West Virginia Mine Foreman Reciprocity Study Guide
Surface Foreman (41-50)
In order to get 100%, you must answer all of the following correctly.
41. What happens if a prospective miner does not pass the apprentice miner's examination upon taking it a second time within the pre-established time frame?
He keeps on taking the test until he passes it
He must wait one year before retaking the test
He must repeat the 40 hour training program
He must wait two years before retaking the test
42. When must the firing of holes be conducted?
During day light hours
During night time hours
Before dawn
After dusk
43. What qualifications are required of a person to obtain the surface coal mine truck driver certification?
A valid driver's license and first-aid card
Completion of the required 8 hour training course
A score of at least 80 percent on the required examination
All of the above
44. What experience gained under a surface coal truck driver certification is applicable toward obtaining an experienced miner certification?
1 month
6 months
None
3 months
45. How much continuous clearance from the farthest projection of moving railroad equipment shall be provided on at least one side of the tracks?
A minimum of 30 inches
4 feet
5 feet
6 feet
46. Where must the employer designate at least one (1) certified surface construction supervisor for each surface construction project at each specific mine?
There is no such requirement
Where the employer employs ten (10) or more employees
When deemed necessary
When required by the bureau of commerce
47. When must any tire with a defect which could be a hazard to the safe operation of a vehicle or to other persons be replaced?
At the end of the shift
Immediately
When it blows out
During the next regularly scheduled idle shift
48. For what length of time must the written preshift reports remain with each unit of equipment operated by independent contractors in the removal of coal and overburden?
1 day
1 week
30 days
9 months
49. How shall all doors on mobile equipment be maintained?
Opened
Closed
Cracked
In good operating condition
50. How many trucks are allowed in the auger pit at one time?
10
2
8
As many as desired
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Test No. 1 (1-10)
Test No. 2 (11-20)
Test No. 3 (21-30)
Test No. 4 (31-40)
Test No. 5 (41-50)
Test No. 6 (51-60)
Test No. 7 (61-70)
Test No. 8 (71-80)
Test No. 9 (81-90)
Test No. 10 (91-100)
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