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• Analysis of Practical Ground Control Issues in Highwall Mining
  8/1/2004 - Conference papers
  This article discusses highwall stability, reasons for early pull out of highwall miner holes, and geotechnical engineering and planning factors, as well as operating practices to improve highwall stability and minimize the risk of a trapped miner.
• Assessing and Monitoring Open Pit Mine Highwalls
  8/1/2001 - Conference papers
  This paper introduces warning signs of slope instability so operators are better able to recognize hazards. The most common slope monitoring equipment and practical methods of installation are discussed as well as the limitations of these systems.
• Analysis of Safety Aspects and Mining Practices for Effective Ground Control in Surface Mining
  8/1/2000 - Conference papers
  To determine causes of slope failure and highwall/spoilbank failure, this study reviews accident statistics, surface mining laws, the relevant literature, and observations from mine visits. The study emphasizes surface mines in WV, OH, and PA.
• Open Pit Highwall Safety
  11/29/2022 - Research projects
  A project to determine the need for improved bench design guidelines and develop slope monitoring radar guidelines for application to open pit mines.
• Identification of Potential Roof Problems Using LED Lighting & Numerical Modeling of Highwall Stability Using FLAC3D
  3/15/2017 - Contracts and cooperative agreements
  A capacity-building contract to (1) develop light technology to identify roof problems and (2) use FLAC3D to model highwall stability and determine the effects of ground vibrations from blasting.
• Slope Stability
  9/22/2015 - Research areas
  Slope Stability Topic Page
• Technology News 516 - ARMPS-HWM: New Software for Sizing Pillars for Highwall Mining
  3/1/2006 - Technology News
  The use of highwall mining systems has increased substantially in open-pit coal mines. It is used where overburden depth exceeds economical recovery. Highwall stability remains the major safety concern during highwall mining. The Mine Safety and Health ...
• Technology News 506 - The Sky is Falling!: NIOSH Releases Safety Video for Surface Mining Operations
  8/1/2004 - Technology News
  Investigators collaborated to develop a new training module that would address the hazards of working around highwalls. Such a module would be applicable to surface mines and road construction sites, both of which require personnel to work under and on ...
• The Sky is Falling
  8/1/2004 - Videos and multimedia
  This video tackles the issue of highwall safety in surface mining and construction.
• Technology News 462 - Ground Penetrating Radar for Highwall Guidance
  7/1/1997 - Technology News
  To provide a safe, practical, cost-effective method for measuring coal rib thickness during highwall mining.