Ohio § 1563.39
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1563.39, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1563.39.
When any working place approaches within fifty feet of accurately surveyed completed
workings in the same mine, or within two hundred feet of any other abandoned workings,
that cannot be inspected and which may contain dangerous accumulations of water or
gas, boreholes shall be drilled at least twenty feet in advance of the face, and forty-five
degree angle rib holes shall be drilled at least twenty feet deep and not more than
eight feet apart in one or both ribs as may be necessary for adequate protection. Completed workings are accurately surveyed when a competent engineer or surveyor
has certified as to the surveying and recording thereof. No operator of a mine shall refuse or neglect to comply with this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1563.39
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1563.39 cover?
Section 1563.39 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 1563.39?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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