Exhibit 99.4
Safety at Massey Energy
Drexel Short
Senior Vice President, Group Operations September 27, 2005
NFDL – Non Fatal Days Lost
Standard set by Mine Safety and Health Administration for all the coal industry to measure their safety performance.
Criteria: # LTA’s x 200,000
Manhours
200,000 is representative of 100 workers, working 2,000 hours each per year
NFDL Rate – 2004 vs. 2005
2004 YTD* 2005 Industry 06/30/05
Surface 1.33 0.93 1.48
Underground 3.79 3.96 5.45
Combined 2.43 2.25 3.39
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| As of August 31, 2005. |
Massey vs. Industry NFDL History Massey Industry
12.00
10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
0.00
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
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| 2005 |
Massey Industry
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| Massey data as of August 31, 2005; Industry data June 30, 2005. |
NFDL Rate by Year
6.00
5.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
0.00
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 YTD
2005
3.02
3.32
2.70
2.85
2.95
5.61
4.50
2.43
2.25
Member
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| Massey data as of August 31, 2005; Industry data June 30, 2005. |
Major Programs in Massey
These programs are designed to complement our S-1 Safety Program
Massey Energy’s S-1 Program
Implementation Date – 1992
Comprehensive program consisting of the collective wisdom of Massey Energy’s management and Members
The program sets pragmatic processes & procedures to enhance safety
The program goes above and beyond State & Federal requirements
Improvement in equipment safety is a cornerstone of the program
Massey Energy’s S-1 Program
The program’s continual development is achieved by the following process:
Safety Staff (Safety Development Group – SDG) meet each month for operational safety review
Accidents & Near Miss Incidents at all operations for previous month are analyzed for process and/or procedure improvement as well as equipment improvement
Proposed “improvements” are discussed with frontline Members before final approval by upper management
Upon being approved as an S-1 Policy, the improvement is required to be implemented throughout Massey
Other Programs
Other programs in Massey Energy which aids in achieving performance above industry standards:
Company Wide Standard Orientation Program
New Member Mentor Program
Strain & Sprain Clinic
Training & Development
Equipment Safety Enhancements
Raymond Awards Program
Detailed Preventive Maintenance Program
30/60/90 Day New Member Review
Massey Energy’s Orientation Program
This program is an in depth outline of specific items to be discussed with Members new to Massey.
Massey Energy’s Mentor Program
This program is implemented with our new coal miners and experienced Members, new to Massey. It is designed to educate Members in our programs, policies and work procedures.
Massey Energy’s Strain & Sprain Clinic
In 2003 62% of all injuries were strain & sprain type injuries, which were mostly attributed to handling materials and slip & trip type accidents.
Massey Energy’s Strain & Sprain Clinic
This resulted in development of two Strain & Sprain (S&S) Clinics for Members to attend.
Since the S&S Clinics began we have conducted 97 classes and 1300 Members have attended.
Massey Energy’s S&S ratio is currently 48% of all injuries.
Massey Energy’s Training & Member Development
Below is a list of different types of training conducted with our Members.
Supervisor’s Training at MSHA
Massey Initial Training for Contractors
EMT/MET Training
Foreman Certification
Electrician Certification
Shot Firer Certification
Belt Examiner Certification
TP Hall Management Training
Sprain & Sprain Training
Massey Energy’s Training & Member Development
Respirable Dust Certification
Accident Prevention Training
Paratek Air Bag Training
Cable Thumper Training
Manufacturer Equipment Repair Training
Supervisor Responsibility Training
Fall Protection Training
Larger Tire Training
MSHA Conference Preparation Training
Rigging Training
Coal Truck Driver Academy
Coal Truck Brake Inspection Training
Massey Energy’s Safety Enhancements
Massey Energy is very proud of the many safety enhancements we have developed for our Members and equipment. The following are just a few of the several enhancements that we use which exceed what the law requires:
Reflective Clothing
Roofbolter ATRS
Deflector Pads
Massey Energy Continuous Miner
Enhancements
ISOLATOR SWITCH
MASSEY ENERGY CONTINOUS MINERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ISOLATOR SWITCH WHICH REPLACES THE 600 AMP MAIN BREAKER NORMALLY USED IN JOY 12-12 CM MINERS. THE ISOLATOR SWITCH IS DESIGNED TO TRIP THE BREAKER AT THE POWER CENTER.
THIS SAFETY ENHANCEMENT WILL PREVENT MINERS FROM HAVING TO SET TEMPORARY SUPPORT TO THE MAIN BREAKER LOCATION DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE ISOLATOR SWITCH.
S— 1 MASSEY ENERGY P—2
METHANE MONITOR MALFUNCTION OVERRIDE
DURING MID-YEAR 2002, MASSEY ENERGY BEGAN THE INSTALLATION OF THE METHANE MONITOR OVERRIDE SYSTEM ON ALL NEW OR REBUILT CONTINOUS MINERS. THE SYSTEM WAS DEVELOPED BY MASSEY ENERGY AND JOY MANUFACTURING.
THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE MINER OPERATOR TO OVERRIDE THE METHANE MONITOR IN THE EVENT OF A MONITOR MALFUNCTION. THIS IS DONE FROM THE REMOTE STATION AND THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS ARE LIMITED TO TRAM AND HYDRAULICS WHEN OVERRIDING THE METHANE MONITOR SYSTEM.
S – 1 MASSEY ENERGY P—2
OFFSIDE PANIC SWITCH OVERRIDE
MASSEY ENERGY CONTINUOUS MINERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A FUNCTION TO OVERRIDE THIS PANIC SWITCH IN THE EVENT IT IS ACTIVATED BY A PIECE BY ROCK, ETC. WHILE UNDER UNSUPPORTED ROOF.
THE OVERRIDE OF THE SYSTEM CAN BE DONE BY THE MINER OPERATOR FROM THE REMOTE STATION.
THIS WILL PREVENT MINERS FROM BEING REQUIRED TO SET TEMPORARY SUPPORT IN UNSUPPORTED ROOF IN THE EVENT THE PANIC SWITCH IS ACTIVATED.
S – 1 MASSEY ENERGY P—2
TRAM BREAKER AUTOMATIC RESET
SINCE JANUARY 2003, ALL MASSEY ENERGY CONTINUOUS MINERS, NEW OR REBUILT, ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRAM BREAKER RESET OPERATED HYDRAULICALLY FROM THE OPERATOR’S REMOTE STATION.
THE SYSTEM WAS DEVELOPED AND DESIGNED BY MASSEY ENERGY AND JOY MANUFACTURING TO PREVENT MINERS FORM HAVING TO SET TEMPORARY SUPPORT TO GET TO THE TRAM BREAKER RESET LOCATION. THIS SYSTEM PERMITS THE OPERATOR TO HYDRAULICALLY RESET THE TRAM BREAKER FROM THE LOCATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL.
S – 1 MASSEY ENERGY P—2
NAUTILUS PROXIMITY DETECTION SYSTEM
THIS MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NAUTILUS PROXIMITY – BUDDY SYSTEM. THE BUDDY SYSTEM WAS DEVELOPED TO PREVENT CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATORS FORM BEING CRUSHED BETWEEN THE CONTINUOUS MINER AND A COAL RIB. THE SYSTEM WAS DEVELOPED FOR UNDERGROUND COAL MINING BY NAUTILUS INTERNATIONAL IN CONJUNCTION WITH MASSEY ENERGY, MSHA AND JOY MANUFACTURING.
IN THE EVENT THE MINER OPERATOR PLACES HIMSELF WITHIN THE CALIBRATED DISTANCE OF THE MACHINE, A WARNING STROBE WILL FIRST ACTIVATE, AND IF THE MACHINE IS TRAMMED THREE ADDITIONAL FEET TOWARDS THE OPERATOR, THE MACHINE WILL SHUT DOWN.
S – 1 MASSEY ENERGY P—2
Proximity Testing at Sidney
Proximity Testing at Spirit Mine 3/21/05
Access to Stairways on all Trucks
Operator’s View of Monitors
Front Camera Mount
Rear Camera Mount
Sub Kit on Door of Dozer
SCSR’s for Submarine Kit
Sub Kit Bars and Glass
Rear Cab Protector
O & K Cab Modifications
Nascar Netting and Canopies on Mantrips
Flags and Strobes on Small Surface Vehicles
The Raymond Safety Program
Annual Raymond A. Bradbury Competition
Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Awards Program
The Raymond A. Bradbury Competition
Companywide Competition
Annual Recognition Banquet
The Raymond Awards Program
The program is an incentive based program designed to promote safety awareness and performance. The program includes incentives based on individual, team and operation site safety performance. Absences is also a disqualifying factor on an individual basis. Each month Members are awarded points based on a three (3) tiered system. The Member then may exchange the points with the awards listed in an elaborate catalog which is provided to the Members and family annually.
The Raymond Awards Program
The Raymond Awards Program
Quarterly and annual prizes are also awarded to Members who have not experienced a lost time injury or disqualifying absence.
Raymond Awards Program
2005 Truck Winner
Michael Vance
Independence
2005 Truck Winner
Bill Ratliff
Knox
Creek
2004 Annual Prize Drawing
Raymond Awards Program
1st Place
Allen Prater
$3,000 Big Sandy Superstore Shopping Spree
2nd Place
Perry Wallace
$2,000 Big Sandy Superstore Shopping Spree
2005 1st Quarter Prize Drawing
Summary
Industry leader in safety
Established safety culture, with complimentary new innovations (Raymond Program), operator protection, Strain/Sprain Clinic, etc.
Extensive training for new members
Statistical driven emphasis
Doing the Right Thing. with Energy