employee acted with malicious purpose, in bad faith, or in a wanton or reckless manner. This section does not eliminate, limit, or reduce any immunity from civil liability that is conferred on an employee of the division by any other provision of the Revised Code or by case law.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.27 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.27 | Division of Mineral Resources Management Laboratory.

Effective: June 14, 2000|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly|A division of mineral resources management laboratory, equipped for making proper chemical tests of the air, gases, and coal and mine dust, together with research, experimental work, and other things, proper, necessary, or appurtenant to the inspection of mines, and quarries, and to the administration of this chapter and Chapters 1509., 1563., 1565., and 1567. of the Revised Code, shall be operated by, and under the direction and control of, the chief of the division of mineral resources management. The chief shall employ not more than three chemists, and such clerical help as conditions require. The necessary equipment and supplies to maintain such laboratory shall be supplied by the chief.
Ohio Rev Code § 1561.28 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries|Section 1561.28 | Supervision of Mineral Resources Management Laboratory.

Effective: June 14, 2000|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly|The chief of the division of mineral resources management shall designate one of the chemists, provided for in section 1561.27 of the Revised Code, to be in charge of and supervise and direct the work of a mine laboratory operated under that section. The chemists shall make proper chemical tests of samples of mine air, gases, and coal and mine dust, and keep a permanent record of the same showing the date, time, and place where taken, the results of the test and analysis, and any further data that is proper, necessary, and pertinent to the inspection of mines. They shall conduct such research and experimental work and tests as will provide for better working, health, and safety conditions in the mines and quarries, and will aid in the development and furtherance of such industries.