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November 2003
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2004-106
Image of a large roof fall at underground limestone mine.

Ground Fall Injuries in Underground Stone Mines

Workers in underground stone mines have a high fatality rate caused by falls of ground from the mine roof or rib. NIOSH recommendations to reduce ground fall injuries and deaths address baskets, mechanical scalers, mechanical bolters, drill steel changing, personal protective equipment, and training.

Ground Fall Injuries in Underground Stone Mines [PDF - 1,114 KB]

 
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