Mining Laws of Ohio, 1921

Compiled shortly after Ohio’s 1921 reorganization of its industrial oversight, this reference gathers every state statute directly governing mines and mining. Presented by the Department of Industrial Relations, it replaces earlier mandates of the Industrial Commission and offers a clear, authoritative guide for owners, managers, workers, and anyone interested in the legal framework of Ohio’s mineral industries.

The pamphlet walks readers through qualifications for chief and district inspectors, responsibilities of owners, superintendents, and laborers, and the detailed safety rules that shaped early‑20th‑century mining practice. It also outlines penalties, procedures for oil and gas wells intersecting coal seams, and even rules on minor employment and coal weighing. Organized with a thorough table of contents and indexed sections, it serves as both a practical handbook and a snapshot of historical mining regulation.