Modify Selection
- Hazards and exposures:
- Rib falls
- Document types:
- Peer reviewed journal articles
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5/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA study exploring the geomechanics of bench room-and-pillar mining and the associated response of high pillar ribs at overburden depths greater than 300 m.
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1/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA comprehensive analysis of these events was conducted to better understand where and why these incidents occurred.
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1/1/2011 - Peer reviewed journal articlesIn recent years, the number of some annual ground fall fatalities has approached zero, indicating that significant progress has been made. However, more progress is needed to reduce injuries caused by rock falling between supports and by rib falls.
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1/1/1998 - Peer reviewed journal articlesRoof and rib conditions were observed and assessed in 33 underground stone mines. It was found that selection of the mining horizon and mine layout decisions tremendously influence ground stability.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program