Controlling coal mine bumps

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Coal Min. Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6507281

Goode, C A; Campoli, A A; Zona, A

A coal bump or burst is defined as the instantaneous violent failure of a coal pillar(s) from overstress. The causes of coal bumps are not well understood, even though minor disturbances are a daily occurrence in bump prone seams. Lack of knowledge about coal bumps coupled with questionable mining practices can create disastrous consequences. Much of the early work on bumps was documented by US Bureau of Mines (BOM) researchers and operators of mines prone to bumps. In 1954 the BOM published Bulletin 535, This study compares recent events with those findings and suggests measures that can be taken to minimize the potential occurrence and severity of coal bumps.

• Research Organization: Pittsburgh Research Center Bureau of Mines, PA
• OSTI ID: 6507281
• Journal Information: Coal Min. Process.; (United States), Vol. 21:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
SUPPORT PILLARS
FAILURES
UNDERGROUND MINING
ROCK BURSTS
STRATA CONTROL
COAL MINES
COAL SEAMS
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
RECOMMENDATIONS
STRESSES
US BUREAU OF MINES
COAL DEPOSITS
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
MINERAL RESOURCES
MINES
MINING
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
RESOURCES
SAFETY
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
US DOI
US ORGANIZATIONS
012000* - Coal
Lignite
& Peat- Mining
016000 - Coal
Lignite
& Peat- Health & Safety