U.S. Silica educates students about Stay Out-Stay Alive program
July 7, 2011The U.S. Silica Mauricetown (N.J.) Plant conducted MSHA’s "Stay Out-Stay Alive" program in June at the Downe, Haleyville, Port Norris and Maurice River Township schools. The national public awareness campaign aims to warn children and adults about the dangers of exploring and playing on active and abandoned mine sites. This marked the ninth year that U.S. Silica Mauricetown has brought the program to the area schools. More than 700 students and teachers attended the programs at the four schools.
James D’Ambrosio of U.S. Silica talked about the different plants and dangers at mine sites as well as improvements at mine sites to make them safer. He also discussed the future of the mining industry and innovated ideas, including solar power and recycling.
MSHA’s Reesle Horn reviewed recent fatal accidents at mine sites. He wanted to make sure the students understood that mines are dangerous and no place to play during the summer recess. Horn also reviewed safety gear used to help protect miners.
Ken Heintz of the New Jersey Department of Labor Mine Safety Education explained the dangers of mines, active and abandoned. He also discussed the many deaths of non-miners that occur each year at mine sites.
A trooper from the New Jersey State Police explained the consequences of trespassing on mine sites – the expensive fines and the loss of motorcycles or ATVs.
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