(225 ILCS 705/7.18) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 718)
    Sec. 7.18. Cages on which men are riding shall not be lifted nor lowered at a rate of speed greater than 600 feet per minute, except with the written consent of the State Mine Inspector. No person shall carry any tools, timber or other materials with him on any cage in motion, except for use in repairing the shaft and no one shall ride on a cage containing either a loaded or empty car.
(Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)