Illinois Compiled Statutes
225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.
Article 30 - Timbering

(225 ILCS 705/Art. 30 heading)

(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, and shall see that all such places underground are properly
supported.

(Source: Laws 1957, p. 2413.)

(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 to the face whenever necessary to make the roof safe.

(Source: Laws 1957, p. 2413.)

(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 just prior to his commencing work in such place.

(Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(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.)