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2023 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.
2023 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:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, 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.
(B) The chief shall issue a mine electrician certificate in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies:
(1) The applicant holds a license or certificate in another state.
(2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter as a mine electrician in a state that does not issue that license or certificate.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 7:21 AM
2023 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:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, 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.
(B) The chief may require an applicant for a certificate as mine foreperson, foreperson, mine electrician, shot firer, surface mine blaster, or fire boss to pass an examination in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 7:20 AM
2023 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:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, 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.
(B) The chief shall issue a certificate as a foreperson of surface maintenance facilities at underground or surface mines in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies:
(1) The applicant holds a license or certificate in another state.
(2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter as a foreperson of surface maintenance facilities at underground or surface mines in a state that does not issue that license or certificate.
(C) 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.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 7:18 AM
2023 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:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, 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.
(B) The chief shall issue a certificate as a foreperson of surface mines in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies:
(1) The applicant holds a license or certificate in another state.
(2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter as a foreperson of surface mines in a state that does not issue that license or certificate.
(C) 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.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 7:17 AM
2023 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:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, 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.
(B) The chief shall issue a surface mine blaster certificate in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies:
(1) The applicant holds a license or certificate in another state.
(2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter as a surface mine blaster in a state that does not issue that license or certificate.
(C) 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.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 7:17 AM
2023 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:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, 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.
(B) The chief shall issue a shot firer certificate in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies:
(1) The applicant holds a license or certificate in another state.
(2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter as a shot firer in a state that does not issue that license or certificate.
(C) 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.
(D) Any person who possesses a mine foreperson or foreperson certificate issued by the chief shall be considered certified as a shot firer.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 7:15 AM
2023 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:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, 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.
(B) The chief shall issue a fire boss certificate in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies:
(1) The applicant holds a license or certificate in another state.
(2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter as a fire boss in a state that does not issue that license or certificate.
(C) 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.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 7:14 AM
2023 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
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.31 | Inspections by Deputy Mine Inspector.

Effective:
September 17, 2014
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 493 - 130th General Assembly
Each deputy mine inspector shall inspect each mine in the inspector's district, the owner, lessee, agent, or operator of which is an employer as defined in section 4123.01 of the Revised Code, or any other mine at which three or more persons work, at intervals not exceeding three months between inspections, and all other mines in the inspector's district as often as practical, noting particularly the location and condition of buildings, the condition of the boiler, machinery, workings of the mine, the traveling ways and haulageways, the circulation and condition of the air and drainage, and the condition of electrical circuits and appliances. The inspector shall make tests for poisonous, explosive, and noxious gases, and shall specifically order compliance with any section of this chapter and Chapters 1563., 1565., and 1567. and sections 1509.09, 1509.12, 1509.13, 1509.14, 1509.15, 1509.17, and 1509.18 of the Revised Code that the inspector finds is being violated.
Upon completion of the inspection of a mine, the inspector shall fill out a report of the conditions found during inspections on a form provided by the chief of the division of mineral resources management, which form shall provide for statements as to whether the laws are being observed or violated, and if violated, the nature and extent thereof, the date of the inspection, the number of persons employed in and about the mine, whether or not the proof of workers' compensation coverage issued pursuant to section 4123.35 of the Revised Code is posted and the date of expiration thereof, and matters, things, and practices that specifically are covered by law, order of the chief, or previous order of the inspector. The inspector shall make this report in quadruplicate or quintuplicate, and send the original to the chief, post a copy at the mine, give a copy to the mine superintendent, and retain a copy for the inspector's files. Where the miners of a mine have a mine safety committee, the inspector shall post one additional copy of the report of that mine at that mine for the use and possession of the committee. The report required by this section shall be known as the inspector's routine report.
If an inspector orders compliance with this chapter and Chapters 1563., 1565., and 1567. and sections 1509.09, 1509.12, 1509.13, 1509.14, 1509.15, 1509.17, and 1509.18 of the Revised Code, and is assured by the superintendent of the mine to which the order applies that the order will be complied with, the inspector shall revisit the mine within a reasonable period of time and ascertain whether or not the order has been complied with. The inspector shall report the inspector's findings to the chief on a form to be provided by the chief, and take action to enforce compliance.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.32 | Inspection of Electrical Installations.

Effective:
June 14, 2000
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly
The electrical inspectors shall examine surface and underground electrical installations at all mines for fire, shock, and explosion hazards, and for compliance with the electrical requirements of this chapter and Chapters 1563., 1565., and 1567. of the Revised Code, at least once each year. In gaseous mines such examinations shall be made of all underground installations at least once each six months. A written report of each examination shall be made to the owner, lessee, or agent of the mine, and to the chief of the division of mineral resources management, through the deputy mine inspector of the district in which the examination has been made. These inspection reports shall be handled in the same manner as are the reports of the deputy mine inspector.
No owner, lessee, agent, or operator of a mine shall purposely refuse or neglect to comply with this section.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.33 | Weekly Report by Deputy Mine Inspector.

Effective:
June 14, 2000
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly
On or before each Monday, each deputy mine inspector shall file in the office of the chief of the division of mineral resources management a record showing the number of mines in the district examined by the deputy mine inspector during the preceding week, the number of persons employed in and about such mines, the date of each examination, the condition of each mine examined, whether the laws relating to mines and mining are being observed or violated, and if violated, the nature and extent of such violations, the progress made in safeguarding the lives and protecting the health of the employees in and about the mines, and other facts of public interest concerning the condition of mines and the development and progress in mining.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.34 | Deputy Mine Inspector's Emergency Report.

Effective:
June 14, 2000
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly
If a deputy mine inspector finds danger of an imminent and extraordinary character in any mine, the deputy mine inspector shall immediately take steps to safeguard the employees, notify the superintendent, the mine foreperson, or any other person in charge of employees at once of the condition the deputy mine inspector has found, and require them to exercise their authority to remedy the situation; in all such instances, the deputy mine inspector shall stop all workings in the particular section in which the deputy mine inspector found the dangerous condition, or the entire mine if necessary, until the condition found is remedied. Before leaving the mine property, the deputy mine inspector shall make a report in writing setting forth clearly the dangerous conditions of imminent and extraordinary character found, the steps taken by the deputy mine inspector to safeguard the employees, and confirming the orders or instructions given to the superintendent, mine foreperson, or other person in charge of employees. The deputy mine inspector shall make this report in quadruplicate or quintuplicate, sending the original at once to the chief of the division of mineral resources management, giving a copy to the mine superintendent, posting one on the bulletin board of the mine, and retaining a copy for the deputy mine inspector's files. Where the miners have a mine safety committee, the deputy mine inspector shall post one additional copy on the mine bulletin board for the use and possession of the committee. This report shall be known as the deputy mine inspector's emergency report.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.35 | Written Notice of Danger or Hazardous Condition.

Effective:
September 29, 2011
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 153 - 129th General Assembly
If the deputy mine inspector finds that any matter, thing, or practice connected with any mine and not prohibited specifically by law is dangerous or hazardous, or that from a rigid enforcement of this chapter and Chapters 1563., 1565., and 1567. and applicable provisions of Chapter 1509. of the Revised Code, the matter, thing, or practice would become dangerous and hazardous so as to tend to the bodily injury of any person, the deputy mine inspector forthwith shall give notice in writing to the owner, lessee, or agent of the mine of the particulars in which the deputy mine inspector considers the mine or any matter, thing, or practice connected therewith is dangerous or hazardous and recommend changes that the conditions require, and forthwith shall mail a copy of the report and the deputy mine inspector's recommendations to the chief of the division of mineral resources management. Upon receipt of the report and recommendations, the chief forthwith shall make a finding thereon and mail a copy to the owner, operator, lessee, or agent of the mine, and to the deputy mine inspector; a copy of the finding of the chief shall be posted upon the bulletin board of the mine. Where the miners have a mine safety committee, one additional copy shall be posted on the bulletin board for the use and possession of the committee.
The owner, operator, lessee, or agent of the mine, or the authorized representative of the workers of the mine, within ten days may appeal to the reclamation commission for a review and redetermination of the finding of the chief in the matter in accordance with section 1513.13 of the Revised Code, notwithstanding division (A)(1) of that section, which provides for appeals within thirty days. A copy of the decision of the commission shall be mailed as required by this section for the mailing of the finding by the chief on the deputy mine inspector's report.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.351 | Notification of Violations.

Effective:
March 14, 2003
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 675 - 124th General Assembly
A deputy mine inspector who makes a finding concerning a violation of this chapter or Chapter 1563., 1565., or 1567. or section 1509.09, 1509.12, 1509.13, 1509.14, 1509.15, 1509.17, or 1509.18 of the Revised Code that involves mining safety shall notify the owner, operator, lessee, agent, and representative of the miners of the mine involved of the finding. The owner, operator, lessee, or agent of the mine involved may request a review of the inspector's finding by the chief of the division of mineral resources management. Upon receipt of such a request, the chief shall review the inspector's finding, make a written determination regarding it, and provide a copy of the written determination to the owner, operator, lessee, or agent of the mine involved. The chief shall provide a copy of the written determination to any other interested party upon request.
A person, such as an owner, operator, lessee, or agent of the mine or the authorized representative of the miners of the mine, who has an interest that is or may be adversely affected by the chief's determination may appeal the determination, not later than ten days after receiving notice of the determination, to the reclamation commission by filing a copy of the chief's written determination with the commission, notwithstanding division (A)(1) of section 1513.13 of the Revised Code, which provides for appeals within thirty days. The commission shall hear the appeal in accordance with section 1513.13 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.36 | Investigation and Written Report in Case of Major Accident.

Effective:
June 14, 2000
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly
Upon being notified by the owner, lessee, or agent of a mine, or by a deputy mine inspector, that a major accident, causing injury to persons or property, has occurred at a mine within the jurisdiction of the chief of the division of mineral resources management, the chief shall go, and may order one or more of the deputy mine inspectors to go, at once to such mine, inquire into the cause of the accident, and make a written report upon the condition of that part of the mine wherein the accident occurred and the cause of the accident. The chief shall file such report in the chief's office, and mail a copy thereof to the general office of the owner, lessee, or agent of such mine.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.37 | Investigation and Written Report in Case of Fatal or Serious Accident.

Effective:
June 14, 2000
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly
When a deputy mine inspector receives notice of the occurrence of a fatal or serious accident occurring at any mine in the deputy mine inspector's district, the deputy mine inspector shall go immediately to such mine, to investigate fully into the cause of the accident, and shall make a report thereon to the chief of the division of mineral resources management in writing. A copy of such report shall be mailed to the owner, operator, lessee, or agent of such mine. If the accident is of such a nature that the deputy mine inspector needs assistance, the deputy mine inspector may request the chief to attend or to assign additional deputy mine inspectors to assist the deputy mine inspector who requested assistance.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.38 | Chief to Provide Assistance in Resolving Controversies or Emergency Counsel.

Effective:
June 14, 2000
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly
In case of controversy or disagreement between the deputy mine inspector and the owner, lessee, or agent of a mine, or persons working therein, or in case of emergency requiring counsel, the deputy mine inspector may call upon the chief of the division of mineral resources management for such assistance and counsel as is necessary.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.45 | Fines Paid Into Mining Regulation and Safety Fund.

Effective:
September 29, 2017
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
Fines collected by reason of prosecutions under this chapter and Chapters 1563., 1565., and 1567. of the Revised Code shall be paid to the chief of the division of mineral resources management, and by the chief paid into the state treasury to the credit of the mining regulation and safety fund created in section 1513.30 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.46 | Fees Paid Into Mining Regulation and Safety Fund.

Effective:
September 29, 2017
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
Fees received by the chief of the division of mineral resources management under sections 1561.16 to 1561.22 of the Revised Code shall be paid by the chief into the state treasury to the credit of the mining regulation and safety fund created in section 1513.30 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.47 | Order to Abate Violation.

Effective:
June 14, 2000
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly
If upon inspection a deputy mine inspector or other authorized representative of the division of mineral resources management finds any violation of law, or any other conditions that constitute an imminent and substantial threat to miners' health or safety, the chief of the division of mineral resources management may issue, modify, or revoke reasonable orders requiring the operator to abate the violation or condition within a reasonable period of time. No operator shall violate or fail to comply with any order issued under this section.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.48 | Mining Regulation and Safety Fund.

Effective:
September 29, 2017
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
All money collected under sections 1561.14, 1561.16, 1561.17, 1561.18, 1561.19, 1561.20, 1561.21, 1561.22, 1561.45, and 1561.46 of the Revised Code shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the mining regulation and safety fund created by section 1513.30 of the Revised Code. The department of natural resources shall use the money in the fund to pay the operating expenses of the division of mineral resources management.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.49 | Designation of Inspectors and Employees.

Effective:
September 29, 2011
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 153 - 129th General Assembly
The chief of the division of mineral resources management may designate not more than thirty deputy mine inspectors, at least one of whom shall be classified and appointed as electrical inspector provided for in division (B) of section 1561.12 of the Revised Code; one superintendent of rescue stations; three assistant superintendents of rescue stations; three chemists; and such clerks, stenographers, and other employees as are necessary for the administration of this chapter and Chapters 1563., 1565., and 1567. and applicable provisions of Chapter 1509. of the Revised Code.
Such officers, employees, and personnel shall be appointed and employed under such conditions and qualifications as set forth in those chapters.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.50 | Charges Against Deputy Mine Inspector.

Effective:
June 14, 2000
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly
When written charges of neglect of duty, incompetency, or malfeasance in office against any deputy mine inspector are made and filed with the chief of the division of mineral resources management, signed by not less than fifteen employees, or an owner, lessee, or agent of a mine, the chief shall promptly investigate such charges and advise in writing the complainant whose name appears first in the charges, the result of such investigation.
If the mine employs less than fifteen employees, such charges shall be filed and signed by not less than fifty per cent of the employees.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.51 | Appeal to Reclamation Commission.

Effective:
September 5, 2001
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 94 - 124th General Assembly
When written charges of neglect of duty, incompetency, or malfeasance in office against the deputy mine inspector are filed with the chief of the division of mineral resources management, signed by not less than fifteen employees, or otherwise as provided in section 1561.50 of the Revised Code, or the owner, lessee, or agent of a mine, and the signers of the charges are dissatisfied with the result of the investigation made by the chief, they may appeal to the reclamation commission by filing the same charges against the deputy mine inspector and a copy of the report of the investigation made by the chief in the matter with the commission, and the commission shall hear the appeal in accordance with section 1513.13 of the Revised Code. The commission shall mail a copy of its decision to the complainant whose name appears first in the charges.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.52 | Effect of Child Support Default on Certificate.

Effective:
September 5, 2001
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 94 - 124th General Assembly
On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the chief of the division of mineral resources management shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a certificate issued pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries › Section 1561.99 | Penalty.

Effective:
June 14, 2000
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 601 - 123rd General Assembly
Whoever violates any section of this chapter or any order of the chief of the division of mineral resources management is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1563 | Mine Construction, Maintenance, Abandonment › Section 1563.01 | Chapter Does Not Apply to Chapter 1514 Activities.

Effective:
April 6, 2007
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 443 - 126th General Assembly
Except for section 1563.11 of the Revised Code, nothing in this chapter applies to activities that are permitted and regulated under Chapter 1514. of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1563 | Mine Construction, Maintenance, Abandonment › Section 1563.02 | Gaseous Mine Defined.

Effective:
October 29, 1995
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 162 - 121st General Assembly
As used in this chapter and Chapters 1561., 1565., and 1567. of the Revised Code, a gaseous mine is:
(A) A mine in which methane has been ignited;
(B) A mine in which methane has been detected in any of the open workings thereof by a permissible flame safety lamp;
(C) A mine in which one fourth of one per cent or more of methane has been found in a sample of air taken in any of the open workings thereof upon analysis thereof by the mine laboratory provided for by section 1561.27 of the Revised Code. If such sample of air contains less than one half of one per cent of methane and if no other sample of air, taken in any of the open workings of such mine within twenty-four hours of the time such first-mentioned sample was taken, is, upon analysis by said laboratory, found to contain one fourth of one per cent or more of methane, such mine is not a gaseous mine unless a sample of air thereafter taken in any of the open workings of such mine and prior to ten days after the date upon which such first-mentioned sample was analyzed is, upon analysis by said laboratory, found to contain one fourth of one per cent or more of methane.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources › Chapter 1563 | Mine Construction, Maintenance, Abandonment › Section 1563.03 | Map of New Mine.

Effective:
October 29, 1995
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 162 - 121st General Assembly
The operator of each underground mine shall, in opening a new mine, cause a map of such mine to be made at such time as the second opening required by section 1563.14 of the Revised Code is completed in such mine. Such map shall be made on a scale not less than two hundred feet per inch and shall show:
(A) The boundary lines and the names of the owners of the surface of each tract under which excavation is made, and for not less than five hundred feet contiguous thereto, and under which excavations are likely to be made during the ensuing year, together with all streams and bodies of standing water;
(B) The township and county lines coming within the limits of such map, with the name of each plainly marked close to and parallel with such lines;
(C) The title, the name or number of the mine or both, and the township and county in which it is located;
(D) The section lines, with the number of each, marked plainly within the sections;
(E) The location of the mine openings, railroad tracks, public highways, oil and gas wells, magazines, and buildings, plainly marked with name of each;
(F) The location of all underground semipermanent and permanent transformers and substations;
(G) The location and extent of the excavations and connection with the surface survey;
(H) The direction of the air current, or air currents, by arrows;
(I) The location and extent, so far as known or obtainable, of the excavation of any other mine within the limits of the map;
(J) The boundary lines of the tracts of coal owned or leased within the limits of the map;
(K) The elevation of the floor of the excavation, above mean tide at Sandy Hook, at or near the boundary line of the coal owned or leased where the coal is adjacent to coal owned by a person, firm, or corporation, other than the owner or lessee of such mine, and where the excavations of such mine cease or may be approached by another mine, at points not exceeding three hundred feet apart, and referenced to some permanent monument near the main opening of such mine, and shown on the map and plainly marked bench mark, with the elevation of same.
Such map requirements, insofar as they are applicable, apply to all stripping mines.
No operator of an underground mine shall refuse or neglect to comply with this section.