Duty 6: Arrive on Section


Learner will demonstrate how to conduct a safe and thorough arrive on section activities. Learner will also explain job duties, why they are conducted, any associated risk, and how to implement appropriate controls. A thorough arrival on section includes the following steps:

 Meet previous shift foreman at the power center and discuss the following

  • Location of equipment
    • Areas not roof bolted 30 CFR § 75.202
    • In which entry is the miner loading
    • Charge on scoop machines
  • Any difficulties encountered between the time that he called out until he arrived on the section
  • Supplies on hand, including
    • Bolts
    • Shuttlecar tires
    • Materials for ventilation control
    • Rock dust
    • Machine oil
  • Ensure dust parameter exam has been completed 30 CFR § 75.362(b)
    • If not done for you, it must be completed
    • Look at date board

 Monitor equipment operators pre-op examinations

  • Coordinate corrective actions to set standards for your section
  • Make safety contact
    • Keep your standards high

 Verify hot seating procedures (if applicable)

  • Stop and concentrate on sounds of the section
    • Stop, look and listen for normal production sounds
  • Look for normal equipment activity
  • Listen for
    • Miner cutting
    • Shuttle cars dumping
    • Roof bolter running
    • Scoop cleaning
  • Confirm equipment pre-ops are done
    • See pre-op procedures for each machine
    • Check with each equipment operator early in the shift. Ask how the machine is working

 Proceed to the section feeder

  • Check section tail piece for spillage 30 CFR § 75.400
    • Cause of excessive spillage should be investigated and repaired
  • Check section tail piece for guard and V-wipe 30 CFR § 75.1722
  • Check CO monitor and phone 30 CFR § 75.351
  • Check water on feeder
  • Check slack in conveyor chain
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