An equipment failure of a WV approved emergency shelter was investigated by the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training. The initial findings are being communicated to manufacturers and copied to the industry.
At this time no immediate danger is posed by the identified issue and no actions by operators is required. Operators should continue their routine examinations and report any unusual findings to the manufacturer and the Director.
WV approved emergency shelter manufacturers are to review this report, when received, and respond with an evaluation of attributed of their equipment that would prevent such an occurrence or an action plan for the examination and corrective actions to be taken to the Director by February 15.