(225 ILCS 705/11.01)(from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1101) Sec. 11.01. Mine rescue stations. For the purpose of
providing prompt and efficient means of fighting fires and of
saving lives and property jeopardized by fires, explosions
or other accidents in coal mines in Illinois, there shall be
constructed, equipped and maintained at public expense four
mine rescue stations to serve the coal fields of the State.
Each station shall be equipped with a mobile mine rescue unit.
The Department may establish, equip and maintain three additional
substations for preservation of health and safety if the
conditions warrant. (Source: P.A. 87‑895.)
(225 ILCS 705/11.02)(from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1102) Sec. 11.02. The Department shall provide or purchase or accept as a gift, suitably
located sites for the stations, temporary and permanent quarters and
suitable equipment and materials for the work. The Department shall further
arrange for cooperation in the work with mine owners, miners and State and
Federal organizations so as to render the service of the utmost efficiency. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
(225 ILCS 705/11.03)(from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1103) Sec. 11.03. Mine rescue station operation. The Department shall employ
a
superintendent for each station. The
Department is authorized to pay for such assistants as may be needed in
giving instruction in first aid to the injured and such other assistants as
may be needed from time to time to properly carry on the work of the rescue
stations. Not more than 2 assistants shall be employed for each
mobile
mine rescue unit. (Source: P.A. 88‑472.)
(225 ILCS 705/11.04)(from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1104) Sec. 11.04. The Department shall supervise the work at each of the stations, shall purchase necessary supplies, and shall keep a complete record of all
operations and expenditures and an invoice of all supplies on hand. The
Department shall provide that at each station some representative shall be
on duty or within call at all hours of day and night for each day of the
year. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
(225 ILCS 705/11.05)(from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1105) Sec. 11.05. Whenever the superintendent of any station shall be notified by any responsible person that an explosion or accident requiring his services
has occurred at any mine in the State, he shall proceed immediately with
suitable equipment and on arrival at the said mine shall superintend the
work of the rescue corps in saving life and property; and he shall
co‑operate with the State Mine Inspector and the management of the mine in
rescue work to such extent as is necessary, for the protection of human
life in the mine, during such time as members of the rescue corps are
underground and while there is a reasonable expectation that men in the
mine may be alive. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
(225 ILCS 705/11.06)(from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1106) Sec. 11.06. Should an explosion occur, or a fire that is not promptly extinguished, at any mine in the State, the operator of said mine or his
representative shall immediately notify the Department. (Source: Laws 1957, p. 2413.)
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