Continuous Mining Machine Operators

01

Hang ventilation tubing and ventilation curtains to ensure that the mining face area is kept properly ventilated.

02

Conduct methane gas checks to ensure breathing quality of air.

03

Check the stability of roof and rib support systems before mining face areas.

04

Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.

05

Drive machines into position at working faces.

06

Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.

07

Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.

08

Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.

09

Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.

10

Install casings to prevent cave-ins.