Illinois Administrative Code
Title 62 - MINING
Part 1817 - PERMANENT PROGRAM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - UNDERGROUND MINING OPERATIONS
Section 1817.66 - Use of Explosives: Blasting Signs, Warnings, and Access Control
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) Blasting signs shall meet the specifications of Section 1817.11. The operator shall:
b) Warning and all-clear signals of different character or pattern that are audible within 1/2 mile of the blast shall be given. Each person within the permit area and each person who resides or regularly works within 1/2 mile of the permit area shall be notified of the meaning of the signals in the blasting notification required in Section 1817.64.
c) Access to the blasting site shall be controlled to prevent the presence of livestock or unauthorized personnel during blasting and until an authorized representative of the person who conducts the surface mining activities has reasonably determined:
d) Blasting prohibitions