Chapter 225 — PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

(225 ILCS 705/25.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2506) Sec. 25.06. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701. Repealed by P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)

(225 ILCS 705/25.07) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2507) Sec. 25.07. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1955, p. 2012. Repealed by P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)

(225 ILCS 705/26.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2601) Sec. 26.01. Any shaft or other opening in process of sinking, or driving, for the purpose of mining coal, shall be subject to the inspection of the State Mine Inspector for the district in which said shaft or opening is located. (…

(225 ILCS 705/26.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2602) Sec. 26.02. Over every shaft that is being sunk or shall hereafter be sunk, there shall be a safe and substantial structure to support sheaves or pulley ropes at a height not less than 15 feet above the tipping place. The landing …

(225 ILCS 705/26.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2603) Sec. 26.03. When men are in the bottom of the shaft, rock or coal shall not be hoisted except in a bucket or on a cage and said bucket or cage must be connected to the hoisting rope by a safety hook, clevis or other safety attachm…

(225 ILCS 705/26.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2604) Sec. 26.04. An efficient brake shall be attached to the drum of the engine used for hoisting in shaft sinking, and the drum shall be provided with a flange on each end not less than 4 inches in height. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)…

(225 ILCS 705/26.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2605) Sec. 26.05. Not more than 4 persons shall be lowered or hoisted in or on a bucket in a shaft at one time, and no person shall ride on a loaded bucket. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/26.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2606) Sec. 26.06. All blasts in shaft sinking shall be exploded by electric battery. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/26.07) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2607) Sec. 26.07. Provisions shall also be made for the proper ventilation of shafts while being sunk. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/26.08) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2608) Sec. 26.08. No one but a certified hoisting engineer shall be in charge of the hoisting engine while a shaft is being sunk. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/26.09) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2609) Sec. 26.09. The upper and lower landing at the top of each shaft, and the opening of each intermediate seam from or to the shaft, shall be kept clear and free from loose materials, and shall be protected with automatic or other ga…

(225 ILCS 705/26.10) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2610) Sec. 26.10. Every vertical shaft in which men are hoisted and lowered must be equipped with a cage, or cages, fitted to properly constructed guides running from the top to the bottom. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/26.11) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2611) Sec. 26.11. At every underground landing where men enter or leave the cage and where men must pass from one side of the cage to the other there shall be a safe passageway, free from obstruction and dry as possible around the shaft…

(225 ILCS 705/26.12) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2612) Sec. 26.12. No accumulation of ice or obstructions of any kind shall be permitted in any shaft in which men are hoisted or lowered; nor shall any dangerous gases or steam be discharged into the shaft in such quantities or at such …

(225 ILCS 705/26.13) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2613) Sec. 26.13. All hoisting shafts, air shafts, and escapement shafts constructed after March, 1910, shall be of fireproof construction, and if poured concrete is used in said construction it shall be not less than 6 inches in thickn…

(225 ILCS 705/26.14) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2614) Sec. 26.14. The roof and walls of the passageway leading from the bottom of the hoisting shaft and the air and escapement shaft designated as such under the law, within a distance of 300 feet from the bottom of either of said shaf…

(225 ILCS 705/26.15) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2615) Sec. 26.15. Shafts shall be equipped with self-closing or manually controlled safety gates at surface landings. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/26.16) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2616) Sec. 26.16. Positive derails shall be placed on tracks leading to shafts to prevent cars, motors, etc. from going into the shaft when the cage is not at the landing. The provisions of this section shall not apply to "slope" or "dr…

(225 ILCS 705/27.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2701) Sec. 27.01. In all mines in this State which are classified as gassy by the State Mine Inspector, and where coal is broken down by the use of explosives, a sufficient number of first class miners, who are citizens of the United St…

(225 ILCS 705/27.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2702) Sec. 27.02. In all mines in this State which are classified as non-gassy by the State Mine Inspector, and where coal is broken down by the use of explosives, a sufficient number of first-class miners, who are citizens of the Unite…

(225 ILCS 705/27.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2703) Sec. 27.03. This Act shall not be construed to prohibit the breaking down of coal while men are in the mine if such breaking down is accomplished by compressed air or by some mechanical or chemical-mechanical device which does not…

(225 ILCS 705/27.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2704) Sec. 27.04. When the breaking down of coal is not done "on shift", and while men are in the mine, the drillers and shooters or shot firers shall immediately after the completion of their work, post a notice in a conspicuous place …

(225 ILCS 705/27.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2705) Sec. 27.05. In hand loading mines where the miners drill and prepare their own shots the practice may continue, provided it is approved by the State Mining Board. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/29.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2901) Sec. 29.01. In all mines adequate telephone service or equivalent 2-way communication facilities, including, but not limited to, 2-way text messages, shall be provided at the top and bottom of each main shaft or slope, and from th…

(225 ILCS 705/29.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2902) Sec. 29.02. Telephone lines, other than cables, shall be carried on insulators, and where they cross power or trolley wires they shall be insulated adequately. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/29.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2903) Sec. 29.03. All necessary repairs shall be made promptly. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/29.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2904) Sec. 29.04. Where telephone wires running from the top surface into the mine are used for telephone service, said lines shall be equipped with lightning arresters located above ground. (Source: Laws 1955, p. 2012.)

(225 ILCS 705/29.05) Sec. 29.05. Wireless emergency communication devices. A wireless emergency communication device approved by the Mining Board must be worn by each person underground. The operator shall provide these devices. The wireless emergency communication device must, a…

(225 ILCS 705/29.06) Sec. 29.06. Wireless tracking devices. A wireless tracking device approved by the Mining Board must be worn by each person underground. The operator shall provide these devices. The tracking device must be capable of providing real-time monitoring of the phys…

(225 ILCS 705/29.07) Sec. 29.07. Mine Technology Task Force; provision of rescue chambers and wireless devices. (a) The Director shall establish a Mine Technology Task Force composed of representatives of an organization representing mine employees, coal operators, academia, and …

(225 ILCS 705/3.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 351) Sec. 3.01. The certificates provided for in this Act shall be issued under the signature of the Director and the seal of the Mining Board to all those who receive a rating above the minimum fixed by the rules of the Mining Board, an…

(225 ILCS 705/3.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 352) Sec. 3.02. The Mining Board shall make a record of the names and addresses of all persons to whom certificates provided for in this Act are issued, except those issued as provided in Article 8 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 97-1136, eff…

(225 ILCS 705/3.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 353) Sec. 3.03. The certificates provided for in this Act shall entitle the certified recipient to accept and discharge the duties for which they are declared qualified, at any coal mine in the State of Illinois. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 7…

(225 ILCS 705/3.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 354) Sec. 3.04. An applicant for any certificate provided for in this Act, before being examined, shall register his or her name with the Mining Board and file with the Board the credentials required by this Act, to-wit: an affidavit as …

(225 ILCS 705/3.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 355) Sec. 3.05. There shall be a written and an oral examination of applicants as may be prescribed by the rules of the Mining Board; and all written examination papers and all others papers of applicants shall be kept on file by the Min…

(225 ILCS 705/3.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 356) Sec. 3.06. Any operator desiring to open a new coal mine shall notify the Department of Natural Resources of his intention before any work on the underground opening, tipple or other buildings is commenced and furnish said Departmen…

(225 ILCS 705/3.07) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 357) Sec. 3.07. Each month the Department of Natural Resources shall prepare a list of those persons who have filed an application for any certificate of competency under this Act during the preceding 30 days, which list shall include th…

(225 ILCS 705/3.08) Sec. 3.08. Fees for renewal. The Mining Board may establish by rule a fee for the renewal of certificates with such fee being deposited into the Coal Mining Regulatory Fund. The monies deposited into the Coal Mining Regulatory Fund under this Section shall not…

(225 ILCS 705/30.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3001) Sec. 30.01. The operator of every mine shall see that necessary and proper supports are provided for the roof in all working places, and in all entries and air courses where men are required to travel to and from any working place…

(225 ILCS 705/30.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3002) Sec. 30.02. At or near working faces, each operator shall provide props, roof bolts, caps, or other timbers for the proper securing of all working places. Temporary safety props, jacks, roof bolts, or cross bars shall be set close…

(225 ILCS 705/30.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3003) Sec. 30.03. Timbers removed by mining machinery, blasting operations, or for any other reason, shall be promptly replaced for adequate protection. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/30.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3004) Sec. 30.04. Every employee exposed to hazards from falls of coal or rock shall examine the roof, rib, and face before starting work in a working place, unless such place has been examined by competent and experienced personnel jus…

(225 ILCS 705/30.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3005) Sec. 30.05. Loose top and overhanging or loose face shall be either taken down or properly timbered. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/31.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3101) Sec. 31.01. All active underground working places in a mine shall be ventilated by a current of air containing not less than 19.5% of oxygen, not more than 0.5% of carbon dioxide, and no harmful quantities of other noxious or pois…

(225 ILCS 705/31.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3102) Sec. 31.02. The quantity of air reaching the last open crosscut in any pair or set of entries shall not be less than 9,000 cubic feet a minute, except that the quantity of air reaching the last open crosscut in any pair or set of …

(225 ILCS 705/31.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3103) Sec. 31.03. In every mine the minimum quantity of air shall not be less than 150 cubic feet per minute for each person employed, measured at the foot of the downcast and of the upcast. However, in any mine wherein explosive gas is…

(225 ILCS 705/31.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3104) Sec. 31.04. If the air at an underground working face in a mine, when tested at a point not less than 12 inches from the roof, face, or rib, contains more than 1.0% of methane as determined by permissible methane detector, a multi…

(225 ILCS 705/31.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3105) Sec. 31.05. If a split of air returning from active underground working places in a mine contains more than 1.0% of methane as determined by a permissible methane detector, a multi-gas detector, air analysis, or other recognized m…

(225 ILCS 705/31.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3106) Sec. 31.06. If a split of air returning from active underground working places in a mine contains as much as 1.5% of methane as determined by a permissible methane detector, a multi-gas detector, air analysis, or other recognized …

(225 ILCS 705/31.07) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3107) Sec. 31.07. The main current of air shall be so split or subdivided as to give a separate current of reasonably pure air to every 100 men at work, and the State Mine Inspector shall have authority to order, in writing, separate cu…