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Some information on extinguishing an anthracite refuse-bank fire near Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7220504

Methods of preventing or extinguishing spontaneous firing of coal and refuse banks are reviewed and experience in extinguishing extensive waste-bank fire at St. Nicholas anthracite colliery near Mahanoy City, Pa. is related. The history of fire, methods of combatting it, and accident record and physiological effects on those engaged in work are discussed. Detailed data are included on cost and employment to emphasize need for cheaper and more-effective methods of extinguishing such fires.

Research Organization:
Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI ID:
7220504
Report Number(s):
BM-IC-7104
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English