Ohio § 1567.78
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1567.78, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1567.78.
An operator shall maintain an accessible travel route at all times off the tailgate
end of the longwall working face unless the operator develops and the chief of the
division of mineral resources management approves a plan to continue operation of
the longwall working section in the event the tailgate route becomes impassable. Such a plan shall include necessary provisions to be taken to provide additional
protective devices for longwall working section personnel. When the tailgate travel route becomes impassable, the operator shall cease the longwall
mining operation immediately, familiarize all persons working on the longwall working
section with the procedures to follow for escape from the section, and implement immediately
the plan approved by the division of mineral resources management before recommencing
mining. The operator shall immediately notify the division when the accessible travel route
becomes impassable and the approved plan has been implemented. The division's representative shall immediately, upon notification, establish a scheduled
meeting with the operator and representatives of the miners at the mine.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1567.78
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1567.78 cover?
Section 1567.78 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 § 1567.78?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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