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Intent Mine Rescue Contests are held throughout the mining areas – countrywide. Not only coal mines, but Metal/Non-Metal Mines have mine rescue teams ready to respond to any problem that may arise in the mining environment. A Mine Rescue Contest is held so those teams can practice the skills necessary to properly respond to any situation where the services of a mine rescue may be needed. During the working of a problem, the rescue team will encounter situations similar to those found in underground mining. Each team will have to explore the mine, take a gas check, establish ventilation as necessary and account for all missing personnel, while still providing for their own safety under adverse conditions. The contest is only one part of the teams many hours of practice and study that takes place before hand. Mine Rescue Team members, past and present, are an elite group dedicated to the safety and well being of underground miners. ü Thorough InspecTIon ü experT AnAlysIs Additionally, the contest gives a team’s Benchman the opportunity to exhibit their skills. This part of the contest is generally held behind closed doors and effecTIve, MshA-Approved plAn ü is generally not seen by the public. However, this individual is the person ü QuAlITy MAnufAcTurIng who, through their training and dedication, insures that the equipment worn from Bolts and Beams to channels by the Mine Rescue Team operates properly and safely. Without a skilled and Trusses to resin and rebar! Benchman, a Mine Rescue Team is not complete. ü on-TIMe delIvery ü QuAlIfIed InsTrucTIon Another contest that has been added just a few years ago that is beginning to draw a lot of attention during the Safety Days is a Pre-shift Contest. This on-goIng supporT ü Contest is for Mine Examiner(s) to improve their skills inspecting the mines. The Examiner is a miner who is responsible to make sure that the mine is free of dangers such as methane gas, carbon monoxide gas, low oxygen, unsafe roof conditions, water in the mines, and other things that needs to be corrected. His/her job is done prior to the crew (shift) of workers entering the mine. This is where the word pre-shift originates. Mine Rescue Teams are composed of mine personnel from various occupations at a given company. In their day to day jobs they carry out Global Headquarters various assignments, yet they all have a common focus as a team member; Pittsburgh, Pa 15238 • (412) 963-9071 • www.jennmar.com that is, the safety and well being of their fellow miners. Their participation in this and other contests allows them to be ready wherever the need arises. WestKY_MiningInst_program_5-2013.indd 1 5/6/2013 3:22:35 PM Western Kentucky Mining Institute Western Kentucky Mining Institute 2013 Safety Days Safety Days Contest President’s Welcome May 22-23, 2013 The officers and membership of WKMI would like to welcome you to the 2013 Western Kentucky Safety Days. The Institute, comprised of miners, mine operators, Agendag mining companies, vendors, Kentucky Office of Mine Safety & Licensing, and MSHA promote safety awareness and a spirit of good will in the coalfields of Western Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Kentucky. The Safety Days Contest is a tremendous help in communicating our message to the public. Your participation and support of this event is greatly appreciated. Golf Outing, Lakeshore Country Club, Madisonville For the next two days mine rescue teams, benchmen, pre-shift examiners, and first 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Unloading of Equipment aid teams will put their skills and many hours of training on display for their co- workers and the public to see. Although their skills are not put to a “test” until a real Wednesday, May 22, 2013 mine emergency occurs, miners across Kentucky and the rest of the nation can be assured that if our services are ever needed, our teams are more than ready to answer the call. 6:00 a.m., Unloading of Equipment The contest officials for the Western Kentucky Safety Days come from both the 6:00 a.m., Breakfast Sandwiches will be Provided OMSL and MSHA government agencies. I would like to thank Ronnie Drake and Kenny Mitchell from the OMSL and Jim Langley and Mark Odum from MSHA. I 7:00 a.m., Captain and Trainers Meeting at the Hopkins County would also like to give a special thanks to Kenny Mitchell (mine rescue), Bill Cook Fairgrounds (first aid), Rodney James and Danny Hendrix (pre-shift) Brad Matheny and Chris Ashby (bench) for designing this year’s problems. These men and their staff are a ~ Questions and Comments on Rules big reason that this contest is such a success. ~ Give Out Team Packets (no exchanges or extra t-shirts will be Another round of thanks goes to our sponsors, which are too numerous to list here. These folks donate time and funding for the golf outing, food, hats, shirts, given out … whatever size that is turned in is what you get) and awards. Without their support, none of this would be possible. Some of our sponsors are listed on the shirts and hats that will be given out, others are listed ~ Other Announcements on posters and as hole sponsors on the course, all are properly recognized in the program. Again, THANK YOU to all of those that donated time, materials or funding 7:00 a.m., Lock Up (all participants and equipment must be checked in support of the 2013 WKMI Safety Days. in at the fairgrounds) The goal of Safety Days is to recognize the individuals and teams who tirelessly train 8:00 a.m., Mine Rescue and Benchman Contest Begins to be prepared for mine emergencies and are readily available to utilize their skills to preserve life and property. The Institute officers hope that each and every one enjoys the events and will be available to assist anyone in any way possible. Thursday, May 23, 2013 Rescue team members are unique individuals, with a common bond, who are willing 7:00 a.m., Lock Up of First Aid and Pre-Shift Participants to risk their lives for others. It is truly an honor and I am proud to be associated with such a fine and dedicated group of people. 7:00 a.m., Breakfast Sandwiches will be Provided 8:00 a.m., First Aid and Pre-Shift Contest Begins Sincerely, Raffle, 50/50 Pot and Door Prizes will be given away Matthew J. Pride, President Western Kentucky Mining Institute Presentation of Trophies After First Aid and Pre-Shift Contests N KEN ER TU T C S K E Western Kentucky Mining Institute MINE Y W • • M I E N SAFETY T 2013 Off icers I U N T The Miner’s Prayer G INSTI O Lord after I have worked my last day and come out of the President ..................................................Matt Pride, Hopkins County Coal LLC earth and have placed my feet on Thy footstool, let me use 1st Vice President..................................Travis Little, Highland Mining Company the tools of prudence, faith, hope and charity. From now 2nd Vice President .......................Keith Whitehouse, Armstrong Coal Company on till I will be called to 3rd Vice President .................................. Danny Knott, Kentucky Coal Academy sign my last pay roll, Treasurer ....................................................Kevin Vaughn, River View Coal LLC make all the cables in Secretary ..........................................................Polly Wilson, MSHA – District 10 the machinery strong with Thy love. Supply all Acknowledgements the gangways, slopes, and chambers with the We wish to thank the Officials, Judges, Teams and all others who have pure air of Thy grace participated in this contest for their efficient services in making this meet and let the light of hope a success. We also wish to thank those who have contributed toward be my guidance, and trophies, door prizes, golf hole sponsorship and placed advertisements when my last picking and in this program. shoveling is done, may WESTERN KENTUCKY MINING INSTITUTE OFFICERS & MEMBERS my last car be full of Thy grace and give me the Holy Bible for my last 2013 Safety Days shift, so that Thou, the General Superintendent Program g Sponsors p of all the collieries can Alliance/Gibson Co. Coal Hopkins County Coal River View Coal, LLC say: Well done, thou American Printing Company / Hopkins County Ruby Concrete Co. good, faithful miner come APC Mine Safety Books Regional Landfill S&S Salvage, LLC / and sign the pay roll Armstrong Coal Co. Jennmar Smith Metal Recycling and receive the check of Badgett Supply Co. Kentucky Coal Academy Sebree Mining, LLC eternal happiness. City of Madisonville Kerco Star Mine Services Amen First-Line Fire Extinguishers Minesafe Electronics, Inc. United Central Supply Fluid Power Services Modern Welding Co. Warrior Coal of Kentucky Groves Construction, Inc. Wil-Mar Rexel Hanner Machine Co. Woodruff Supply Co., Inc. 2012 Safetyy Days y Results 2012 Safetyy Days y Results Company name • Team Name rank Captain Location Preshift Competition – GOLd Mine rescue Competition Warrior Coal LLC • Cardinal Team 1st Jeff Clark Madisonville, Kentucky James river Coal • Gray Team 1st Johnny Riley Ky Coal academy • MMC Team Lexington, Kentucky 2nd Chris Williams Madisonville, Kentucky hopkins County Coal • Elk Creek 2nd David Tyson hopkins County Coal LLC • Elk Creek Madisonville, Kentucky 3rd Jason Stuart Madisonville, Kentucky Webster County Coal • Dotiki 3rd Jan Chambliss Nebo, Kentucky Preshift Competition • sILVER 5 star/Black Panther • Star/Black Panther 4th Cory Baker Webster County Coal LLC • Dotiki Peterburg, Indiana 1st David Howell Nebo, Kentucky Warrior Coal LLC • Cardinal 5th James Menser Patriot Coal Company • Western KY Team Madisonville, Kentucky 2nd Mark Lloyd Waverly, Kentucky Bench BG 4 Competition Preshift Competition • OuT-OF-sTaTe drummond Co.

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