1. STOCKPILE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

2. Preparation Plant Overview
Stockpile Maintenance Procedures
Preparation Plant Overview
Clean Coal
Stockpile & Reclaim
Loadout
CSX Train
Clean Coal Storage Capacity
100,000 Tons, 3 Stackers
Full Length Reclaim Tunnel (4000 TPH Capacity)
17 Variable Rate Feeders
Vibrating Pile Dischargers
Annual Processing Capacity
12 Million Raw Tons (2,000 Raw Tons / Hour)
7.3 Million Clean
Stockpile & Reclaim
Raw Coal
Raw Coal Storage Capacity
80,000 Tons, 3 Stackers
Full Length Reclaim Tunnel With 15 Variable Rate Feeders
Vibrating Pile Dischargers

3. Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Stockpile Maintenance Procedures
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Due to the relatively small stockpiles, dozers are continuously required to store and reclaim both raw and clean coal.
Where people are required to operate equipment or travel on foot on a stockpile equipped with a reclaim belt and draw-off feeders, West Virginia Code requires an approved plan.
The Approved Plan Has Proven to be a Good Practice
The Plan Consists of Three Basic Elements
Equipment Requirements
Entrapment Rescue Procedures
General Rules and Safe Procedures Required for Working on Stockpiles

4. Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Stockpile Maintenance Procedures
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Equipment operated on stockpiles will be equipped with the following;
At least two separate means of two way communication (with independent power sources).
Company FM Radio
CB Radio
Hand Held Radio (Pictured Later)

5. Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Stockpile Maintenance Procedures
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Equipment operated on stockpiles will be equipped with the following;
Enclosed cab with 40 psi tempered glass and window support system
Window Support Grating

6. Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Stockpile Maintenance Procedures
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Equipment operated on stockpiles will be equipped with the following;
Remote control stop device capable of shutting off reclaim feeders and belt conveyors.
Body harness / safety belt.
Two self-contained self-rescuers
Emergency lighting (chemical light sticks).

7. Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Stockpile Maintenance Procedures
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Equipment operated on stockpiles will be equipped with the following additional non-regulatory safety features;
Operator activated fire suppression system.
Anti-glare paint treatment.

8. Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Stockpile Maintenance Procedures
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
In the event equipment becomes entrapped;
On-shift supervisor in charge will be notified immediately.
Emergency Notification Plan will be implemented.
Equipment on site will begin recovery / rescue procedure as needed .

9. Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Stockpile Maintenance Procedures
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
In the event equipment becomes entrapped;
Additional equipment will be brought on site as necessary.
Any additional equipment will be provided with two SCSR’s and two way communication.

10. Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Stockpile Maintenance Procedures
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Required rules and safe job procedures.
Before entering the stockpile area, the equipment operator will communicate with the plant operator to verify communication systems are working properly.
Equipment operator shall test the remote emergency stop system.
Examine SCSR’s.
Examine emergency lighting.
Close all cab doors securely.
Check position of feeders marked by suspended colored balls.
Plant operator will communicate with equipment operators before starting or stopping any feeders.

11. Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Stockpile Maintenance Procedures
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles
Required rules and safe job procedures.
Warning signs will be posted at all entrances to live stockpile areas.
No person shall travel on foot over feeders without a secured overhead life line and feeders locked and tagged out.
In the event of an emergency on any stockpile, all feeders shall be turned off by the plant operator until the entire situation has been accessed by the on-shift supervisor in charge.
If equipment communications or remote stop device fail, then the effected piece of equipment will be removed from stockpile operation until repaired .
When a cavity is suspected, the equipment operator will fill the cavity by side cutting along the bottom of the stockpile area until the cavity is filled.
Water sprayed from inside the reclaim tunnel up through a feeder may also be used to attempt to collapse the cavity until the cavity is filled.
A copy of the approved plan shall be posted at the mine and persons performing such work shall be properly instructed on the plan contents prior to any work being performed.