KENTUCKY SURFACE MINING CARD EXAM
REVIEW 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
⩥ When does the miner himself, checkout his work area? Answer: At the
beginning of his shift and frequently.
⩥ How many inches of toe clearance is required on fixed ladders?
Answer: 3 inches
⩥ How many hours of classroom time is required to become a surface
miner? Answer: 24 hours
⩥ How many hours of Re-Training is required per year for Surface
Miners? Answer: 8 Hours
⩥ How long must a permitted miner work to be certified? Answer: 45
Days
⩥ How long does a permitted miner have to get his 45 days in? Answer:
3 years (36 months)
,⩥ What is a mine foreman? Answer: A person who the licensee or
superintendent or operator places in charge at the mines
⩥ Define Licensee Answer: Owner or operator who gets license from
department to operate a coal mine
⩥ Who is the commissioner? Answer: Head of Division of Mine Safety
⩥ What is the primary responsibility of a mine safety analyst? Answer:
To prevent accidents and fatalities?
⩥ All storage areas must be kept clean within how many feet around
them? Answer: 25 feet
⩥ Define DMS Answer: Division of Mine Safety
⩥ What does the DMS do? Answer: Administer all laws & and see that
operators and miners stay in compliance
⩥ How many inspections are required at a mine annually? Answer: 2
inspections
⩥ Mine Foreman and Mine Inspector must have how many years of
experience? Answer: 5 years
, ⩥ Can a person be appointed to office of Mine Inspector or Instructor
without a Foreman card? Answer: No
⩥ The highest priority of the commonwealth must be the health and
safety of the coal industries most valuable resource. Which is who?
Answer: You, the miner.
⩥ Does the Mine Safety Analyst, have the same authority as an
Inspector? Answer: Yes
⩥ What are the requirements to perform electrical work? Answer: A
person that is qualified and Certified, with 1 year of experience, and pass
the exam.
⩥ Is a company allowed to take disciplinary action against a miner for
invoking his safety rights? Answer: No
⩥ What is the penalty for violating the law? Answer: 1st time-Probation
⩥ Who is MSHA Answer: Mine Safety & Health Administration
⩥ Trainee miners shall work within sight and sound of a certified
person? Answer: Yes
REVIEW 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
⩥ When does the miner himself, checkout his work area? Answer: At the
beginning of his shift and frequently.
⩥ How many inches of toe clearance is required on fixed ladders?
Answer: 3 inches
⩥ How many hours of classroom time is required to become a surface
miner? Answer: 24 hours
⩥ How many hours of Re-Training is required per year for Surface
Miners? Answer: 8 Hours
⩥ How long must a permitted miner work to be certified? Answer: 45
Days
⩥ How long does a permitted miner have to get his 45 days in? Answer:
3 years (36 months)
,⩥ What is a mine foreman? Answer: A person who the licensee or
superintendent or operator places in charge at the mines
⩥ Define Licensee Answer: Owner or operator who gets license from
department to operate a coal mine
⩥ Who is the commissioner? Answer: Head of Division of Mine Safety
⩥ What is the primary responsibility of a mine safety analyst? Answer:
To prevent accidents and fatalities?
⩥ All storage areas must be kept clean within how many feet around
them? Answer: 25 feet
⩥ Define DMS Answer: Division of Mine Safety
⩥ What does the DMS do? Answer: Administer all laws & and see that
operators and miners stay in compliance
⩥ How many inspections are required at a mine annually? Answer: 2
inspections
⩥ Mine Foreman and Mine Inspector must have how many years of
experience? Answer: 5 years
, ⩥ Can a person be appointed to office of Mine Inspector or Instructor
without a Foreman card? Answer: No
⩥ The highest priority of the commonwealth must be the health and
safety of the coal industries most valuable resource. Which is who?
Answer: You, the miner.
⩥ Does the Mine Safety Analyst, have the same authority as an
Inspector? Answer: Yes
⩥ What are the requirements to perform electrical work? Answer: A
person that is qualified and Certified, with 1 year of experience, and pass
the exam.
⩥ Is a company allowed to take disciplinary action against a miner for
invoking his safety rights? Answer: No
⩥ What is the penalty for violating the law? Answer: 1st time-Probation
⩥ Who is MSHA Answer: Mine Safety & Health Administration
⩥ Trainee miners shall work within sight and sound of a certified
person? Answer: Yes
