Harvey Ferrell

Started in mining industry in July/1972

Married (Wife Vickie)

Two sons (Shawn & Robbie)

Hired in originally with Armco Steel in July/1972

Armco Steel purchased by Peabody Energy February/1984

Peabody Energy spun off a new coal company (Patriot Coal) in November/2007

Has 37+ years experience in mining industry

30 years - underground production supervisor

Last 7 years - safety & training

Joined mine rescue team in 1981

Moved to Captain of mine rescue team in 1985

Have trained and competed as Captain of both mine rescue and first aid teams

Competed in first bench contest in 1985 (3rd place)

Served as Captain of a mine rescue team (1985-2005)

2006 to Present - Mine Rescue Trainer

Is a member of the National Permanent Rules Committee for Mine Rescue, First-Aid, Bench and Pre-shift

Represented Peabody Energy on the national mine rescue procedures panel to review and formulate mine rescue procedures.

Has been Captain or trainer of rescue teams that have won 15 National Championships in the different categories from 1989-2007.

Mine Rescue

1 - Pre-shift

2 - Bench

4 - First-Aid

7 - Combination

Teams have been summoned to extinguish two tunnel fires, Beckley Mine Fire, Fire Creek Incident, Aracoma Mine Fire and approximately 15 either seal breach and/or mine recovery operations.

Presently serving as Director of Safety Systems for Patriot Coal.