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06 - Underground Black Hat Study Guide

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Mallory Yates Hicks
106 Dee Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
Email: Mallory.K.Yates@wv.gov

TITLE-SERIES: 36-01
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING APPROVALS AND PERMITS, EXPLOSIVES AND VENTILATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SHAFT AND/OR SLOPE OPERATIONS IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

TITLE-SERIES: 36-03
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CERTIFICATION AND STATUTORY DUTIES OF SHAFT AND/OR SLOPE SUPERINTENDENT EXAMINER FOREMAN AND EXAMINER FORMAN 

TITLE-SERIES: 36-04
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MOVEMENT OF MINING EQUIPMENT WITHIN COAL MINES IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

TITLE-SERIES: 36-06
LONGWALL MINING

Fatal Summary  Report 1997 - 2019   (PDF Format)

Senate Bill 635

Effective July 31, 2019

Title 56 Series 19 - Substance Abuse Screening, Standards and Procedures

Title 56 Series 22 - Rules Governing the Certification, Recertification and Training of EMT-Miners and the Certification of EMT-Instructors

Retraining Classes

There will be NO CHARGE for the following classes:
Please contact the appropriate regional office for dates and times.

*CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES FOR LAID OFF MINE FOREMAN
*ELECTRICAL RETRAINING CLASSES FOR LAID OFF MINERS

2019 Certificate of Approval Perm Extension Renewal Forms

Underground and Surface Mines
Independent Contractors
Independent Contractors Approved Inactive Status

2019 General Information Update Forms

Coal Handling Facilities / Prep Plants
Quarries

State of West Virginia
Governor Jim Justice

West Virginia Department of Commerce
Ed Gaunch, Secretary

Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training
Eugene White, Director
Johnny Kinder, Deputy Director

MHST MEDIA REQUEST CONTACT:
Samantha Smith
Director of Marketing and Communications
Office:   (304) 558-2003
Cell:      (304) 642-9363
Direct:  (304) 957-9364
Samantha.Smith@wv.gov

REMEMBER
One Call Does NOT Do It All

Mine Emergency Notification
Phone Number:
1-866-987-2338

Anonymous Mine Safety Tips
Safety Complaints
1-877-344-9757

Mining and Industrial Tip Line
1-866-808-0875

Do You Know a coal miner who would like to become a WV State Mine Inspector or Safety Instructor?  Go to this page for more information.

The West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training is responsible for the enforcement of the West Virginia Mine Safety Laws and Regulations (Chapter 22A Code of WV).  Learn more about our agency from our Informational page or from our Agency Mission Statement page.

PHOTOGRAPHS

PRESTIGIOUS SAFETY AWARD WINNERS

2018 Eustace E. Frederick Milestones
of Safety Award presented
January 29, 2019 Co-Winners
ACI Tygart Valley - Leer Mine 
Tunnel Ridge LLC - Tunnel Ridge Mine / Prep Plant Complex

2018 Bart B. Lay, Jr. Milestones
of Safety Award presented
January 29, 2019  to:
Coal Mac LLC - Holden #22 Surface & Plant Complex

2019 Summary
Updated September 10, 2019

Coal Production Reported as of Sept. 5, 2019
TOTAL: 52,461,249
Underground: 41,002,583
Surface: 11,458,666
Quarry: 9,376,815

Number of Mines Reporting QUARTERLY Production
1st Quarter - Jan., Feb., Mar.,: 135
2nd Quarter - Apr., May., Jun.,: 134
3rd Quarter - Jul., Aug., Sept.,:
4th Quarter: Oct., Nov., Dec.,:

Number of Employees Reported as of Sept. 5, 2019
TOTAL: 52,413
Underground: 10,765
Surface: 3,713
Quarry: 646
Prep Plant: 1,675
Contractors: 35,614

Number of Accidents Reported as of September 3, 2019
No Lost Time Accidents: 213
Lost Time Accidents: 298
Total Non- Fatal Accidents: 511

Fatal Accidents: 2

Statewide Accident Frequency Rate: 3.15

2018 Summary
Updated June 5, 2019

Coal Production Reported as of March 29, 2019
TOTAL: 104,969,188
Underground: 84,553,382
Surface: 20,415,806
Quarry: 16,143,717

Number of Mines Reporting QUARTERLY Production
Data Entered through the 4th Quarter - October, November, & December, 2018:
132 Mines

Number of Employees Reported as of March 29, 2019
TOTAL:52,141
Underground: 10,222
Surface: 3,242
Quarry: 593
Prep Plant: 1,749
Contractors: 36,355

Number of Accidents Reported as of March 30, 2019
No Lost Time Accidents: 250
Lost Time Accidents: 500
Total Non- Fatal Accidents: 754

Fatal Accidents: 4

Statewide Accident Frequency Rate: 3.07