1. Barricaded- a. Obstruct passage of persons, vehicles or flying materials b. Mandatory c. In the judgment of the inspector the operator has demonstrated extraordinary effort above and beyond that which would normally be expected to abate the situation d. None of the above
2. Defect- a. A rope or suitable for supporting one person to which a lanyard or safety belt is attached b. Recommended c. Any characteristic or condition which tends to weaken or reduce the strength of a tool object of structure of which it is a part d. None of the above
3. Safety Belt- a. A device usually worn around the waist which by reason of its attachment to a lanyard and lifeline for a structure will prevent a worker from falling b. A rope or suitable for supporting one person to which a lanyard or safety belt is attached c. A and B d. None of the above
4. Imminent Danger- a. An event at a mine which causes bodily injury to an individual which requires such individual to be admitted to a medical facility overnight for reasons other than strains, sprains, or observation as determined by a physician b. The existence of any condition or practice on a surface mine which could be expected to cause death or serious physical harm before such condition or practice be abated c. Which fits and has the qualities or qualifications to meet a given purpose, occasion, condition, function, or circumstance d. None of the above
5. What provisions of the mining laws of this state shall extend to all surface mining operations? a. All applicable provisions of the mining laws of this state intended to safeguard life and property b. The director of the West Virginia Office of Miners Health, Safety, and Training c. The West Virginia Office of Miners Health, Safety, and Training d. All of the above
6. Who has the responsibility for the enforcement of all laws and regulations relating to the safety of those employed in and around surface mines? a. The director of the West Virginia Office of Miners Health, Safety, and Training b. The West Virginia Office of Miners Health, Safety, and Training c. All of the above d. None of the above
7. What shall employees be required to wear in vehicles where there is danger of overturning vehicles and roll over protection is provided? a. Seat belts b. Lights c. Horn d. Steps
8. What is the minimum clearance from the high wall or other obstruction for equipment that revolves in a horizontal or a turn table? a. 8 feet b. 4 feet c. 6 feet d. 2 feet
9. Are semitrailers used fir highway or onsite transportation of explosives satisfactory for storing blasting agents? a. Yes b. No
10. How far must detonator storage magazines be separated from explosive storage magazines? a. 10 ft b. 30 ft c. 25 ft d. 15 ft
11. Smoking open flame or spark producing devices shall be prohibited within how many feet of a detonator or explosive magazine or facility? a. 50 ft b. 25 ft c. 10 ft d. 100 ft
12. Are explosives blasting caps or electric blasting caps permitted to be carried in pockets of clothing or left lying around unguarded? a. Yes b. No
13. What is the weight of lose coal? a. 80 pounds cubic foot b. 65 pounds cubic foot
14. What is 25 multiplied by 4? (25x4=?)

15. How much gasoline may be stored for a starting engine on diesel equipment? a. 1 gallon b. 5 gallon c. 3 gallon d. None of the above
16. Can surplus gasoline, oil, or other fuel be stored on a piece of mobile equipment? a. No b. Yes
17. There shall be no splices within how many feet of the electrode holder? a. 15 ft b. 20 ft c. 25 ft d. 10 ft
18. Shall there be a person qualified in the care and use of permissible flame safety lamp or other approved oxygen detecting measuring device in each auger crew? a. Yes b. No
19. Shall combustible materials, dinner pails, or other supplies be stored in auger holes? a. No b. Yes
20. How soon before the beginning of each shift shall the mine foreman /assistant mine forema examine the mine? a. Within 3 hours b. Within 30 minutes c. Within 5 hours d. None of the above
21. Does the mine foreman or assistant mine foreman have to examine the haulage roads in the pit area? a. No b. Yes
22. Who is permitted on the drill mast while the drill bit of the carriage is in motion? a. No persons b. All persons
23. Who is required to keep in the clear of horizontal auger and drill stems while in motion? a. No persons b. All persons
24. Who is permitted to step over a moving horizontal drill stem or auger? a. No persons b. All persons
25. What is the minimum height that a high voltage power line can be installed above ground, walkways, or working areas? a. 15 feet b. 25 ft c. 10 ft d. 150 ft
26. How often must all electrical equipment be tested? a. Daily b. Weekly c. Monthly
27. How high must the fence be when used to enclose surface transformers? a. 5 ft b. 6 ft c. 10 ft d. 15 ft
28. May vehicles containing explosives be taken to a repair garage or shop? a. No b. Yes
29. What is the maximum percentage of methane allowed to exist when welding, cutting, heating or brazing, or soldering? a. 0% b. 2% c. 1% d. 5%
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a. Shall b. Should c. Suitable d. Surface Mine e. Inspector f. Operator g. Assistant Mine Foreman h. Certified Person i. Mine Foreman j. Miner k. Representative of Miners l. Abandoned Underground Mine Working m. Active Underground Mine Working n. Working Place o. Blasting Agent p. Cast Primer/Booster q. Detonator r. Detonating Cord s. Explosives t. Electric Blasting Cord u. Electric Blasting Cap v. Nonelectric Blasting Caps w. Nonelectric Delay Blasting Caps x. Primer y. High Voltage Power Line z. High Voltage {. Lightening arrestor |. Low voltage }. Medium Voltage ~. Agent

1. Voltages from 661-1,000 _____ 2. A cartridge or container of explosives into which a detonator or detonating cord is inserted pr attached and whose purpose is to initiate the main explosive charge _____ 3. Surface mine inspector employed by the office of Miners’ Health Safety and Training _____ 4. Mandatory _______ 5. Which fits and has the qualities or qualifications to meet a given purpose, occasion, condition, function, or circumstance ______ 6. Any individual working on or around a surface mine who is employed by the operator _______ 7. All areas in or about a surface mine where persons are working ______ 8. Blasting caps, electrical blasting caps, and nonelectric delay blasting caps _______ 9. Up to and including 660 volts _____ 10. Any or all the following but is not limited to water gel slurries, dynamites, permissibles, pellet powders, blasting caps, electric blasting caps, non electric delay blasting caps, cast primers and boosters, detonating cord and detonating cord delay connections ______ 11. Any uninsulated suspended power conductor carrying high voltage _______ 12. Voltages of more than 1,000 volts ______ 13. A protective device for limiting surge voltage on equipment by discharging or by passing surge current it prevents continued flow or follow current to ground and is capable of repeating these functions as specified ______ 14. Any person charged with the responsibility for the operations of all or a part of a surface mine or the supervision of miners on a surface mine ______ 15. All areas surface mined or being surface mined as well as adjacent areas as ancillary to the operators together with the preparation and processing plants, storage areas, and haulage ways, roads, shops, and trails which are covered by the provisions of Chapter 20, Article 6 of the code and coal prospecting subject to Chapter 20 , Article 6, Section 6, of the Code _______ 16. A person or organization designated by a group of miners to act as their representative before the Office of Miners Health Safety and Training ____ 17. Any material consisting of a mixture of a fuel and oxidizer ______ 18. Recommended _______ 19. All places in a mine that are ventilated and regularly inspected ______ 20. A case or pressed block or solid high explosives which is normally used to detonate insensitive or non-cap sensitive explosives _______ 21. A flexible cord containing a center core of high explosives to detonate other explosives with which it comes on contact ______ 22. Excavation, either caved or sealed that is deserted and in which further mining is not intended or open workings which are ventilated and not regularly inspected _______ 23. Instantaneous electric blasting caps and all types of delay electric blasting caps ______ 24. Certified person whom the operator or superintendent shall place in charge of the workings of the surface mine and of the persons employed thereon _____ 25. A blasting cap with an integral delay element in conjunction with and capable of being detonated by a detonation impulse or signal from a miniaturized detonating cord ______ 26. Used to designate the kind of person whose performance of a duty in connection with the operation of a mine shall be assigned shall mean a person who is qualified under the provisions if the law to perform such duty ________ 27. The certified person designated to assist the mine foreman in the supervision of a portion or the whole of a mine or of the persons employed therein _____ 28. Any firm corporation, partnership, or individual operating any surface coal mine or part thereof, or engaged in the construction of any facility associated with a coal mine, and shall include any independent contractor at a coal mine _______

29. What size first aid kit is required on all man trips? a. 10 unit b. 5 unit c. 15 unit d. None of the Above 30. How far above dump truck beds in the raised position must power lines be installed? a. 10 ft b. 15 ft c. 25 ft d. 12 ft 31. What size lettering shall be used on posted signs? a. 5 inches b. 10 inches c. 3 inches d. 2 1/2 inches 32. Is it permitted to back drills over loaded holes? a. No b. Yes 33. Is it permitted to drive vehicles or drag boxes over firing lines, detonator wires, explosives, blasting agents, or detonators? a. Yes b. No 34. What is 100 divided by 4? (100/4=?)

35. What shall be worn by employees when handling material may which injure hands? a. Safety Belts b. Life Jackets or flotation belts c. Protective Gloves d. Safety Nets 36. Workers shall wear what protective equipment where there is danger from falling into water? a. Safety Belts b. Life Jackets or flotation belts c. Protective Gloves d. Safety Nets 37. All fire extinguishers kept on mobile equipment shall contain what nominal weight? a. 10 pounds b. 5 pounds c. 3 pounds d. None of the above 38. How often shall extinguishers be examined? a. Daily b. Monthly c. Every 6 months d. Weekly 39. Who is required to inspect the highwall face before any augering operation is performed? a. Auger Operator b. Foreman c. A qualified person d. Both A and B 40. How long shall all records of daily and weekly reports as required by West Virginia Mine Law be kept? a. 6 months b. 1 year c. 5 years d. Never disregarded 41. The coal operator must file a plan with the Office of Miners’ Health Safety and Training and the well operator before mining within how many feet of any well? a. 200 ft. b. 500 ft c. 300 ft d. None of the Above 42. Can an operator make additional rules and regulations that employees must follow a. Yes b. No 43. Smoking or open flames is prohibited within how many feet of liquefied and non liquefied gas storage areas? a. 50 ft b. 75 ft c. 150 ft d. None of the Above 44. How close to an active underground mine may a surface mine operate without obtaining a special permit? a. 200 ft. b. 500 ft c. 300 ft d. None of the Above 45. How many trucks are allowed in the auger pit? a. 1 b. 2 c. 0 d. 3 46.