Rock Falls – Preventing Rock Fall Injuries in Underground Mines

Mine Safety and Health Administration Rock Falls – Preventing Rock Fall Injuries in Underground Mines DVD607 (Was VC981) - 1999 - NIOSH This video demonstrates work procedures used by underground miners to detect unstable ground conditions and techniques to protect miners from injuries due to rock falls. It also demonstrates visual examination and sounding techniques, safe manual scaling procedures, and ground support systems. These techniques are shown through a typical mining cycle.