Mining Safety and Operations Quiz

Mining Safety and Operations: Key Concepts

Safety Regulations

• A no smoking area includes anywhere there is a possibility of fire.

• An individual miner may be subject to a $350 fine for reasons not specified by common violations like reckless operation, safety violations, or alcohol and drug use, as 'none of the above' was the chosen answer for the specific reasons for this fine amount.

• Important safety points include:

  • Inspecting material.

  • Keeping hands free of grease & oil.

  • Using the proper tool for the job.

Personnel and Experience

• To become a certified miner, one must have at least 6 months experience.

• A foreman can supervise up to 5 apprentice miners.

Mining Operations and Terminology

• The process of removing overburden, removing coal, and replacing overburden describes strip mining.

• A flat area to work from, after clearing and leveling, is called a bench.

• The primary area of coal extraction in a surface mine is referred to as the pit.

Accident Prevention and Tool Maintenance

• There are 5 basic types of accidents.

• Tools considered defective include those with:

  • Mushroomed or cracked heads.

  • Jagged edges & broken points.

  • Cracked handles.