(225 ILCS 705/19.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1906)
Sec. 19.06.
In all coal mines more than 200 feet in depth, and opened
on or after July 1, 1919, the escapement shaft shall be equipped with
both a cage and stairway. However, if the coal mine is equipped with a
stairway in the main shaft, no stairway shall be required in the
escapement shaft. Subject to the approval of the Mining Board, if a mine
has 3 shafts as described in Section 19.05 of this Act, a ladder system
as described in Section 19.05 may be used in place of a substantial stairway.
(Source: P.A. 81-378.)
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