Chinese Mining Delegation Visit
December 3, 2004
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Questions Posed
How does Pennsylvania achieve the regulatory goals with small mining operations?
How does Pennsylvania promote safety at small mining operations?
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Mission Statement
The Bureau of Deep Mine Safety's mission is to reduce the possibility of accidents in the underground mines and commercial operations and to
protect the property connected therewith, to provide for the health and safety of the miners and contribute to
the public safety in relation to deep mining activities.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Small Mine Regulations
All underground mines are regulated equally. The Bureau does not make a distinction between large and small mines.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Questions Posed
How does Pennsylvania achieve the regulatory goals with small mining operations?
How does Pennsylvania promote safety at small mining operations?
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Promotes Safety Through:
Bureau Web Page
Training Courses
Training Exercises
Mine Rescue Training
Engineering/Technical Reviews
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
History of Coal Mining in Pennsylvania
When and where?
Significant miner safety and health events
Historical statistics on mining accidents
Regulatory standards
Technology
Accident reduction through training
Inter-agency cooperation
Other mining organizations
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
In 1751, John Pattin made the first reference to Bituminous Coal found along Kiskiminetas River near Saltsburg, PA
When and Where?
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
History of Coal Mining in Pennsylvania
When and where?
Significant miner safety and health events
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
A Timeline of Mining HistoryFirst Reference to Bituminous
Coal found
1751
1761
First record of coal mining in Pennsylvania
First safety lamp invented
in Great Britain
1815
Pennsylvania Geologic
Survey formed
1836
First mechanical fan
1844
Pennsylvania “Bituminous Coal Mining Inspection
Force” created
1877
1880
Air-powered undercutting
machine invented
1887
Electric haulage motors
introduced
1890
UMWA formed
1902
First automated coal loading
machine
1903
Pennsylvania Dept. of Mines created
1907
Highest number of fatalities
1910
Bureau of Mines
1944
Robena Mine opens
1948
Joy Continuous Miner
1961
The ACT
1969
MESA (MSHA)
1970
DER created
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
History of Coal Mining in Pennsylvania
When and where?
Significant miner safety and health events
Historical statistics on mining accidents
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Coal Mining Fatalities
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Anthracite Coal Production
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000
Year
To
ns
(M
illi
on
s)
Total tons mined from 1870 through 2002: 5,266,390,787
Highest (1917): 100,445,299Lowest (2001): 3,016,595
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Anthracite Employment
0
25,000
50,000
75,000
100,000
125,000
150,000
175,000
200,000
1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000
Year
Nu
mb
er
of
Em
plo
ye
es Highest (1914): 180,899
Lowest (2002): 795
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Bituminous Underground Production
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
1877 1887 1897 1907 1917 1927 1937 1947 1957 1967 1977 1987 1997
Year
Tons
(Mill
ions
)
Highest (1918): 177,217,294
Total tons mined from 1870 through 2002: 11,091,527,403
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Bituminous Underground Employment
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
1877 1887 1897 1907 1917 1927 1937 1947 1957 1967 1977 1987 1997
Year
Num
ber
of E
mpl
oyee
s
Highest (1923): 200,538Lowest (2002): 6,995
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
History of Coal Mining in Pennsylvania
When and where?
Significant miner safety and health events
Historical statistics on mining accidents
Regulatory standards
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Regulatory Standards
Organization Chart
Mining Office Locations
Rules governing mining
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
M in ing a n dR e c la m a t ion
U n io nto w n
P o t tsv ille
D e e p M ineS a fe ty
C a m b r ia
W ilke s-B a r re
P o t tsv ille
G re e n sb u rg
A b an d o n e d M ineR e c la m a t ion
C a m b r ia
K n ox
M o sha n n on
C a lifo r n ia
D istric t M in ingO p e ra t io n s
O il a n d G asM a n a ge m e nt
M in e ra l R eso u r ce s M a n a g em e nt
D e pa r tm e n to f
E n vir o nm en tal P ro te ct ion
Organization Chart
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Rules Governing Mining
Environmental
Health and Safety
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Chapter 77Noncoal Mining
Chapter 86Surface & Underground
Coal Mining
Chapter 87Surface Mining
of Coal
Chapter 88Anthracite Coal
Chapter 89Underground Mining of
Coal and CoalPreparation
Chapter 90Coal Refuse
Disposal
Chapter 92Pollutant Discharge
Elim inationSystem
Chapter 93W ater Q uality
Standards
Chapter 102Erosion and
Sedim entControl
Chapter 105Dam Safety and
W aterw ayManagem ent
Chapter 121Air Resources
Chapter 123Air Resources
Chapter 127Air Resources
Chapter 129Air Resources
Chapter 209Safety in
Bitum inousStrip Mines
Chapter 210Blaster'sLicense
Chapter 211Storage, Handling
and Use ofExplosives
Chapter 271Municipal W aste
Chapter 287Residual W aste
Chapter 401Mine
SubsidenceFund
Environmental Regulations
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Health and Safety Laws
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Mine Safety and Health Adminstration
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Bituminous Coal Mining Laws of Pennsylvania
Anthracite Coal Mining Laws of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Bituminous Coal Mining Laws
Establishes the State’s responsibilities regarding worker safety Secretary Inspectors Inspection Reports Findings Discretionary Powers of the Inspector Reports of Operating Mines Mine Rescue Stations
Equipment Instructors Rescue Teams
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Bituminous Coal Mining Laws
Referred to as the ACT
Enacted in 1961Health & safety of persons employed in
underground minesProtection of propertyPrescribes penalties
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Anthracite Mining Laws
Referred to as the ACT
Enacted in 1954Sets health and safety standards
governing anthracite coal mining within the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Mine Safety & Health Administration
Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969
Written in response to the Farmington Mine Disaster
Written to provide for the protection of the health and safety of persons working in the coal mining industry of the United States
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
Renamed the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969
Merged with the Metal and Non-Metallic Mine Safety Act of 1966
Provides for the protection of the health and safety of persons working in the mining industry of the United States
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
History of Coal Mining in Pennsylvania
When and where?
Significant miner safety and health events
Historical statistics on mining accidents
Regulatory standards
Technology
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Technology
Ventilation
Gas Detection
Dust Suppression
Ground Control
Electrical Equipment
Diesel Equipment
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Then
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
And Now
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Anatomy of a Coal Mine
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
History of Coal Mining in Pennsylvania
When and where?
Significant miner safety and health events
Historical statistics on mining accidents
Regulatory standards
Technology
Accident reduction through training
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Accident Reduction Through Training
Miner Certification
Mine Officials Certification
Hazard Training
Annual Refresher
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
History of Coal Mining in Pennsylvania
When and where?
Significant miner safety and health events
Historical statistics on mining accidents
Regulatory standards
Technology
Accident reduction through training
Inter-agency cooperation
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Inter-Agency Cooperation
Accident Investigations
Health and Safety Training
Funding
Accident Statistics
Hazard Awareness
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
History of Coal Mining in Pennsylvania
When and where?
Significant miner safety and health events
Historical statistics on mining accidents
Regulatory standards
Technology
Accident reduction through training
Inter-agency cooperation
Other mining organizations
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Other Mining Organizations
Pennsylvania Coal Association
United Mine Workers of America
Office of Surface Mining
Pennsylvania Coal Mining Institute of America
Holmes Safety Association
NIOSH
USMRA
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Summary
All underground mines are regulated the same, regardless of size.
The elimination of accidents, injuries, and fatalities is a common goal shared by the various groups associated with mining. The collaborative effort from the State/Federal agencies, mining companies, mining organizations, mine labor, safety and health organizations, and academia has shown to be effective in promoting and achieving safer mines.
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