KENTUCKY SURFACE MINING CARD EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
⩥ There is no smoking withing how many feet of explosive magazines?
Answer: 50 ft
⩥ Combustible material must be removed for a distance of __ ft around
magazines, transformer stations, flammable liquid storage tanks, and
electric substations. Answer: 25 ft
⩥ Surface retraining is how many hours? Answer: 8 hrs.
⩥ Who is in charge of each surface mine? Answer: Mine foreman.
⩥ How often must a foreman visit each work place? Answer: Twice per
shift, pre-shift and on shift.
⩥ What areas must be properly illuminated after dark? Answer: Working
areas (areas of loading, stripping, and blasting)
⩥ What determines the height and width of benches? Answer: Job being
attempted and equipment required to do it.
, ⩥ When shall hazardous material be removed from walls in work areas?
Answer: Immediately.
⩥ When are workers required to examine their workplaces? Answer:
Beginning of shift.
⩥ What dangerous gas is produced by charging batteries? Answer:
Hydrogen.
⩥ Who is allowed to make electrical repairs? Answer: Certified
electrician.
⩥ How often are fire extinguishers to be inspected. Answer: Every 6
months.
⩥ How often must fire extinguishers be tested? Answer: Once a year.
⩥ What shall powered mobile equipment be equipped with? Answer:
Lights, brakes, and an audible horn.
⩥ Is riding in a dipper bucket allowed? Answer: No.
STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
⩥ There is no smoking withing how many feet of explosive magazines?
Answer: 50 ft
⩥ Combustible material must be removed for a distance of __ ft around
magazines, transformer stations, flammable liquid storage tanks, and
electric substations. Answer: 25 ft
⩥ Surface retraining is how many hours? Answer: 8 hrs.
⩥ Who is in charge of each surface mine? Answer: Mine foreman.
⩥ How often must a foreman visit each work place? Answer: Twice per
shift, pre-shift and on shift.
⩥ What areas must be properly illuminated after dark? Answer: Working
areas (areas of loading, stripping, and blasting)
⩥ What determines the height and width of benches? Answer: Job being
attempted and equipment required to do it.
, ⩥ When shall hazardous material be removed from walls in work areas?
Answer: Immediately.
⩥ When are workers required to examine their workplaces? Answer:
Beginning of shift.
⩥ What dangerous gas is produced by charging batteries? Answer:
Hydrogen.
⩥ Who is allowed to make electrical repairs? Answer: Certified
electrician.
⩥ How often are fire extinguishers to be inspected. Answer: Every 6
months.
⩥ How often must fire extinguishers be tested? Answer: Once a year.
⩥ What shall powered mobile equipment be equipped with? Answer:
Lights, brakes, and an audible horn.
⩥ Is riding in a dipper bucket allowed? Answer: No.
