FREE MSHA Mine Rescue Questions and Answers

Question 1

If the problem statement states mine has three headings and the team enters from the side, how do you explore? The team map also shows headings.

Accepted Answer

Explore each heading sequentially starting from the leftmost heading and moving to the right.

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Explore each heading randomly without any specific order.

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Explore only the central heading and disregard the others.

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Explore the closest heading first and then move to the next closest.

Question 2

By law, a team is only required to have 6 team members. Can a team with only 6 team members compete at the National Contest?

Accepted Answer

No, they must have at least 7 team members to compete.

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Yes, as long as they meet the legal requirement of 6 team members.

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Yes, they can compete with a waiver from MSHA.

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No, they must have at least 8 team members to compete.

Question 3

A team is advancing in an entry and is stopped by an unsafe roof. There is a gas placard 10 feet out by the unsafe roof. The other entries are blocked, but the team has timbers. If the team timbers through the unsafe roof, does the gas extend through the unsafe roof?

Accepted Answer

No, the gas does not extend through the unsafe roof if there was no placard indicating its presence.

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Yes, the gas extends through the unsafe roof regardless of the presence of a placard.

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Yes, the gas extends through the unsafe roof if there are other entries blocked.

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No, the gas does not extend through the unsafe roof if the team has timbers to secure it.

Question 4

Can smoke return in the mine after ventilation is changed? How would that be indicated to the team?

Accepted Answer

Yes, smoke can return if ventilation changes are not properly managed, as indicated by increased smoke levels in the mine.

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No, smoke cannot return once ventilation changes are implemented.

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Yes, smoke can return, but it would be indicated by audible alarms in the mine.

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No, smoke cannot return as long as ventilation changes are made according to the mine's ventilation plan.

Question 5

Can you hold a curtain up to a rib corner that has an unsafe roof running across the imaginary rib line?

Accepted Answer

No, unless the unsafe roof has been properly supported, then holding a curtain is permissible.

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Yes, as long as the curtain is securely fastened to the rib.

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No, holding a curtain up to an unsafe roof is not allowed under any circumstances.

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Yes, but only if the unsafe roof is actively being monitored by the team.

Question 6

If timbers are previously set through an area of unsafe roof, does the team have to set its own timbers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, teams must always set their own timbers for safety reasons.

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No, as long as the previously set timbers are still in place and secure.

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No, as long as the mine operator confirms the stability of the previously set timbers.

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Yes, unless authorized by the mine operator to use the existing timbers.

Question 7

If there is an irrespirable atmosphere in an intersection and a barricade 7 feet into the entry ahead, can the team just airlock and go in, or does the team have to clear the intersection first?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the barricade is secure and there is no irrespirable atmosphere immediately outby it.

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No, the team must always clear the intersection before proceeding.

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No, the team must wait for ventilation to clear the intersection before proceeding.

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Yes, if the team feels confident in the barricade's stability, they can airlock and proceed.

Question 8

Do patients’ arms have to be strapped down?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not necessary to strap down patients' arms as it may impede their ability to remove their mask or CareVent in an emergency.

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Yes, patients' arms must always be strapped down to prevent movement during transport.

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It depends on the severity of the patient's condition and the recommendation of the medical team.

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No, as long as the patient is conscious and cooperative, their arms do not need to be strapped down.

Question 9

Should the symbol for FPA be placed on the map in the direction of travel?

Accepted Answer

No, the orientation of the symbol does not matter as long as it is in the correct location.

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Yes, the symbol for FPA should always be placed in the direction of travel for clarity.

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Only if time permits; otherwise, it is not necessary to orient the symbol.

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No, the symbol should be placed randomly on the map without regard to direction.

Question 10

On the fire as a quitter scenario, if a team puts the fire out prior to retreating, will the team be discounted for that?

Accepted Answer

No, the team will not be discounted as long as they perform all required functions before retreating.

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Yes, the team will be discounted for putting out the fire before retreating out.

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It depends on the severity of the fire and the judgment of the team captain.

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No, the team should prioritize extinguishing the fire before retreating out to ensure safety.