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2/1/1997 - Conference papersDeeper surface mining and deeper highwall penetration depths have lead to more frequent encounters with methane gas. While this coal is remotely mined from the surface, underground ignitions of methane have propagated to the surface and injured miners. ...
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1/1/1973 - Reports of InvestigationsAs one of its projects for degasification of major panels of coal prior to mining within them, the Bureau of Mines conducted methane emission studies during development of a set of three headings 1,800 feet in a major coal panel (2,700 by 3,500 feet) wh...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program