Illinois Code § 225 ILCS 705/19.01

Every coal mine in this State, whether worked by shaft, slope or
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drift, shall be provided and maintained, in addition to the hoisting shaft
or other place of delivery, with an escapement shaft or opening to the
surface; or an underground communicating passageway with a contiguous mine,
so that there shall be at least two distinct and available means of egress
to all persons employed in coal mines.

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