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Mining Publication: An Underground Coal Mine Fire Preparedness and Response Checklist: The Instrument
Keywords: Coal mining Fire and explosion prevention Firefighting Fires Preparedness checklists 
 Underground mining
Original creation date: August 2000
Authors: RS Conti, LL Chasko, CP Lazzara, G Braselton
Information Circular - August 2000
Download PDF Document (1.12 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20000788
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NIOSH, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2000-144, Information Circular 9452, 2000 Aug; :151 pp
Preparedness is an important element of any underground mine's strategic plan in dealing with an unexpected event, such as a fire. A fully implemented fire preparedness and response plan is essential in reducing the probability and seriousness of a mine fire. This report describes the development of an underground coal mine fire preparedness and response checklist (MFPRC). The checklist is a data collection instrument for profiling both the fire prevention and response capabilities of a mine site and usually requires 3 to 4 days to complete. The checklist encompasses conditions, procedures, and equipment that have frequently been identified as the primary or contributing causes of underground coal mine fires. At least 1 day is needed underground to evaluate the water system. This entails measurements of waterflows and pressures at fire hydrants, and water throw distances of fire hose and nozzles at several locations (mains and branch lines). A few of the other topics that are discussed with mine personnel include detection and suppression systems, combustible materials, mine rescue and fire brigades, and firefighting equipment. The MFPRC was developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Pittsburgh Research Laboratory. Under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Cyprus Amax, Twentymile Coal Co. (Oak Creek, CO), the checklist was field tested and further refined. Additional field tests were conducted at several other operating coal mines.
Image of publication An Underground Coal Mine Fire Preparedness and Response Checklist: The InstrumentInformation Circular - August 2000
Download PDF Document (1.12 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20000788
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NIOSH, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2000-144, Information Circular 9452, 2000 Aug; :151 pp
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Analysis of Underground Coal Mine Fire Incidents in the United States from 1978 through 1992
CFD Modeling of Fire Spread Along Combustibles in a Mine Entry
Determining the Root Causes of Flame Cutting and Welding Fires in Underground U.S. Coal Mines
Fire Response Preparedness for Underground Mines
Reducing the Fire and Explosion Hazards of Flame-Cutting and Welding in Underground Coal Mines
Responders to Underground Mine Fires
The Status of Mine Fire Research in the United States
Technical Solutions for Enhancements to Mine Safety Using Barricade II Fire Blocking Gel
Technology for Remote Mine Seal Construction
Page last reviewed: September 21, 2012
Page last updated: September 21, 2012
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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