Chapter 225 — PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

(225 ILCS 710/45.32) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4285) Sec. 45.32. As to all mines which are in operation on the effective date of this section, the distance between the center of the rungs of a ladder shall not exceed fourteen inches and shall not vary more than one-half inch in any …

(225 ILCS 710/45.33) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4286) Sec. 45.33. The rungs of a ladder shall in no case be less than 4 inches from the wall of the shaft or any opening in which the ladder shall be used. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.34) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4287) Sec. 45.34. Every ladderway with an inclination of more than 45 degrees from the horizontal, the vertical distance between the top and the ascent and descent of persons working in the mines, shall have substantial platforms at int…

(225 ILCS 710/45.35) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4288) Sec. 45.35. Platforms. All such platforms, except for an opening large enough to permit the passage of a person, shall be closely covered. (Source: P.A. 87-1133.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.36) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4289) Sec. 45.36. Ladders shall project at least 3 feet above every platform in the ladderway and at least 3 feet above the collar of the shaft, unless hand rails shall be fixed at such places. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.37) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4290) Sec. 45.37. In vertical workings not exceeding 100 feet in depth or height, ladders may be fixed vertically; no vertical ladders shall be used with a greater height or depth than 100 feet. Provided, however, that around every such…

(225 ILCS 710/45.38) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4291) Sec. 45.38. Under no circumstances shall any ladder inclining backward from the vertical be installed. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.39) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4292) Sec. 45.39. Ladderways shall be provided in all shafts in the course of sinking to within such a distance from the bottom as will secure them from damages by blasting. From the end of such ladderways, chain, wire rope or wooden ex…

(225 ILCS 710/45.40) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4293) Sec. 45.40. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to enforce the carrying out of sections 45.32 to 45.39. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.41) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4294) Sec. 45.41. All sumps shall be securely covered except when being cleaned or repaired or for similar purposes. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.42) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4295) Sec. 45.42. In stopes timbered with square sets the working floors shall be closely and securely lagged over. Lagging shall be long enough to reach entirely across the caps or girts, or shall reach to the center of the cap or girt…

(225 ILCS 710/45.43) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4296) Sec. 45.43. Winzes opening directly from the floor of a drift or stope shall be kept covered by a substantial hatch, or shall be planked over, except when in use, or shall be barred off by a substantial railing not less than 3 1/2…

(225 ILCS 710/45.44) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4297) Sec. 45.44. Stopes opening directly from the floor of a drift shall be protected by a fence or a substantial hand rail not less than 3 1/2 feet nor more than 4 feet in height above the floor of the drift or such stopes shall be se…

(225 ILCS 710/45.45) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4298) Sec. 45.45. Drifts used as manways intersecting overhead workings through which material is dropped shall be closed to the passage of persons by a substantial rail not less than 3 1/2 feet nor more than 4 feet in height above the …

(225 ILCS 710/45.46) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4299) Sec. 45.46. At all shaft stations a gate or guard rail not less than 3 1/2 feet or more than 4 feet above the floor shall be provided and kept in place across the shaft, except when the cage, skip, bucket or other conveyance is be…

(225 ILCS 710/45.47) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4300) Sec. 45.47. The top of all shafts shall be protected by a tight fence or railing, which may be provided with the necessary gates or bars to give access to the shaft, but such gates or bars shall be kept closed when access to the s…

(225 ILCS 710/45.48) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4301) Sec. 45.48. If hoisting be done from greater depth than 100 feet by means of a bucket, shaft doors shall be constructed that will prevent any material from falling into the shaft while the bucket is being dumped, and such doors sh…

(225 ILCS 710/45.49) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4302) Sec. 45.49. All stations or levels shall have such a passage way through or around the working shaft that crossing through the hoisting compartment may be avoided; entering or crossing the hoisting compartment of a shaft except to…

(225 ILCS 710/45.50) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4303) Sec. 45.50. The safety catches of cages shall be kept well oiled and in good working order, and shall be tested at least once a month. Such test shall consist of releasing the cage suddenly in some suitable manner so that the safe…

(225 ILCS 710/45.51) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4304) Sec. 45.51. Every mine thawing dynamite or other explosives containing nitroglycerine shall be provided with a separate place for that purpose on the surface or with a special underground chamber which shall be a separate drift or…

(225 ILCS 710/45.52) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4305) Sec. 45.52. Dynamite or other explosives containing nitroglycerin shall not be thawed by any means other than a steam or hot water device, or by manure, or by electrical current. If steam or water be the agent employed, the stove,…

(225 ILCS 710/45.53) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4306) Sec. 45.53. It shall be unlawful to thaw dynamite, or other explosive containing nitroglycerin, by placing it near a fire or near a steam boiler. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.54) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4307) Sec. 45.54. It shall be unlawful to thaw dynamite or other explosives containing nitroglycerin, by direct contact with steam. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.55) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4308) Sec. 45.55. It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to distribute frozen dynamite, or other explosives containing nitroglycerin, to any person working in any mine, unless such explosive is to be thawed in accordance with sec…

(225 ILCS 710/45.56) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4309) Sec. 45.56. It shall be unlawful to carry explosives on an electric locomotive, or in a car next to an electric locomotive or on a gasoline locomotive or in any car hauled by a gasoline locomotive. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.57) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4310) Sec. 45.57. It shall be unlawful to place or leave explosives near live electric wires. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.58) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4311) Sec. 45.58. No person shall remove any explosive from a mine without the written consent of the superintendent of the mine. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.59) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4312) Sec. 45.59. No fuse shall be used in any mine that burns faster than 3 feet in 80 seconds or slower than 3 feet in 130 seconds. From every consignment of fuse received two coils shall be selected at random and pieces cut from such…

(225 ILCS 710/45.60) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4313) Sec. 45.60. Notice shall be posted at the entrance of every mine stating the rate of burning of the fuse used in such mine. The superintendent shall be responsible for the carrying out of this rule. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)…

(225 ILCS 710/45.61) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4314) Sec. 45.61. Every personal accident occurring in or about any mine, including electric shocks, and burns, and all accidents in connection with the operation of electrical equipment shall be promptly reported to the mine superinten…

(225 ILCS 710/45.62) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4315) Sec. 45.62. All defects in or damages or injury to machinery or timbering or to apparatus and equipment generally in and about a mine, all unsafe or dangerous conditions in any part of the mine, and all accidents occurring in the …

(225 ILCS 710/45.63) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4316) Sec. 45.63. Wages shall not be paid on any premises used for the sale of intoxicating liquors. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/45.64) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4317) Sec. 45.64. Strangers or visitors shall not be allowed underground in any mine unless accompanied by the operator or an official of the mine, or by an employee deputized by such operator or official to accompany them, and it shall…

(225 ILCS 710/45.65) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4318) Sec. 45.65. Washrooms. Every mine employing more than 25 people shall maintain a suitable equipped washroom, which shall at all times be open to the employees of the mine. Separate washrooms shall be provided for men and women emp…

(225 ILCS 710/45.66) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4319) Sec. 45.66. Each worker employed in the mine when first engaged shall have his attention directed by the mine foreman to the general and special rules provided for in this Act. (Source: P.A. 81-992.)

(225 ILCS 710/46.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4321) Sec. 46.01. All wires carrying electric current passing through curtains or inflammable material shall be properly protected so as not to ignite said curtains or inflammable material. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/46.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4322) Sec. 46.02. Trolley wires or other exposed electrical wires shall not carry a voltage above 275 volts. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/46.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4323) Sec. 46.03. All trolley and positive feed wires crossing places where persons or animals are required to travel shall be safely guarded or protected from such persons or animals coming in contact therewith. (Source: Laws 1945, p. …

(225 ILCS 710/46.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4324) Sec. 46.04. All terminal ends of positive wires shall be guarded so as to prevent persons inadvertently coming in contact therewith. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1035.)

(225 ILCS 710/46.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4325) Sec. 46.05. The operator of every mine where motor generator sets or transformers are installed underground shall designate or cause to be designated on the map provided for in the Mining Law, showing the location of transformer s…

(225 ILCS 710/47.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4327) Sec. 47.01. All examinations given by the Department of Natural Resources to any applicant for a license or certificate of competency shall be conducted in the English language, shall be of a practical nature, and shall be conduct…

(225 ILCS 710/48) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4328) Sec. 48. Violations; penalties. Any person who neglects, refuses, or fails to perform or discharge the duties or responsibilities imposed and required to be performed or discharged by any Section, clause, provisions, or rule of this …

(225 ILCS 710/49) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4329) Sec. 49. This Act shall take effect and be in force on and after the first day of January, 1922. (Source: Laws 1921, p. 525.)

(225 ILCS 710/5) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4206) Sec. 5. Record of mines. The inspector of mines shall keep a record of all mines, in the State, a record of all mines examined, showing the dates of such examinations, the condition in which the mines so examined were found, with part…

(225 ILCS 710/50) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4330) Sec. 50. (a) This Act shall be administered by the Department of Natural Resources in accordance with the provisions of the Department of Natural Resources Act and the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. (b) The Department has the…

(225 ILCS 710/6.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4208) Sec. 6.01. Monthly report. It is hereby the duty of the operator of each mine to forward to the Department of Natural Resources, not later than the 15th day of each month a report in writing on a form supplied by the Department of …

(225 ILCS 710/6.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4209) Sec. 6.02. Accident reports. In all cases, occurring in or about any mine, of fires, appearance of dangerous gas, breakage of ropes or other gear by which people are hoisted or lowered, overwinding while people are being hoisted, u…

(225 ILCS 710/6.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4210) Sec. 6.03. A failure, neglect or refusal to make such report or give such information as is specified in Section 6.01 or 6.02 constitutes a misdemeanor and every such operator or superintendent so failing, neglecting or refusing is…

(225 ILCS 710/7.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4212) Sec. 7.01. Authorized representative. Every operator of any mine shall in writing designate an authorized representative upon whom all reports, notices, warnings or other documents may be served under the provisions of this Act, an…

(225 ILCS 710/8) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4213) Sec. 8. Reports confidential. The inspector or any person employed by such inspector or any person having access to the papers filed in the office of said inspector, shall not make public or reveal to any person or persons, either ora…