WV Mine Foreman Test Questions and Correct Answers

WV Mine Foreman Test Questions and Correct Answers What is the principle gas contained in coal? - Correct Answer Methane (CH4) What effect does the presence of small amounts of methane have upon the explosibility of coal dust? - Correct Answer It increases the explosibility What approval is required relative to the hoisting of men? - Correct Answer When hoisting more than 20 persons at a time What permit is required for blasting with regular or short interval detonators? - Correct Answer Written permission from the Director of MHST What permit is required to remove coal near an oil or gas well? - Correct Answer To remove coal within 200ft of an oil or gas well What is required relative to second openings? - Correct Answer To work a limited number of men, 20 or less, when there is no second outlet When must the operator apply for an extension of the approval to open a mine? - Correct Answer Within 30 days after Jan 1 of each year When must the Director of MHST and the district mine inspector be notified of an explosion, death, or serious personal injury? - Correct Answer Immediately Who must be notified before coal is removed within 500ft of an oil or gas well? - Correct Answer MHST and the well operator What record of man-hoists should be kept? - Correct Answer A daily record of inspection