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Title: MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) approved mine rescue - training module (coal): mine recovery. Mine rescue team series

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6518252

Mine rescue teams often participate directly in the recovery of damaged mine property after a fire, explosion or inundation. The teams use all the skills and knowledge of training in mine recovery work. The teams may be involved in air sampling, restoring ventilation, unsealing operations and rehabilitation of the affected area. This training module is intended to provide mine rescue teams with a background in the specific procedures and methods of mine recovery. This manual provides a general overview of mine recovery methods and procedures, plus a basic explanation of the considerations and factors that may affect the recovery job.

Research Organization:
West Virginia Univ., Morgantown (USA). Mining Extension Service
OSTI ID:
6518252
Report Number(s):
PB-84-203009
Resource Relation:
Other Information: See also PB84-203017 and PB84-202993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English