1. SAFE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
Title of Subject: Longwall Shearer
Last Reviewed Date: November 2015
SAFE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
The following safe work instructions is NOT INTENDED to replace hands on training requirements of the code of federal regulations. The intent is to provide an overview of known potential safety hazards associated with equipment operation. Hands on training with an experienced operator on each specific model must be conducted. The trainee can not proceed onto production until they are determined ready to proceed by the supervisor of the training. Before any operation or maintenance procedure is performed with or on this equipment, it is important that personnel have a complete understanding of the location and functions of all controls and indicators, as well as, the location and use of all emergency shutdown controls and procedures.
Steps for Initial SWI Training:
Prepare – Review the SWI.
Present – Quick Card at the machine with experienced operator.
Tryout – Person runs the machine with supervision.
Follow up – Competency points are verified by supervisor and is signed by the trainee/trainer to complete the training.
Steps for Retraining:
Review SWI or Quick Card
Verify Competency Points
Complete Annual Training Requalification Form
Competency Points:
Pre-operational Checks ©
Servicing the Shearer (changing/setting bits) ©
Cutting Material ©
Buchanan Minerals, LLC is providing this safety guidance in order to specify the minimum safety standards, practices or policies that are expected to be observed by persons operating on Buchanan Minerals property. Additional or different safety standards, practices or policies may be applicable to your business or situation. You are solely responsible for establishing the safety standards, practices and policies that are applicable to your business and your situation and Buchanan Minerals, LLC assumes no responsibility or liability in that regard. Note: Only information that is maintained on the Buchanan Minerals web site is deemed controlled.

2. SAFE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
Longwall Shearer
SAFE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
KEY POINTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Pre-Op Checks:
Visually check shearer cable from headgate to shearer. Also check cable handler, panline, face conveyor, and roof and rib conditions.
Restraining clamp at shearer.
Maintain proper oil levels in the ranging arms and gear cases to ensure proper operation.
Test the water and fire sprays for minimum number of working sprays and minimum spray pressures.
Examine the face conveyor for loose, missing or damaged flights.
Check cable handler for breaks, missing pins or clips.
Maintain the equipment free from accumulations of combustible materials.(Coal, dust, grease and oil).
Examine the bits in the shearer drums and replace worn or missing bits as necessary.
Test emergency stops, panic bars and audible alarms for proper operation.
Check for methane at face.
Correct substandard conditions you are able to correct and report conditions observed to your supervisor. 
Maintain water and fire sprays to comply with the site specific ventilation control plan.
Clean your equipment as required.
Check for roof and rib conditions.
Must function properly prior to operation.
Make methane checks as required in the site specific ventilation plan.
If 1% or more of methane is present de-energize the shearer and notify your supervisor immediately.

3. SAFE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
Longwall Shearer
SAFE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
KEY POINTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Setting Bits in Shearer Drums:
Prior to entering into the panline to check or change bits the panline and shearer must be locked and tagged out.
A minimum of 2 shields must be pulled in the area where bits will be checked or changed prior to entering the panline.
Prior to entering the face examine roof and face for loose materials.
Verify through communication that the panline and shearer are locked and tagged out.
To provide protection from falls of loose roof/rib pull Shields in Work Areas, Have Shield Canopies And Flapper Shields Installed At The HG Area, Use Flappers, Rib Protections to provide additional roof support (if Applicable) when working on Face Side Of The Shear / Shear Drums. If needed, additional shields maybe positioned over each drum to provide a safe work area.
Maintain proper body positioning and hand placement to avoid potential pinch points.
Keep feet out from under drums at all times
Utilize proper tools for the job.
Remove replaced bits from the face area to proper disposal location.
Maintain 3 points of contact when entering or exiting the panline.
Utilize shield flappers when practicable.
Scale loose materials when necessary.

4. SAFE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
Longwall Shearer
SAFE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
KEY POINTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Tramming Shearer and Cutting Material:
Ensure that all personnel are in the clear prior to starting pump or drums.
Make an examination for methane prior to starting the shearer.
Make proper checks for methane at site specific ventilation plan required intervals.
Leading drum should cut top and trailing drum should cut bottom. Make sure cowls are turned in proper direction.
When cutting out at the headgate or tailgate areas make sure that all personnel and materials are in the clear.
When cutting out at the tail, make examination for methane at the beginning of the snake.
Utilize proper body positioning when tramming or cutting material. Do not stand adjacent to the shearer drums during cutting or while the shearer drums are rotating.
If 1% or more of methane is present de-energize the shearer and notify your supervisor immediately.
Be aware of shields that are low and pose a hazard.
Keep hand off of bretby chain while it is in motion. Keep hands off of bretby chain tray especially between shields.
Everyone needs to be positioned in a safe location when shearer cuts out at headgate to avoid being struck by coal, rock, debris, water mist, or bits being thrown from cutter drum of flights from cutter chain.
Make methane checks every 20 minutes while the shearer is operating. Check methane frequently wile cutting and tramming.
Maintain walkways free from obstructions and potential slipping or tripping hazards.
Sandstone Cutting:
Make a visual examination of bits and water sprays after each pass.
Replace bits as needed. Note: At no time will the shearer be used if more than four lugs are unusable or missing on any of its cutter drums.

5. SAFE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
Longwall Shearer
SAFE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
KEY POINTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Sandstone Cutting: Continued--
While cutting sandstone the shearer should not be operated at normal coal cutting speed; SLOW DOWN for better water and air dilution.
Do not cut coal and sandstone at the same time if at all possible.
A minimum of 3 fire extinguishers will be maintained on longwall face(s):
a. 1 outby tail motor
b. 1 at mid-face
c. 1 at the headgate
If possible, stay out of the sandstone. Either leave shields back or cut into the mine floor to make clearance for the shearer.
Cut coal first, and then back the shearer up and cut the sandstone.
If height conditions permit, cut and load coal from under sandstone roof; then back up and cut sandstone roof.