West Virginia Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training

Mine Inspector Examination Applications

 Date this page was last updated:  05/06/2010

Watch this space for notification of the schedule for acceptance of inspector applications.  NOTE:  There are no scheduled examinations at this time.

Note: forms may be revised prior to the next scheduled examination and you may be required to re-submit your application on new forms.

Prior to any examination notarized applications, and required work history must be completed and returned to the Charleston MHS&T office  for review by the Mine Inspector's Examining Board.  Once the Board review the applications for eligibility, you will be notified of the exam date, time and location.

RECOMMENDED STUDY GUIDES

Recommended Study Guides for the Coal Mine Electrical Inspector examination:
Electricians Study Guide
West Virginia Mine Safety Law Book (Laws & Regulations)

Recommended Study Guides for the Surface Inspector examination:
Surface Mine Foreman Study Guide
West Virginia Mine Safety Law Book (Laws & Regulations)

Recommended Study Guides for the Safety Instructor examination:
Underground Mine Foreman Study Guide
West Virginia Mine Safety Law Book (Laws & Regulations)
Certification Policy Manual

Recommended Study Guides for the Underground examination:
Underground Mine Foreman Study Guide
West Virginia Mine Safety Law Book (Laws & Regulations)

Ordering information is provided below.

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Please return completed applications to:

WV Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training
1615 Washington Street, East
Charleston, WV  25311-2126
 ATTN:  Inspectors Exam  

Several study guides, and the West Virginia Mining Law Book are available for purchase for a fee, and can be requested at the address listed above, ATTN:  Publications.  

Or you can order these publications on line. Our agency now accepts publication orders and payments (visa and master card only) on line!  If you wish to place an on line order for any of our publications, do so through our publication order site.

Publication charges are based on the item ordered, plus a $2.00 postage  and handling fee per volume. See the list below for a listing of available materials.  For prompt shipment, please enclose a cashiers check or money order with your request. Please state clearly which publications you wish to order.

For additional information and specific qualifications for each examination,  please contact our Charleston office at (304) 558-1425 (304)-957-2316or send email to MHS&T @ wvmhs&t exam info.

Note: The information obtained from these documents is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is not a substitute for current mining laws or regulations.  The state is not liable for any damages resulting from any information that unintentionally may be inaccurate or untimely.

The State of West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer.

Underground Inspector Application

Surface Inspector Application

Electrical Inspector Application

Safety Instructor Application

Job Descriptions

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