James River Coal Company blue team won second place overall, while Arch Coal's Lone Mountain Processing Team came in third.
Hosted by the US Department of Labor and co-sponsored by the National Mining Association, the contest also included conference presentations held over August 30 to September 1.
Mine rescue contest winners - Peabody Energy's Southern Appalachia Operations.
Peabody Energy's Southern Appalachia Operations team in action.
Drummond Company's Shoal Creek Mine Team.
Warrior Coal's Cardinal Team.
San Juan Coal Company's Carlos Bueno competes in the Biopak 240-S exercise.