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STOCKPILE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. Clean Coal. Stockpile & Reclaim. CSX Train. Loadout. Raw Coal Storage Capacity 80,000 Tons, 3 Stackers Full Length Reclaim Tunnel With 15 Variable Rate Feeders Vibrating Pile Dischargers. Raw Coal. Stockpile & Reclaim. Clean Coal Storage Capacity
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Clean Coal Stockpile & Reclaim CSX Train Loadout • Raw Coal Storage Capacity • 80,000 Tons, 3 Stackers • Full Length Reclaim Tunnel With 15 Variable Rate Feeders • Vibrating Pile Dischargers Raw Coal Stockpile & Reclaim • Clean Coal Storage Capacity • 100,000 Tons, 3 Stackers • Full Length Reclaim Tunnel (4000 TPH Capacity) • 17 Variable Rate Feeders • Vibrating Pile Dischargers Preparation Plant Overview Stockpile Maintenance Procedures • Annual Processing Capacity • 12 Million Raw Tons (2,000 Raw Tons / Hour) • 7.3 Million Clean
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles Stockpile Maintenance Procedures • 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 36-27-5.1 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
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles Stockpile Maintenance Procedures • 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)
Window Support Grating Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles Stockpile Maintenance Procedures • Equipment operated on stockpiles will be equipped with the following; • Enclosed cab with 40 psi tempered glass and window support system
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles Stockpile Maintenance Procedures • 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).
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles Stockpile Maintenance Procedures • Equipment operated on stockpiles will be equipped with the following additional non-regulatory safety features; • Operator activated fire suppression system. • Anti-glare paint treatment.
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles Stockpile Maintenance Procedures • 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 .
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles Stockpile Maintenance Procedures • 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.
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles Stockpile Maintenance Procedures • 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.
Safety Precautions on Coal Stockpiles Stockpile Maintenance Procedures • 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.