(225 ILCS 705/Art. 39 heading)
(225 ILCS 705/39.1) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3901)
Sec. 39.1.
Right of miner to refuse to operate unsafe equipment.
It shall be unlawful to require an employee to work under
conditions which he has reasonable grounds to believe to be
immediately dangerous to himself beyond the normal hazards
inherent in the operation and which could reasonably be expected
to cause death or serious physical harm before the condition
or practice can be abated.
(Source: P.A. 79-460.)
Structure Illinois Compiled Statutes
Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
225 ILCS 705/ - Coal Mining Act.
Article 1 - Short Title - Definition of Terms
Article 2 - Administration Of Act: Mining Board Organization And Duties
Article 3 - New Mines--Certificates Of Competency--Credentials And Examinations
Article 4 - State Mine Inspectors and Mine Inspection
Article 5 - Mine Manager--Requirements And Duties
Article 6 - Mine Examiners--Requirements And Duties
Article 7 - Hoisting Engineer And Hoisting
Article 8 - Miners' Examinations
Article 9 - Employment Of Boys And Women
Article 10 - Accidents And Injuries
Article 12 - Analytical Laboratory
Article 13 - Miscellaneous Regulations
Article 14 - Buildings On Surface
Article 17 - Crosscuts And Stoppings
Article 18 - Electricity Regulations
Article 20 - Permissible Explosives And Regulations For Breaking Down Coal
Article 21 - Fire Prevention And Fire Control
Article 22 - Haulage And Transportation Underground
Article 23 - Refuge Underground
Article 24 - Rock Dust And Coal Dust
Article 25 - Safety Lamps And Barometers
Article 27 - Drillers And Shooters Or Shot Firers
Article 29 - Telephone and Wireless Communication Systems
Article 31 - Ventilation, Mine Gases And Gassy Mine Classification
Article 32 - Weighman And Scales
Article 38 - Surface Mining Regulations
Article 39 - Miners' Remedies