MSHA 

Quarterly 

Stakeholder 

Meeting

United States Department of Labor

Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Agenda

I. Welcoming Remarks

• Assistant Secretary Christopher Williamson

II. Stakeholder Presentations

• Chris Atkins | Matrix Design Group

• Wayne Persinger | Alpha Natural Resources

III. Written Safety Program on Surface Mobile Equipment

• Patricia W. Silvey | Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations

o Office of the Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health 

• Brian Goepfert | Administrator 

• Timothy Watkins | Deputy Administrator

o Mine Safety and Health Enforcement 

IV. Launch

• Will Drexler | MSHA’s Health Locator Tool

V. General Q&A

Mine Safety and Health Administration

United States Department of Labor
Welcoming 

Remarks

Assistant Secretary 

Christopher Williamson

Mine Safety and Health Administration

United States Department of Labor
Stakeholder 

Presentation

Chris Atkins | Mining Sales Manager

Matrix Design Group, LLC

Mine Safety and Health Administration

United States Department of Labor
Chris Adkins| Mining Sales Manager

Ph: 304.546.5946

Chris.Adkins@matrixteam.com| MatrixTeam.com

Safety Technology for Surface 

Mobile Equipment

About Matrix Design Group

For more than 15 years, Matrix has proven to be a leader in collision avoidance and 

proximity detection system technology. From underground mines to surface operations, 

Matrix has built a foundation of knowledge in the harshest of conditions and its product 

lines are now across all industries. 

• Headquartered in Newburgh, Indiana

• Matrix is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliance Resource Partners

• Matrix Quality Management System (QMS) is ISO 9001:2015 certified by Intertek

The Matrix Mission

Matrix develops, supplies, and supports technology 

that enhances productivity and improves safety in 

industrial, energy, commercial, and mining 

environments.

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OmniPro’s Vizion AI camera is 

compact and highly durable for 

harsh, high-vibration 

environments. Each camera 

can monitor up to five fully 

customized zones.

The EYES

OmniPro Vision AI

OmniPro’s Hub is a centralized 

networking device that serves as 

a point of connectivity for 

multiple devices. Each OmniPro

System can operate up to four 

cameras.

The POWER

OmniPro Hub

OmniPro’s InFocus cloud-based 

software is an application that 

provides 24/7 access to software 

tools and a dashboard with realtime metrics and analytics.

The BRAIN

OmniPro InFocus

OmniPro delivers 

analytics to InFocus.

Vizion A.I. cameras 

report real time data 

back to OmniPro.

OmniPro provides 

power and direction to 

Vizion A.I. cameras.

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Visual Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Collision Avoidance System

Accurate, high-speed detection of people and equipment

• NO TAGS REQUIRED

• Stand Alone System for small or large installations

• Optimized for alerting accuracy – item to alert on

• Custom zone set-ups to match the facility need

Rugged and water/weather resistant

• IP67 Rated

Cloud Connectivity

• Wi-Fi, Cellular LTE, Bluetooth and GPS provides data access and data intelligence* reports

*Requires subscription

Zone Areas

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Accurate, high-speed detection of people and equipment

• High speed inbound image processing rate

• Optimized for alerting accuracy

• 30 Frames per second adjustable for facility needs

Innovative, compact cameras and processing hub with powerful new features:

• Each camera can generate up to five fully customizable alert zones that can apply to different 

objects and perform different actions

• Alerts on pedestrians, vehicles, signage and more

• Cloud Connectivity (Wi-Fi, Cellular LTE, Bluetooth and GPS) provides data access and decision 

intelligence reports

The EYES – OmniPro® Vision AI

Fast identification rate and computing system

When a one-second error can mean the difference between a near miss and a lost-time injury,

you need the most advanced, accurate collision avoidance system working for your safety team.

Gorilla® Glass 

Lens Cover

Adjusts if the vehicle is in low-light 

conditions and when it transitions from 

light to darkness

Sensor reports if a camera 

is blocked or obstructed

Rugged and 

water/weather resistant

New

Compact

Design

L = 1.86”

W = 2.75”

H = 5.00”

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The Power – OmniPro® Hub

OmniPro Centralized Networking Device

• Designed to minimize false positives and nuisance alerts

• Identifies pedestrians in any posture, including standing, crouching, kneeling, partial 

view, as well as people wearing PPE

• Can operate up to four cameras

• Visual and audible alerts

• Multiple I/O connections – five digital inputs and five relay outputs

• Wide operating Voltage of 9-48 VDC

• Camera's auto-switch to monitor with reported hazards

• Easily integrates with most OEMs

Standard system can operate 

up to four cameras with an 

expansion port for additional 

cameras

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The Brain – OmniPro InFocus

OmniPro® Cloud Analytics

• Records and stores zone breach incidents with photo and time-stamps

• Pre-event and post-event image capture capabilities – configurable up to five seconds 

before and five seconds after an event

• Analytics suite, featuring images, events and fleet management

• Provides real-time, full-data capture with analysis; average daily breaches per machine; 

trending breaches over time; event graphics

• Users can access data on-site or remotely 24/7/365 

• Cloud system with premier decision intelligence* can report:

• Near misses

• Patterns, such as zone breach increases first thing in the morning and at lunchtime

• Most dangerous times, locations

• Safest – and least safe - drivers

A web-based application that 

provides 24/7 access to 

software tools and a dashboard 

with real-time metrics and 

analytics

*Requires subscription

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OmniPro® - System Options

Machine Integration

• Slows machine (Yellow Zone Alert) 

or deactivates accelerator pedal 

(Red Zone Alert)

• Can create speed zones throughout a 

facility, including busy intersections, 

doorways and areas with high 

likelihood of incidents

In-Cab Monitor

• Can support up-to-four camera feeds 

simultaneously

• Video feed automatically switches to 

whichever device has a zone breach

• Back-up camera support

Pedestrian Alert Lighting System

• Highly visible light bar alerts 

pedestrians and other vehicles to 

alert (Red) and warning zone 

(Yellow) breaches. Sound 104db

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MATRIX 

Audible / Visible Indicator Alarm

OmniPro® - System Layout

System Wiring Harness

REQUIRED OPTIONAL

OmniPro Vizion AI Camera

Network Device

M12 to M12 Cable, 5m

GPS + Cellular Antenna

Wi-Fi Antenna

OmniPro Display

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Example of Employee in Work Cell during Load Exchange

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Example of Cross Traffic when Backing Up

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OmniPro® - Applications

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Safety Technology for Surface 

Mobile Equipment

Chris Adkins| Mining Sales Manager

Ph: 304.546.5946

Chris.Adkins@matrixteam.com| MatrixTeam.com

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Stakeholder 

Presentation

Wayne Persinger

Alpha Metallurgical Resources

Mine Safety and Health Administration

United States Department of Labor
Workman Creek Surface Mine 

Wabtec Collision Awareness 

System (CAS)

MSHA Stakeholder Meeting

Arlington, Va

March 11, 2024
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Workman Creek Complex – Mine Facts

Start-Up 2017

Total Employees 315

Annual Production 2.0M Tons

Production Spreads 9

Primary Production Equipment PC3000 (2), PC2000, EX1900, 993K (3), D11 (8)

Highwall Mining Systems 2 (Superior)

Total Equipment Assets +260
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Workman Creek Surface Mine

Collision Awareness System (CAS)

Project Team: 

Marty Price, Anthony Elswick, William Richardson, Andy Asbury, Michael Green, Wayne Persinger, 

Jeremy Crist, Jimmy Wood

• 2 – CAT 777F Haul Trucks

• 1 – CAT 992G Loader

• 2 – Light Duty Foreman Trucks

Field Evaluation of 3 different collision awareness systems taking ~1 year, starting Q3 2021 

to final decision to purchase 

Decision to Purchase October/ November 2022

Selected Wabtec due to:

• Self-Testing Capability

• Battery Back-up Feature

• Updated User-Friendly Operator Displays

• Reporting Capabilities

• Overall Accuracy vs. Competitors

Installation Start – Q4 2023, Expected Completion Q2 2024

• 260 surface mine assets
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Wabtec Collision Awareness System (CAS)

Account representative now being established in the U.S. (Atlanta, GA)
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Wabtec Collision Awareness System (CAS)

ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES 

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w-y: lo assist in mitigating significant 

vehicle interaction risk Ii ke th is incident 

Consequence· The result of where the 

Haul ruck 101perator c-an't see the remote 

objects due to blind srpots 
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Wabtec Collision Awareness System (CAS)

The Wabtec Digital Mine Solution 

How: Hau Truck fitted with a PDS with graphics display, cameras, GPS/ 

RIF/LFM proximity ,detection for 360 degree situationa.l awareness. Other 

vehides/assets/people also fitted with PDS for 2-way proximity detection. 

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4 cameras provide 360 degree

vision around haul truck 

Operator Display 

LFM 

Shows location, distance, speed, for Pe~sonnel 

heading & ID of all emote objects. detection 

Audible/vo·ce & visual alerts generated 

for high-risk interactions. 

GPS & V2,V Radio

Provides high speed, long range 

predictive proximity alerts with 

ultiple, dynamic zones 

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RF Pro,xi'mity 

Detection 

4 RF units provides 360 degree 

automatic object detection 

around haul tuck w/ alarming &

multiple zones 

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Outcomes 

Managing VI risk Cost Avoidance 

Increased Safety Supports add on capabilitie5 

(integrated safety+ productivity) 

ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES 
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Wabtec Collision Awareness System (CAS)

GPS tracking Back-to-base repo.rting Ve ic 'e isp ay unit 

Provides real-time predictive Provides interaction reports, journey Touch screen Ml with graphics 

proximity alerts and vehicle tracking replay, hot-spotting geofenc-ed display of remote objects sho. ·11g 

via web based reporting. GPS exc usion zones/alarm events, safety ID range, speed and headi11g with 

a gmented with TOF F far high adherence reports and system health configurable audible and visual 

integrity tracking. ma nitortng. alarms. 

Protect perso nel 360r° protection Visllal aid 

Personal Tags/Protectio11 Units a ert Strategically placed proximity Rob st wide-view cameras elim"nate 

workers in close prox'mity to heavy units afford operators u paral eled bind spots with auto switch"ng on 

llilOb ·1e equipment subs antia ly situatia al awareness- contributing d"rection o· travel and to zones of 

reducing the risk of personal i11jury. to im roved safety levels on-site. object detection, 

High ry accurate proximity detection Safety adherence t:ech111ology Data connectivity The proximity detection system Monitor and correct 1.msaie operator Real ·me data connectivity allows for provides unparalleled accuracy for 

practices to improve your m'ne site's personnel track'ng and messaging, 'mproved protection and two-way saiety culture and comp iance_ and asset tracking. alarming between vehicles, personnel 

and infrastructure. 

ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES 
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The Wabtec Difference 

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• Location • Heading Dash boarding Capabilities 

• Positive Vehicle ID • Interaction Fully configurable 

• Distance Alerts • Compliance, & Health Monitoring 

• Speed • Self-Test • Ac Jiv,e, Auto AJlerting 

• Vehicle interaction reports Driver Confidence • Journey Replay 

• Visual display reduaes driver nuisance Hot Spot Maps 

• Dniving decisions can be made to • Geo-fencing ,capabilities ,avoid high risk vehicle int,eractions • 3rd Party Reporting 

• Increased productivity due to higher 

drive coirnfid en ae 

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Min ing1 Specific ApplicaUons 

• 14+ Years ,customization Io suit mining 

• >370+ Million Hours of CAS operations 

• lOK+ instaUs, 40 Mines 

• Proven algorithms to reduce unnecessary alarms ,.lERr 

• Dniv,er confidence when alarming 

• Escallating Smart Proximity alerts (L7,L8) & achine interventions (L9) uay 11111 'lil...,1,1" alarm l111jic & 2....,. based cuu a!Jj ect type, dis'tan;cc:. 

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Wabtec Collision Awareness System (CAS)

Collision Awar,enes:s Systems Differentiated Features: 

Situational Awareness 

• Radar style graphic view of surrounding vehicles/ objects 

showing ID, speed, distance, heading and vehicle / object type 

• Intell igent log,ic with proximity detection beams reduces nuisance 

alarms. 

• Audiio, visual and voice alarms allow the operator to comprehend 

t he source of alarms and critica lity. 

• Ability to advise operator about speed limits, stop signs and 

special geofence areas. 

Geo-Fence 

Capabilities 

Easily defined and 

configured rules or 

actions based on 

geofence 

• Speed limit area 

• Approaching public road or stop sign 

• Trigger boom gate 

• Keep out area / no-go zone 
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Wabtec Collision Awareness System (CAS)

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K,ey Features: 

• Web based repor1ing systeIm using Miicrosoft SQl server 

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• Generate & view interactio111 reports overllaid on mine site aeria II 

photograph 

• Create allerts & geofences (for no-go/ exclusiion zones) 

• Trendi111g1 analysis - used to, a111a llyse operator behaviour 

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Written Safety Program on 

Surface Mobile Equipment

Mine Safety and Health Administration

United States Department of Labor

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health 

Patricia W. Silvey

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations 

Mine Safety and Health Enforcement 

Brian Goepfert, Administrator

Timothy Watkins, Deputy Administrator
Surface Mobile Equipment 

Safety Program

Mine Safety and Health Administration
Safety Program for Surface Mobile 

Equipment - Standard

Compliance Dates

• The final rule became effective on January 19, 2024.

• MSHA will enforce the standard on July 17, 2024.

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United States Department of Labor
Safety Program for Surface Mobile

Equipment - Standard

Purpose

• The purpose of the standard is to promote and support a positive safety culture

and improve miners’safety at the mine.

Scope

• All production operators and part 45 independent contractors must have a

written safety program for surface mobile equipment.

• The standard applies to surface mobile equipment at surface areas of 

underground coal mines and metal and nonmetal mines.

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United States Department of Labor
Safety Program for Surface Mobile 

Equipment - Standard

Part 45 Independent Contractors

• Part 45 independent contractors have the same responsibilities as production

operators.

• MSHA expects most independent contractors will develop and implement their own

safety program or integrate their safety programs into the production operators’safety

program.

• MSHA expects production operators and part 45 independent contractors to communicate

and coordinate with each other on their respective safety programs.

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United States Department of Labor
Safety Program for Surface Mobile 

Equipment - Standard

Surface mobile equipment includes:

• Wheeled, skid-mounted, track-mounted, or rail-mounted equipment

capable of moving or being moved, and any powered equipment that

transports people, equipment, or materials.

• The rule excludes belt conveyors and any manually powered tools such

as wheelbarrows, hand carts, push carts, welding carts, cylinder carts

basic hand trucks, or dollies.

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United States Department of Labor
Safety Program for Surface Mobile

Equipment - Standard

Requirements for Written Safety Program

• A written safety program includes actions taken to:

1. Identify and analyze hazards and reduce the risks related to the movement and operation of 

surface mobile equipment.

2. Develop and maintain procedures and schedules for routine maintenance and non-routine

repairs forsurface mobile equipment;

3. Identify currently available and newly emerging feasible technologiesthat can enhance 

safety at the mine and evaluate whether to adopt them; and

4. Train miners and other persons at the mine to identify and address or avoid hazards related to

surface mobile equipment.

• Production operators and part 45 independent contractors must solicit input from miners 

and their representative in developing and updating the written safety program.

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United States Department of Labor
Safety Program for Surface Mobile

Equipment - Standard

Requirements for Written Safety Program

• Identify and analyze hazards and reduce the risks related to the 

movement and operation of surface mobile equipment.

A responsible person must evaluate and update the safety program at least 

annually or as:

• mining conditions or practices change that may affect miners' safety or health;

• accidents or injuries occur; or as

• surface mobile equipment changes or modifications are made.

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United States Department of Labor
Safety Program for Surface Mobile

Equipment - Standard

Responsible Person

• Production operators and part 45 independent contractors must 

designate at least one person to evaluate and update the safety 

program.

• The responsible person must have experience and knowledge about 

mining conditions and processes necessary to evaluate and update the

written safety program.

• Multiple persons can be designated as a responsible person.

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United States Department of Labor
Safety Program for Surface Mobile

Equipment - Standard

Requirements for Written Safety Program

• Develop and maintain procedures and schedules for routine 

maintenance and non-routine repairs for surface mobile 

equipment.

• Procedures and schedules for maintenance and repairs can 

reflect or reference existing procedures and schedules.

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United States Department of Labor
Safety Program for Surface Mobile

Equipment - Standard

Requirementsfor Written Safety Program

• Identify currently available and newly emerging feasible technologies that 

can enhance safety at the mine and evaluate whether to adopt them.

• Consider feasible technologies that are capable of being used successfully at the mine.

• Demonstrate compliance by:

1. attending industry meetings, or NIOSH and/or MSHA meetings that discuss available

or newly emerging technologies;

2. reviewing equipment vendor material; or

3. attending mine safety and health conferences that include vendor exhibits and 

equipment demonstrations.

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United States Department of Labor
Safety Program for Surface Mobile

Equipment - Standard

Requirements for Written Safety Program

• Train miners and other persons at the mine to identify and address

or avoid hazards related to surface mobile equipment.

• Safety program training may be integrated into part 46 and

part 48 training plans.

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United States Department of Labor
Safety Program for Surface Mobile

Equipment - Standard

Records and Inspection

Production operators and part 45 independent contractors

must:

• make the written safety program available for inspection by MSHA, 

miners, and miners’ representatives; and

• provide copies, upon request.

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United States Department of Labor
Safety Program for Surface Mobile 

Equipment - Standard

Compliance Assistance

• MSHA will work with industry, labor, and other stakeholders to develop 

written safety program templates.

• MSHA will also provide the mining community training materials, best 

practices and guidance, and technical assistance.

• All compliance assistance materials will be posted on MSHA’s website.

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United States Department of Labor
Launch: MSHA’s 

Health Locator Tool 

Will Drexler, Statistician

Mine Safety and Health Administration

United States Department of Labor
Accessing the Tool

1. Open MSHA.gov in a browser of the user’s 

choice.

2. Navigate to the MSHA Health Resource 

Locator Tool under the “Safety & Health” 

dropdown or under the “For Miners” 

resources.

3. Begin utilizing the tool as desired.

The website does not require users to sign in 

or share their location, allowing users to 

anonymously seek health resources.

MSHA Health Resource Locator Tool Demo 46
Site Introduction: • Users are immediately 

greeted with helpful 

text for using the tool.

• The introduction 

includes: • A brief description • Search information • List of facility types 

available

• Link to data 

resources

Find a Health Resource:

1. Tool’s Search Bar

2. Filter a search based on 4 

criteria: • Mine Name/ ID • City, State, ZIP • Resource Type • Search Radius

3. Functionality is very 

similar to other mapping 

tools (i.e., Google Maps, 

Apple Maps, 

OpenStreetMap)

4. Click the "SEARCH" 

button to initiate the 

search

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Find a Health Resource Example

:

1. Search by Mine Location* • Blank

2. Search by Location • “Pikeville, KY”

3. Resource Type (Optional) • Audiologist HRSA Health Centers • B Reader (NIOSH Certified) Mental Health Facility • Black Lung Clinic VA Heath Care Facility • Buprenorphine Provider • Drug and Alcohol Facilities

1. Within (Miles) • 50 Miles

*Users can also search by the following features Mine 

Name/ ID OR the City, State, or ZIP Code.

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Thank you!

Do you have any questions? 

If you have any questions in the future, feel free to reach out 

to us at

hughes.xiuxiao.j@dol.gov

drexler.william.g@dol.gov

Site link: Health Resource Locator | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

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General Q&A

Mine Safety and Health Administration

United States Department of Labor