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Mine Safety Technology Task Force Report May 29, 2006 Mine Safety Technology Task Force Report May 29, 2006 Thesis Mine Safety Recommendations Report to the Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training By the West Virginia Mine Safety Technology Task Force As required by West Virginia Code §56-4-4 May 29, 2006 i Mine Safety Technology Task Force Report May 29, 2006 The views expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Office of Miners’ Health Safety and Training or the State of West Virginia. Questions concerning this report can be directed to the Mine Safety Technology Task Force’s Technical Advisor, Randall Harris, at 304-558-1425 or [email protected] i Mine Safety Technology Task Force Report May 29, 2006 ABSTRACT The Sago and Aracoma disasters and their fourteen deaths, highlighted needed improvements in equipment, capabilities and processes for mine emergency response. The resultant worldwide attention has forever shifted the public’s view of underground mine safety. With the resolve of our government leaders, operators and labor representatives, we have embarked on a mission to improve mine health and safety, thus safeguarding the miners that fuel our nation. The Mine Safety Technology Task Force was charged with the duty of investigating and evaluating options and developing guidelines geared toward protecting the lives of our miners. Special emphasis has been placed on the systems and equipment necessary to sustain those threatened by explosion, fire or other catastrophic events while attempting escape or awaiting rescue. The West Virginia Mine Safety Technology Task Force Report provides a summary of commercial availability and functional and operational capability of SCSR’s, emergency shelters, communications, and tracking along with recommendations regarding implementation, compliance and enforcement. The Mine Safety Technology Task Force was established by an Emergency Rule §56-4-4 and consists of six members with more than 200 years collective underground mining experience. They identified critical issues, then queried vendors and subject matter experts for capabilities, limitations and options regarding self-contained self-rescuers, emergency shelters/chambers, communications/tracking and related safety issues during its studies from March 9th to May 25th 2006. The Task Force concluded in each area examined that enhancements of existing health and safety were to be achieved through more widespread ii Mine Safety Technology Task Force Report May 29, 2006 application of existing technologies. However, in each case we also found significant opportunities for further advancements. The report examines each area in detail and outlines recommendations for amending current West Virginia Miner’s Health, Safety and Training rules. The Task Force also advances a challenge to West Virginia to maintain and advance the state’s current national leadership role in mine health and safety established through the actions of West Virginia Senate Bill 247 through aggressively pursuing the recommendations included in this report. iii Mine Safety Technology Task Force Report May 29, 2006 PREFACE The Task Force recognizes and appreciates the tremendous amount of hours our Governor spent with the families of the victims at the Sago and Aracoma disasters. This sincerity by the Governor during these onsite visits demonstrates his concern and compassion towards mine health and safety and the effects it has on miners and their families. We applaud the Governor for his swift action in proposing emergency mine safety legislation to enhance mine safety and provide additional protection for miners when events such as this occur. The Task Force also applauds the Legislature for unanimously passing Senate Bill 247. This swift action by the Governor and the Legislature is indicative of the dedication by our state officials to do whatever is necessary, to provide the best possible protection to the men and women who work in our mines. The Task Force urges the Governor, the Legislature and the Director of the WV Office of Miners Health, Safety and Training to continue that same dedication by implementing these recommendations and providing necessary funding. The Task Force would like to acknowledge and thank Acting Director, Jim Dean and his staff for their participation and support of the Task Force as we carried out our assignment. The Task Force would especially like to thank Randall Harris for his assistance in providing technical expertise, making arrangements and scheduling visits of vendors, government and state officials, researching technical issues and assisting our understanding of highly technical issues that was tremendously vital to our work and allowed us to complete our work within the time frame given the Task Force. v Mine Safety Technology Task Force Report May 29, 2006 Table of Contents Page Abstract ......................................................................................................................iv Preface ..........................................................................................................................v I. Executive Summary ................................................................................................1 Self-Contained Self-Rescuers ..............................................................................10 Recommendations.............................................................................................11 Emergency Shelters/Chambers .............................................................................13 Recommendations.............................................................................................14 Communications/Tracking....................................................................................20 Recommendations.............................................................................................20 Related Safety Issues ............................................................................................25 Recommendations.............................................................................................26 Recommends Implementation Timeline...............................................................28 II. Self-Contained Self-Rescuers ...............................................................................29 Summary..............................................................................................................29 Background..........................................................................................................30 Definitions............................................................................................................36 Requirements .......................................................................................................37 Commercial Availability......................................................................................39 Options Reviewed................................................................................................39 Implementation, Compliance and Enforcement ..................................................40 III. Shelters/Chambers ...............................................................................................44 Summary..............................................................................................................44 Background..........................................................................................................45 Definitions............................................................................................................53 Requirements .......................................................................................................53 Commercial Availability......................................................................................54 Options Reviewed................................................................................................55 Implementation, Compliance and Enforcement ..................................................56 IV. Communications/Tracking ....................................................................................62 Summary..............................................................................................................62 Background..........................................................................................................62 Definitions............................................................................................................65 Requirements .......................................................................................................66 Commercial Availability......................................................................................68 Options Reviewed................................................................................................70 Implementation, Compliance and Enforcement ..................................................74 vi Mine Safety Technology Task Force Report May 29, 2006 V. Related Safety Issues ...........................................................................................80 Lifelines ...............................................................................................................80 Seals .....................................................................................................................80 Seismic Location Equipment ...............................................................................80 Mine Rescue Teams.............................................................................................81
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