(225 ILCS 705/19.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1902)
Sec. 19.02.
In mines sunk after July 1, 1911, the first escapement shaft
shall be separated from the main shaft by such extent of natural strata as
may be agreed upon by the State Mine Inspector of the district and the
owner of the property, but the distance between the main shaft and the
escapement shaft shall not be less than 500 feet nor more than 2,000 feet;
except that in mines employing 10 men or less the distance between the
hoisting shaft and the escapement shaft shall not be less than 250 feet.
(Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
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