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Mining Publication: The Impact of Ground Control Research on the Safety of Underground Coal Miners: 1910-2010
Keywords: Ground falls Longwall shields Support design and selection
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Original creation date: January 2010
Authors: C Mark, TM Barczak
Conference Paper - January 2010
Download PDF Document (1.21 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20037756
Extracting the Science: A Century of Mining Research. Brune JF, ed., Littleton, CO: Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, 2010 Jan; :177-188
Ground falls claimed the lives of 50,000 us coal miners during the 20th century, more than all other types of underground accidents put together. While seldom garnering headlines, ground control research has been an important focus area for the U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) (and now the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)). These organizations have played a key role many central developments, including: the transition from wood posts to roof bolts; the requirement that every mine employ a Roof Control Plan; the development of shield supports for longwalls; the application of empirical pillar design methods; and the development of improved standing support systems. These and other successful interventions required that the technology, economics, and mining culture all intersect. The paper concludes with a discussion of some current safety technologies that represent the next steps forward for ground control.
Image of publication The Impact of Ground Control Research on the Safety of Underground Coal Miners: 1910-2010Conference Paper - January 2010
Download PDF Document (1.21 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20037756
Extracting the Science: A Century of Mining Research. Brune JF, ed., Littleton, CO: Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, 2010 Jan; :177-188
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Page last reviewed: March 13, 2017
Page last updated: March 13, 2017
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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