Danny Plante , a member of the Goldex Agnico Eagle Mine team , traveled from Quebec , Canada , to participate in the competition .
“ The mannequins made this very realistic ,” Plante said . “ They gave us the feeling that it was really happening , which gave us a sense of pressure , but it was a good pressure — the kind that helped us push the limits of our experience . The judges gave us excellent feedback . They showed us the problems we need to solve in order to get better .”
At least 600 people visited the National Mine Health and Safety Academy for the event , including competitors , translators , observers , MSHA ’ s own personnel , and individuals from other organizations who helped stage the competition .
Image 1 : A team of mine rescue workers from Zambia provides emergency medical care to a simulated patient provided by WVSOM during the 2022 International Mines Rescue Competition in Beaver , WV .
Image 2 : A member of a mine rescue team assesses a simulated patient for injuries during the 2022 International Mines Rescue Competition in Beaver , WV .
Image 3 : A WVSOM employee monitors a mine rescue team ’ s progress as workers provide emergency medical care to a simulated patient during the 2022 International Mines Rescue Competition in Beaver , WV .
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