Morton Weeks Island Mine Rescue team earns 3rd place in national competition
MSHA's 2006 National Metal and Nonmetal Mine Rescue Contest was held last week at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, featuring 33 mine rescue teams. Judged third Best All-Around Team was Morton Salt's team from its Week's Island, LA mine. Congratulations!
Mine rescue competitions are designed to test the knowledge of rescue teams who might be called upon to rescue their colleagues trapped following real mine emergencies. Teams must solve a hypothetical mine emergency problem, such as a fire, explosion or cave-in, and are judged on accuracy and speed.
