(225 ILCS 705/26.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2603)
Sec. 26.03.
When men are in the bottom of the shaft, rock or coal shall not
be hoisted except in a bucket or on a cage and said bucket or cage must be
connected to the hoisting rope by a safety hook, clevis or other safety
attachment. The rope shall be fastened to the side of the drum and not less
than three coils of rope shall remain on the drum. In shafts over 100 feet
in depth, suitable provision shall be made to prevent the bucket from
swinging while being lowered or hoisted, and guides provided for this
purpose shall be maintained at a distance of not more than 75 feet from the
bottom of the shaft.
(Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
|