Effective: September 29, 2017
Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
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. 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.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapter 1561 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mines and Quarries
Section 1561.01 | Division of Mineral Resources Management - Mine and Quarry Definitions.
Section 1561.011 | Chapter Does Not Apply to Chapter 1514 Activities.
Section 1561.02 | Jurisdiction Over Mines and Quarries.
Section 1561.03 | Chief of Division - Powers and Duties.
Section 1561.04 | Annual Report - Public Distribution Quarterly Reports.
Section 1561.06 | Designating Coal or Mineral Bearing Townships.
Section 1561.07 | Clay Mines and Stripping Pits - Rules.
Section 1561.11 | Examinations for Mine Forepersons and Fire Bosses.
Section 1561.12 | Registration and Qualifications of Applicants.
Section 1561.13 | Examinations.
Section 1561.14 | Qualifications of Mine Electrician.
Section 1561.15 | Practical Examination by Chief.
Section 1561.17 | Qualifications of Foreperson of Mine or Nongaseous Mines - Recertification.
Section 1561.18 | Qualifications of Foreperson of Surface Maintenance Facilities.
Section 1561.19 | Qualifications of Foreperson of Surface Mines.
Section 1561.20 | Qualifications of Surface Mine Blaster.
Section 1561.21 | Qualifications of Shot Firer.
Section 1561.22 | Qualifications of Fire Boss.
Section 1561.23 | Issuance of Certificates - Qualifications of Applicants Generally.
Section 1561.25 | Rescue Stations - Assistant Superintendents.
Section 1561.26 | Training and Employment of Rescue Crews.
Section 1561.261 | Immunity of Mine Safety Employees Arising From Rescue Work.
Section 1561.27 | Division of Mineral Resources Management Laboratory.
Section 1561.28 | Supervision of Mineral Resources Management Laboratory.
Section 1561.31 | Inspections by Deputy Mine Inspector.
Section 1561.32 | Inspection of Electrical Installations.
Section 1561.33 | Weekly Report by Deputy Mine Inspector.
Section 1561.34 | Deputy Mine Inspector's Emergency Report.
Section 1561.35 | Written Notice of Danger or Hazardous Condition.
Section 1561.351 | Notification of Violations.
Section 1561.36 | Investigation and Written Report in Case of Major Accident.
Section 1561.37 | Investigation and Written Report in Case of Fatal or Serious Accident.
Section 1561.38 | Chief to Provide Assistance in Resolving Controversies or Emergency Counsel.
Section 1561.45 | Fines Paid Into Mining Regulation and Safety Fund.
Section 1561.46 | Fees Paid Into Mining Regulation and Safety Fund.
Section 1561.47 | Order to Abate Violation.
Section 1561.48 | Mining Regulation and Safety Fund.
Section 1561.49 | Designation of Inspectors and Employees.
Section 1561.50 | Charges Against Deputy Mine Inspector.
Section 1561.51 | Appeal to Reclamation Commission.
Section 1561.52 | Effect of Child Support Default on Certificate.