Effective: June 11, 2008
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 323 - 127th General Assembly
(A) The operator of an underground coal mine that uses conveyor belts in the operation of the mine shall install fire detection devices on each conveyor belt that is used in the mine. The fire detection devices shall be of a design and type established in rules adopted under this section. The chief of the division of mineral resources management shall inspect the fire detection devices after the operator of the mine has installed the devices on the conveyor belts that are used in the operation of the mine. The chief shall approve or disapprove the installation of the fire detection devices and shall notify the operator of the chief's decision.
(B) The chief, in consultation with a statewide association representing the coal mining industry and a statewide association representing employees of coal mines, shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code concerning the installation and use of fire detection devices on conveyor belts that are used in an underground coal mine. The rules shall include all of the following:
(1) The design and types of fire detection devices that must be used on a conveyor belt in order to provide for the earliest possible detection of a fire;
(2) The number of fire detection devices that are required on a conveyor belt;
(3) A procedure for the notification of the chief after the operator of a mine has installed the fire detection devices;
(4) A procedure for the inspection of fire detection devices installed on a conveyor belt;
(5) Any other requirements that the chief determines are necessary.
(C) No operator of a mine shall refuse or neglect to comply with this section or rules adopted under it.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapter 1567 | Mine Equipment; Safety Provisions
Section 1567.01 | Chapter Does Not Apply to Chapter 1514 Activities.
Section 1567.02 | Use of Present Machinery Lawful - Replacement of Appliances and Machinery.
Section 1567.03 | Prohibited Acts.
Section 1567.04 | Machine Runners and Helpers.
Section 1567.05 | Trespassing.
Section 1567.06 | Examination of Mine Generating Firedamp - Posting or Report.
Section 1567.07 | Entry Beyond Danger Signal.
Section 1567.08 | Book of Reports of Mine Condition and Air Measurements.
Section 1567.09 | Ventilation of Mines.
Section 1567.10 | Ventilating Fans.
Section 1567.11 | Booster and Blower Fans.
Section 1567.12 | Accident to Ventilating Fan.
Section 1567.13 | Supervision of Ventilating Apparatus and Airways.
Section 1567.14 | Entry Into Mine After Interruption of Ventilation.
Section 1567.15 | Closing of Ventilating Doors.
Section 1567.16 | Electrical System - Prohibited Activities.
Section 1567.17 | Rules for Use of Direct Current.
Section 1567.18 | Rules for Use of Alternating Current.
Section 1567.19 | Grounding of Machines and Armored Cable Using Alternating Current.
Section 1567.20 | Electrical Equipment to Be Grounded.
Section 1567.21 | Employment of Shot Firers.
Section 1567.22 | Use of Black Powder.
Section 1567.23 | Handling Explosives in Mines.
Section 1567.24 | Conveyance of Explosives.
Section 1567.25 | Explosives to Be Protected From Contact With Fire.
Section 1567.26 | Explosives and Tools on Cages or Stairways.
Section 1567.27 | Use of Squibs and Fuses - Tamping.
Section 1567.30 | Firing of Shots - Appointed Times.
Section 1567.31 | Drill Holes.
Section 1567.32 | Misfired Shots.
Section 1567.33 | Examination After Each Blast.
Section 1567.34 | Solid Shooting.
Section 1567.35 | Use of Gasoline, Naphtha, Kerosene, Fuel Oil or Gas Engine.
Section 1567.36 | Fire Extinguishers.
Section 1567.38 | Use of Locomotive and Haulage Equipment.
Section 1567.40 | Riding on Haulage Trips.
Section 1567.41 | Operation of Trolley Ahead of Locomotive.
Section 1567.42 | Riding on Locomotive or Cars.
Section 1567.43 | Signal Light.
Section 1567.44 | Handling Cars.
Section 1567.46 | Windlass Required.
Section 1567.47 | Qualifications of Persons in Charge of Hoisting Engine.
Section 1567.48 | Safe Appliances for Ingress and Egress in Shaft.
Section 1567.49 | Lowering and Hoisting of Persons by Vertical Shaft.
Section 1567.50 | Regulations for Speaking Tube, Cages, and Safety Gate.
Section 1567.51 | Signal Code.
Section 1567.52 | Additions to Code of Signals - Posting.
Section 1567.53 | Emergency Signal in Vertical Shaft.
Section 1567.54 | Adequate Fire Protection - Firefighting Equipment.
Section 1567.55 | Report of Coal Seam Fire - Covering of Exposed Surface to Prevent Fire.
Section 1567.57 | Two-Way Communication System.
Section 1567.58 | Lights in Mines.
Section 1567.59 | Flame Safety Lamps.
Section 1567.60 | Recording Pressure Gauge.
Section 1567.62 | Obstruction of Airway.
Section 1567.63 | Use of Traveling Ways - Loitering Prohibited.
Section 1567.64 | Operator to Provide Tag Lines or Tie-Off Lines for Miners.
Section 1567.65 | Prohibition Against Smoking or Carrying Smoking Materials.
Section 1567.66 | Prohibition Against Intoxicants.
Section 1567.67 | Protective Clothing.
Section 1567.68 | Safety Provisions for Machinery and Equipment.
Section 1567.681 | Fire Detection Devices Required on Conveyor Belts.
Section 1567.69 | Longwall Mining Plans or Revisions - Contents.
Section 1567.70 | Plan for Recovery of Longwall Roof Support - Approval by Chief.
Section 1567.71 | Two-Way Communication Facilities.
Section 1567.72 | De-Energizing Electrical Power on Longwall Working Face Conveyor.
Section 1567.73 | Installation of Methane Monitors.
Section 1567.74 | Safety Requirements for Longwall Working Face.
Section 1567.75 | Cutting and Welding.
Section 1567.76 | Maintenance of Hydraulic Lines and Roof Support Units.
Section 1567.77 | First Aid Equipment.
Section 1567.78 | Maintaining Accessible Tailgate Travel Route.