Ohio § 1567.50
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1567.50, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1567.50.
The operator of a mine operated by a shaft shall provide and maintain a metal tube,
suitable for conversation between persons, connecting the engine room with the top
and bottom of such shaft. The cages operated in said shaft shall have an approved safety catch, a sufficient
cover, and rings or other adequate handholds for the accommodation of the number of
persons permitted on the cage. Such cages shall be protected on each side by a boiler plate not less than one-fourth
inch in thickness and not less than three feet high, and a gate or other secure device,
approved by the deputy mine inspector, not less than forty-two inches high shall be
fastened across the open ends of such cage when men are being regularly lowered and
hoisted. There shall be provided an approved safety gate at the top of each shaft, an adequate
brake to control the drum used for lowering or hoisting persons in shafts or slopes,
and an indicator on all machines used for such purposes to show the location of cages
in the shaft or slope. No cage having an unstable or self-dumping platform shall be used for the carriage
of persons unless such platform is securely locked. No operator of a mine shall refuse or neglect to comply with this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1567.50
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1567.50 cover?
Section 1567.50 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 § 1567.50?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1567.50 apply to my situation?
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