Kentucky Surface Mine Practice Exam

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• In cases of hazard, what two actions should you take to prevent harm
• Which type of wound has a higher risk of infection than others?
• During auger planning, advance planning is intended to prevent hazards affecting which part of underground workings?
• Battery changing stations must be in which type of area?
• What must be posted in areas where fires are most likely to start?
• Do all injuries result in shock?
• How often must equipment be inspected?
• What do you do if your methane monitor on your auger goes off?
• The ventilation to compression ratio in CPR is given as what?
• Define berm.
• When operating an auger, methane checks are made when?
• Under which conditions should CPR be stopped?
• How do you splint a fracture?
• What is the minimum distance of high voltage lines to ground where there is a possibility of contact from equipment passing underneath?
• Are miners allowed to work under dangerous highwalls?
• Does the Mine Safety Analyst have the same authority as an Inspector?
• Which statement best expresses the minimum qualifications to perform electrical work?
• In first aid terminology, what does ABCs stand for?
• Where do we cross conveyor belts?
• Which statement best explains why the highwall screen must permit workers to keep the highwall in view at all times?
• What is the minimum safe distance for a fence from energized parts when required by station height or housing?
• If he is red, which part should be raised?
• Which fundamental is primarily concerned with maintaining air flow and respiration?
• What is a puncture?
• Where should battery changing stations be located to minimize hazard?
• The first cut made in a tract of land to be surface mined is called the?
• When fences are installed around transformer stations, they must be a minimum of how many feet
• What determines the height of berms and guard rails for normal use?
• Mine Foreman and Mine Inspector must have how many years of experience?
• A dangerous atmosphere is defined by an oxygen deficiency of what percent?
• What does permissible mean
• What is the first step before administering first aid to an injured person?
• Advance planning before augering is done shall insure that no hazards are created affecting active underground workings. Auger mine workings and holes drilled shall be located to prevent which occurrences?
• Who is allowed to ride in buckets of end loaders?
• What is the most dangerous area in all types of surface mines?
• Which statement describes carbon monoxide's properties?
• Is a MET required on the job?
• In surface operations, what is the leading cause of fatalities?
• If loose material is observed on high wall, what should be done?
• Power lines are required to be protected from what hazards?
• Are used fire extinguishers acceptable to remain in service without replacement?
• Name some protective clothing
• What protection is provided for mobile equipment that uses trailing cables?
• The term 'commissioner' refers to the head of which division?
• Which of the following describes carbon monoxide?
• When work is performed after dark, which areas must be illuminated?
• Electrical disconnecting devices shall be within a distance of the equipment they serve, not to exceed how many feet?
• If equipment is found unsafe, what is the immediate action?
• What is fainting?
• Which maintenance detail is stated for gauges, regulators, and valves on oxygen and acetylene tanks?
• What minimum distance around a storage area must be kept free of combustible material?
• Which statement is true regarding fire extinguishers?
• Where should oily waste and rags be placed?
• Who is the commissioner?
• If he is pale, which part should be raised?
• Under which condition may a worker cross over an auger train?
• What safety devices are used to move energized cables or fuses?
• During drilling operations, what is the requirement for personnel on the drill mass?
• Are you allowed to stay on shot when lightning?
• Cans no larger than how many gallons is used for solvents?
• Before removing or replacing fuses, what must be done to electrical circuits?
• Are men allowed to be on drill mass while in operation?
• How many pints of blood loss are fatal?
• In the METs framework, which combination of elements is included?
• During transport, what is not allowed to be carried with explosives?
• When a blast is to be fired, what must be given to allow all persons to retreat to a safe place?
• Which statement about berm height is correct for normal use?
• Which item is explicitly listed as requiring guards?
• What is the first step in patient assessment?
• Surface transformer stations shall be housed or fenced in when lower than
• Are men allowed to work on mobile equipment while in motion?
• When the auger is operated at night, it must be?
• If conveyor belts are not visible, what must be on them to warn persons the belt will be starting?
• Inspect the highwall, how many feet on each side of the auger?
• Where should batteries be stored to minimize hazard?
• Describe the position for climbing ladders?
• Is it permissible to break trailering cables or power connections under load?
• Which detector would confirm the presence of CH4 in a space?
• How close to a magazine are no open flames or smoking permitted?
• What item cannot be transported with explosives?
• Before moving loaded cars or trucks, what condition must be satisfied?
• Which statement best describes the depth of chest compressions in CPR?
• In surface mining, which area is considered the most dangerous?
• A pressure point is defined as the area where arteries come close to the skin over a bone.
• Trainee miners shall work within sight and sound of a certified person?
• The phrase 3 years (36 months) equals how many months?
• Which wrap is appropriate when treating a burn?
• Safety glasses are required to be worn under which condition?
• Should fire extinguishers be labeled A, B, and C?
• Under the direct supervision policy, how many trainees may be supervised by a single certified miner at one time?
• Who shall be in charge of each surface mine?
• Must a blaster be present when a shot is fired?
• Which gas is typically emitted by batteries?
• How should electrically powered mobile equipment be left when unattended?
• Which is the correct order of the six fundamentals of first aid?
• When parking a front end loader, what action should you take with the bucket?
• When treating a fracture, what is the correct approach to a misshapen bone or joint?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a bleeding control method?
• Openings above or near travel ways through which miners may fall should be protected by?
• Which statement best describes who is responsible for safety compliance at a surface mine?
• How should oxygen and acetylene tanks be stored when not in use?
• Must a drill be attended at all times while it is in operation?
• In general, what characteristic should the battery storage area have to reduce risk?
• Do hand held power tools require grounding according to the safety provisions?
• Do used fire extinguishers need to be replaced?
• Which statement about tourniquet use in serious bleeding is correct?
• What do you do if a person has a head injury?
• How do we test a stretcher?
• When artificial respiration is necessary, how soon should it be started?
• Should you attempt to straighten a fracture?
• What must be posted at major electrical installations
• A laceration is best described as which of the following?
• What is the most important thing to do when applying a tourniquet?
• What two devices protect electrical circuits from overloads?
• What does DMS stand for?
• What is high power
• What is the purpose of railings, barriers, or covers around openings near travel ways?
• Ramps and roads constructed on solid material should have ample width and clearance. (True or False)
• What must be posted at all major electrical installations?
• MSHA requires no smoking signs be posted in which locations?
• What should you do with embedded objects in a wound?
• How many trainee miners may work with and under the direct supervision of a miner holding a certificate of competency and qualification?
• How do you tell if an unconscious person has a broken back?
• What is a pressure point?
• What is a dislocation?
• Which safety action is described for holes created by auger after the job?
• When towing heavy equipment, what must be used with the tow bar?
• Warning devices and lights are required on haulage equipment. True or False?
• Most of the coal in Kentucky is in what group?
• Which statement describes a misfire?
• What is the first cut in a surface mining operation called?
• Fixed ladders should project how many feet above the landing?
• To prevent equipment from rolling when not in use, what should be done?
• What is the depth of compressions in CPR?
• What is required before repairing tires on equipment?
• If hazardous conditions exist and are not corrected promptly, what action should be taken?
• How must can windows be maintained?
• Coal companies are not required to compensate their employees for attending annual retraining (True or False)?
• What is the main purpose of the Division of Mine Safety in relation to miners and operators?
• Screening used to protect workers from falling material must be heavy gauge and subject to approval by whom?
• Haulage roads are equipped with what?
• What is the correct handling rule for open flames in blast areas?
• When should you stop performing CPR?
• Which concentration range of methane in air is considered explosive?
• Who places the mine foreman in charge at the mines?
• If spinal injury is suspected, which airway-clearing technique should be used?
• What indicates that crossing over an auger train is allowed?
• What is the first precaution to take to minimize fire hazards?
• What is the correct practice for examining areas for unsafe conditions in relation to blasting operations?
• Where do first aid supplies have to be located?
• When a potentially dangerous condition is found, what must be done?
• Who is responsible for ensuring newly hired miners receive 8 hours of mine specifics training?
• How long must a permitted miner work to be certified?
• When determining prudent equipment speed, which factors should be considered?
• What is the third step before administering first aid?
• How should operators confirm the area is clear?
• Guards must be used on which parts?
• What personal protective equipment is required when handling substances corrosive, toxic, or injurious to the skin?
• Which action provides stability when working under booms or buckets?
• Class C fires require?
• When loose material or trees are observed on exposed wall area, what should be done?
• How must guards at conveyor drive, head & tail pulleys be built?
• Which pair of actions is listed as part of the steps in treating an injured person?
• What is the required safety procedure during maintenance or repair on equipment?
• What type of warning device is required on conveyors when visibility is poor to warn of startup?
• Define CPR
• The highest priority of the commonwealth must be the health and safety of the coal industry's most valuable resource. Which is who?
• Which of the following describes the steps in treating an injured person?
• What is the #1 hazard associated with blasting operations?
• When must unsafe equipment be removed?
• Are men permitted to work between equipment and the highwall?
• How shall auger machines and other related equipment on which a person is required to work during drilling operations be protected against falling material from the highwall?
• Which items are haulage roads equipped with, according to safety standards?
• Before moving an injured person, what should be completed first?
• What is the penalty for violating the law on a first offense?
• Which direction should wheels be turned when the vehicle or equipment is unattended?
• Is it correct to move an injured person before a thorough examination and injury protection have been established?
• Which percentage of oxygen deficiency is considered dangerous in mining environments?
• Which locations require a 25-foot clearance around them?
• What is the recommended initial treatment for chemical burns?
• Which engines must be shut off before fueling?
• Are intoxicating drinks allowed on the job?
• Who makes electrical repairs in the mine?
• Auger holes should be covered before abandonment? (True or False)
• How many inches of toe clearance is required on fixed ladders?
• What steps should be taken to ensure a parked, unattended piece of equipment is secure?
• If no phone is available at the mines, we need what?
• How many hours of training must newly hired miners receive in mine specifics?
• Emergency brake systems must be what in relation to any other brake system?
• When shall a Foreman or competent person examine working areas and face of walls for unsafe conditions?
• After completing auger work, what should be done to any auger holes?
• Who is allowed to be present in loading and dumping areas?
• What is the normal breathing rate of an adult at rest?
• What do we do with auger holes when the job is finished?
• How should transformers or other electrical units be located to minimize risk?
• What is the initial action to take when a fire starts?
• Which of the following best describes the characteristics of methane?
• Can your Self-Rescuer be kept more than 25 feet away?
• Define Misfire.
• When a fire extinguisher has been discharged, what must be done?
• If an auger penetrates old mines, when should you check for CH4?
• Which daylight marking method is required for loads extending beyond the rear of the vehicle?
• Which of the following is also a symptom of shock?
• Shock is best defined as:
• Bleeding involves which types of blood vessels?
• If the transformer station is not 15 feet off the ground or housed, it must have a fence and a locked gate. How close can the fence be to energized parts?
• How long does a permitted miner have to get his 45 days in?
• How do we shovel a conveyor belt?
• Who must be considered the most valuable resource in the coal mining safety context?
• Do hand held power tools need to be grounded?
• Which of the following is a symptom of shock?
• Are tourniquets used for all serious bleeding?
• How often must a blaster renew their license?
• Who should perform the tests for explosive gases and oxygen deficiency when an abandoned mine or abandoned part is penetrated by auger drilling?
• How many hours of classroom time are required to become a surface miner?
• What protection should be used to prevent falls when working with hoppers?
• If a transformer station is not 15 feet off the ground or housed, what safety feature must be present?
• In auger work near old mine workings, how often should CH4 be checked?
• How should equipment be left when unattended?
• Which of the following is a major health hazard in mines?
• What must be worn by miners at mine plants and active workings?
• How many feet on each side of auger shall the highwall be checked?
• What is the safe procedure for leaving unattended electrically powered equipment in terms of controls and brakes?
• How long does a self-rescuer provide effective protection after activation?
• Where are you allowed to cross over an auger train?
• What is the most common gas found in fire or explosion?
• Should you remove embedded objects?
• Which elements constitute proper fall protection when working in the vicinity of hoppers?
• Blasting operations shall not be conducted within how many feet of any public highway?
• Which safety action is required before continuing work when loose material or trees are observed on exposed wall area?
• To protect the spine, how should you move a person?
• Magazines must be located how far apart?
• Which statement best matches methane's safety characteristics?
• Under KY mining laws, trailing cables can be run over by crawler-mounted or rubber-tired equipment?
• When men are working after dark, what must be provided?
• When should you trim the load on a truck?
• What are the final steps in completing a repair job on equipment?
• Why is carbon monoxide particularly dangerous?
• If a person is not breathing, what should you do?
• What minimum clearance must be provided around all parts of stationary electrical equipment where access or travel is necessary?
• What is the most common obstruction in an unconscious person?
• MSHA stands for which organization?
• Which statement best describes permissible devices
• How many inspections are required at a mine annually?
• Which term describes a mound of dirt built on a haulage road to slow trucks or prevent overtravel?
• What final action should be taken after completing a repair on equipment?
• If dark red blood is flowing in a steady stream, where is the blood coming from?
• Which sign is required to address ignition risks in blasting safety zones?
• For methane checks during auger operation, when should they be performed?
• Equipment with booms or masts which are not properly protected shall not be operated when the booms or masts can come within how many feet of an energized overhead powerline?
• When is adequate illumination required for auger work?
• What are the classes of burns?
• How is CPR accomplished?
• Are you allowed to shoot after dark?
• Which action is part of proper shock management?
• What is a mine foreman?
• What is the primary responsibility of a mine safety analyst?
• What is the minimum experience required to become a blaster?
• Renewal of a blaster license requires passing an exam.
• Should wooden ladder members be painted?
• What is part of the treatment for shock?
• Which statement best describes guard requirements for moving parts?
• Which of the following is a direct fire safety expectation for storage areas?
• Which factor exactly determines berm height for normal use?
• What must be done before performing maintenance on mobile equipment to ensure it cannot move?
• What is the best single method for controlling bleeding?
• In CPR, which two actions are used to sustain life during resuscitation?
• The best way you can avoid being shocked when working with electricity is
• Which statement best describes proper grounding in this context?
• What must be done to abandoned electrical circuits?
• If a load extends more than four feet beyond the rear of the vehicle, how should it be marked?
• How should you wrap a burn to avoid restricting blood flow?
• In first aid, which action assesses the victim's responsiveness?
• Are fire extinguishers required on all self-propelled mobile haulage equipment?
• What are the requirements to perform electrical work?
• What is the explosive range of methane in air?
• In what sequence should you perform actions for an unresponsive person who is not breathing?
• The soil and dirt covering the coal are called?
• What does the Division of Mine Safety (DMS) do?
• Trailering cables and power cable connections shall not be broken under load. True or False?
• Which coal type is most common in Kentucky?
• What determines the height and width of a bench?
• What is the first step in basic first aid after performing scene size-up?
• What term describes notifying all persons to retreat before a blast?
• What is an open wound?
• Security guards may move from their post after a charge goes off. True or False?
• What detector is used to identify methane presence in hazardous environments?
• When should a miner check his work area?
• If you see an electrical hazard such as a smoking cable or worn insulation on a wire, what should you do
• What must be done if hazardous overhanging walls and other unsafe ground conditions are not corrected promptly?
• Who issues the license to operate a coal mine?
• Areas surrounding flammable liquid storage tanks and electric substations and transformers shall be kept free from dry grass, weeds, underbrush and other combustibles for at least how many feet in all directions?
• What statement about fire extinguisher criteria is accurate?
• When auger operations are performed after dark, what must be provided?
• Can explosives and detonators travel together?
• What is the best method of artificial ventilation?
• In electrical terms, high power circuits are defined by voltages above what
• When should we scale down loose material on a highwall?
• What is the second step before administering first aid?
• Which burn classifications are listed in the material?
• What must you do for safety when working under booms or buckets?
• The initial action in first aid, according to the material, is what?
• What must be done when abandoned mines or abandoned parts of an active underground mine are penetrated by auger drilling?
• Why are safety lines used
• Who is allowed to enter major electrical installations?
• What must be provided to prevent over travel and overturning at dumping locations?
• Under KY mining laws, trailing cables may be run over by equipment if they are what?
• What kind of protection do we have for our equipment?
• Which safety feature protects workers from flying or falling material hazards in mining areas?
• What percentage of oxygen is present in the atmosphere?
• Where is oxygen deficiency in auger holes?
• What is the correct policy regarding painting wooden ladder members?
• What is prohibited in areas where fires start?
• Where should tests for explosive gases and oxygen deficiency be conducted when drilling near abandoned underground areas?
• The signage requirement at major electrical installations is intended to warn about what
• Can the commissioner revoke a license before a hearing?
• Under safety rights policy, can a miner be disciplined for invoking safety rights?
• What is the first step in first aid?
• Is methane lighter than air?
• What do Kentucky laws say about equipment speeds on roadways?
• Which statement about bleeding color and source is correct?
• How long is the inexperience miner permit (Green Card) issued for?
• What is another name for a fracture?
• Which method is used to assess possible spinal injury in an unconscious person?
• Which action is not part of the immediate first aid sequence described for an unresponsive person?
• Must drill be attended at all times while the drill is in operation?
• What is the normal heart rate for adults?
• Which entity serves as the safety division overseeing mine safety in Kentucky?
• Which statement accurately describes the Division of Mine Safety's authority?
• What does CPR stand for?
• Which set lists all six fundamentals of first aid?
• Before maintenance or repair, what is the first step?
• Which airway-management technique must be used when spinal injury is suspected?
• How many hours of re-training is required per year for surface miners?
• Which statement describes the required maintenance after a fire extinguisher is discharged?
• Which statement best describes shock in the context of trauma?
• What is the basic policy regarding alcohol on the job?
• Can physical shock be dangerous to life?
• What is a requirement for the location of transformers to reduce exposure to energized parts?
• A dislocation is defined as which of the following?
• What is the treatment for strains & sprains?
• All storage areas must be kept clean within how many feet around them?
• Should you get consent before administering first aid?
• If no response, what should you do?
• Can a person be appointed to the office of Mine Inspector or Instructor without a Foreman card?
• Tow bar safety requires what in conjunction with the tow bar?
• Which of the following are methods for controlling bleeding?
• What is the ratio of ventilation & compressions?
• The purpose of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 is?
• Which item is explicitly listed as protective clothing
• What is the term for the rock and soil that lies above the coal seam?
• What do METs incorporate?
• Who certifies the Foreman?
• Is a Foreman card required to appoint someone as Mine Inspector or Instructor?
• Before an employee can be assigned to work alone in his area, what condition must be met?
• Can auger operators leave the controls while the auger is in operation?
• Methane may be found in which locations?
• In areas where flying material or falling material presents a hazard, what must be provided?
• Define Licensee.
• Splices in power cables must be
• Besides fire extinguishers, what must be provided in areas where fire hazards exist?
• What is the new name for OMSL?
• How often should fire extinguishers be inspected or checked?
• How shall gauges, regulators, and valves on oxygen and acetylene tanks be maintained?
• Which burn depth is considered most severe?
• What shall be done to vehicle engines before fueling (all internal combustion engines except diesel)?
• 2 major health hazards in the mine are?
• The inexperienced miner permit is commonly known as what?
• What precautions must be taken when miners work in areas or places where fire or explosion hazards exist?
• Which items constitute the required head protection and footwear for miners?
• Is a company allowed to take disciplinary action against a miner for invoking his safety rights?
• The license cannot be revoked by the commissioner before a hearing. True or false?
• If the victim is not breathing but has a pulse, what action should you take?
• If it is impractical to install protective devices around an opening near a travel path, what should be provided?
• If clearance from power lines is less than 10 ft while moving equipment, what action is required?