Geologic structures that affect Appalachian coal mines

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1993 · Information Circular - United States, Bureau of Mines; (United States)

OSTI ID:5537082

Chase, F E ^[1]

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1. Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, PA (United States)

Hazardous geologic structures found in Appalachian coal mines have been responsible for numerous injuries and fatalities. In addition, these structures have been responsible for downtime and in some instances have even resulted in mine closures. For these reasons, the US Bureau of Mines has investigate the physical characteristics, occurrences, and support strategies to help anticipate and better control these structures. Structures that are addressed in this paper include slips, slickensides, clay veins, kettlebottoms, and sandstone channels.

• OSTI ID: 5537082
• Journal Information: Information Circular - United States, Bureau of Mines; (United States), Journal Name: Information Circular - United States, Bureau of Mines; (United States) Vol. 9332; ISSN XIMIAL; ISSN 0096-1914
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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