Harry's Hard Choices: Mine Refuge Chamber Training

This paper-and-pencil simulation is an interactive story that presents a scenario in which Harry Hamilton, a section foreman on a longwall setup section, must decide what to do when he learns there is a fire in his mine. As time goes on, Harry must face a series of choices about how best to increase his and his crew's chances for survival. The story is taken in part from real-life incidents. The completion of this exercise can help new miners, experienced miners, trainers, and others who must deal with issues of self-rescue and escape become more aware of. Materials included in the file download (a ZIP archive): 1) Instructor Copy - 1 copy needed for the trainer 2) Problem Booklet - 1 copy needed for each trainee or group of trainees.