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Geologic hazards and roof stability in coal mines
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October 2003
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Series: NIOSH Numbered Publications
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Description:The U.S. underground coal miner faces a continuing hazard from the fall of roof. At the root of many injuries and fatalities are weak or defective roof strata. Throughout mining history, millions of miles of entry have provided exposure of every conceivable geologic roof hazard. This report describes the geologic origin, association, and potential danger from the most common hazards. Discussions of weak rock include drawrock, rider coals, head coal, stackrock, and stream valley effects. Discontinuities, or roof defects, are described including, clay veins, slickensides, joints, and paleochannels. A number of examples from U.S. coalfields are used to document geologic structure and associated hazards. Roof fall analysis is a methodology used by NIOSH for hazard recognition and prevention
its application and benefit to the industry are discussed.
NIOSHTIC No 20023684
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Content Notes:by Gregory M. Molinda.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31-32).
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Pages in Document:print;33 p. : ill., maps;28 cm.;
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NIOSHTIC Number:nn:20023684
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