Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 Professions, Occupations, and Business Operations: Article 16 - Cages

• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.01
  A cage used for hoisting men must be of substantial and safe construction; have adequate steel bonnets to protect men riding on the cage;...
• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.02
  The floor of the cage shall be constructed so that it will be adequate to carry the load and so that it will be...
• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.03
  Cages and cars used for handling men in shafts and slopes shall be equipped with safety catches which act quickly and efficiently in an...
• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.04
  Cages shall be inspected daily. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.05
  Self-dumping cages shall be securely locked when men and materials are being handled. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.06
  The cage on which men are riding shall not be lifted or lowered at a rate of speed greater than 600 feet per minute,...
• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.07
  No person shall carry any tools, timber or other materials with him on any cage that is in motion, except for the purpose of...
• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.08
  No one shall ride on a cage containing either a loaded or empty mine car. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.09
  No coal or other materials shall be on the cage while the cage is being used for hoisting or lowering men into or out...
• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.10
  When workers have finished their day's work, or have been prevented from further work, and come to the bottom to be hoisted out an...
• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.11
  Socketed ropes shall be cut off and resocketed at least once each six months, or more often if necessary, and a notice shall be...
• Illinois Coal Mining Act. - 225 ILCS 705, Section 16.12
  Hoisting ropes attached to all cages or trips shall be adequate in size to handle the load and have a proper factor of safety...

Last modified: February 18, 2015