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Sago Mine Compliance Overview

Sago Mine Compliance Overview. Public Hearing on the Sago Mine Disaster. U.S. Dept. of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration. SAGO MINE BACKGROUND. Began operation in September of 1999.

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Sago Mine Compliance Overview

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  1. Sago Mine Compliance Overview Public Hearing on the Sago Mine Disaster U.S. Dept. of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration

  2. SAGO MINEBACKGROUND • Began operation in September of 1999. • Mine changed ownership from BJM Coal Company to Anker West Virginia, and was acquired by ICG in 2005. • The mine was idled for extended periods between September of 2003 and December of 2004.

  3. SAGO MINE • District 3’s first meeting with ICG personnel was in May of 2005. The meeting was a discussion of ICG properties (including Sago) within District 3. • MSHA’s major concerns at that time were the accumulation of water and roof conditions.

  4. SAGO MINE 1 North Sealed Area 1st Left 2nd Left Mine Portal 2 North Mains Seals ICG May 2005

  5. Incidence Rates do not include contractor data. National Incidence Rates are calculated by mine type and classification.

  6. OTHER ACTIONS • 5 top level meetings with mine management • 18 supervisory visits to the Sago Mine from 4/24/05 to date of the explosion • Requested Technical Support assistance to reduce accidents and injuries • Requested EFS assistance for examination training

  7. IMPROVEMENTS • Better system to remove water • Screened roof of primary escapeway, track, and belt • Better rock dusting applications • Better mine examinations

  8. COOPERATION WITH STATE • Cooperation with the State of West Virginia • Good working relationship • Coordinated effort at the mine • Better coverage

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