GROUND CONTROL
What is the best way to avoid being involved in a highwall incident?
Stay away from it. Avoid all unnecessary exposure to highwalls.
PER THE DOZER RECOVERY PLAN; What shall all machines operating on a coal stockpile WITH UNDERLYING FEEDERS be equipped with?
A submarine package. (Self-rescuer, glow sticks (light), water, E-stop for feeder, ice packs & etc.)
What is required to be worn at ALL TIMES while traveling in or operating any vehicle or piece of equipment on MID-WV Surface / Kingston Mining Properties?
Seatbelt
It it mandatory that all construction material on the refuse site be tracked in?
Yes
How tall is Cody Cooper?
5' 2"
What is the minimum amount of cover required on a gas line while the Bobcat cleans the sediment ditch?
3 feet of cover during the cleaning process.
PER THE DOZER RECOVERY PLAN; When is the ONLY time a person shall travel on foot on a stockpile with an UNDERGROUND FEEDER?
During an emergency, under direct supervision and secured by a lifeline. This lifeline must be attached to a safety belt/harness and the lifeline must be taut.
The feeder associated with the stockpile must be locked and tagged out.
NEVER use this while operating any vehicle or piece of equipment on MID-WV Surface / Kingston Mining properties.
Cell phones or any other HAND HELD PERSONAL electronic device. Including but not limited to iPads, DVD players, ear buds, computers & etc.
What is the purpose of the Slurry Sled?
Leak Detection
What is the rated run capacity of the Mammoth Processing Plant?
1,200 TPH
At what water temperature can hypothermia be a risk?
82 degrees
What shall be installed overhead of stockpiles WITH UNDERLYING FEEDERS? (EXCLUDING MARKERS) THIS IS NOT IN THE DOZER RECOVERY PLAN BUT IS ALPHA POLICY.
Cameras
How long does an UNPLANNED fire on mine property have to burn before it is reportable to the WEST VIRGINIA OFFICE OF MINERS HEALTH SAFETY AND TRAINING?
5-minutes
What are the top 3 reasons that people are banned from performing services on Alpha Metallurgical Resources properties?
1) Drugs
2) Theft
3) Unsafe work practices
How many pumps are in the basement? (Excluding washdown pumps)
9
WEST VIRGINIA STATE MINE LAW STATES THAT; "Berms shall be constructed of substantial material that is adequate enough..
...to stop the largest piece of equipment operating in the area."
When carrying material & equipment on barge decks, what side of the barge should you carry it on?
On the side away from the hatches.
When conditions exist to the point that you CANNOT see to SAFELY perform you job responsibilities, what shall you do?
Shut down in a safe location and notify your foreman.
According to MSHA, what is the potential fine & number of years in prison for Advanced Notification of an inspection or an inspector on mine property?
$5,000.00 fine or 5-years in prison or both.
The State of West Virginia will bring felony charges.
In the event of a fire, if the plant would lose power. What should you do?
Activate the backup power.
DAILY DOUBLE / What type of bucket must be used on the Cat 325 long reach excavator to start a road for the Bobcat to go down into the ditch line?
A mud bucket (smooth bucket without teeth)
DAILY DOUBLE / PER THE DOZER RECOVERY PLAN; If a piece of mobile equipment becomes trapped in a stockpile void, the first person aware of the situation shall immediately contact who FIRST?
A) MSHA & WVOMHST B) Plant Superintendent
C) Shift Supervisor D) Jimmy Wood
C) Shift Supervisor
When checking the brake accumulator on MOST loaders, what is the MINIMUM number of pumps that are required, BY MINE LAW, before the low pressure warning light comes on?
5-pumps
When we made the last decant move, how many years did that give us on the impoundment?
20 years
Within 5 years, what year was the Mammoth Processing Plant constructed?
1950