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April 8, 2022

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4 weeks

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Description

Surge piles of mined material at coal mines have inherent hazards for personnel and equipment working on or around them.

The material being removed by underground feeders can be particularly dangerous! Two Major hazards exist –
  1. The weak material around the draw hole; and
  2. The possibility of hidden cavities (bridged material)
As the underground feeder(s) remove material, a draw hole is formed. The top edge of the draw hole is very unstable and is always near collapse. When a dozer is operated close to the edge, it can induce a slope failure and slide down into the draw hole.  

Course Curriculum

    • Surge Pile Hazards 00:30:00
    • Causes of Bridging 00:15:00
    • Surge-Pile Accidents 01:00:00
    • More Recent Surge-Pile Accidents 01:10:00
    • Pushing Coal on a Surge Pile 00:10:00
    • Best Practice 00:40:00
    • Available Solutions for Stronger Cab Windows 00:25:00
    • The Massey Approach 00:40:00
    • New West Virginia Surge Pile Rule 00:10:00
    • Best Practices: Surge Pile Safety 02:20:00
    • Other Best Practices 00:30:00
    • Surge Pile Safety Test 00:45:00

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