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Fires in Abandoned Coal Mines and Waste Banks.

PB93232551

Publication Date	1993
Personal Author	Kim, A. G.; Chaiken, R. F.
Page Count	68
Abstract	Fires that occur in abandoned coal mines, waste banks and in coal outcrops constitute a serious health, safety and environmental hazard. Toxic fumes, the deterioration of air quality, and subsidence constitute the greatest hazards from these fires. Although fires on abandoned mined land (AML) occur in every coal producing state, the severity of the problem varies. Methods to extinguish or control AML fires, including excavation, fire barriers and sealing, are generally expensive and have a relatively low probability of success. The report includes information from a variety of sources. Factors affecting the occurrence, propagation and extinguishment of AML fires are discussed. Conventional fire control methods are described, and their probable effectiveness is evaluated.
Keywords	Fires Coal mines Health hazards Air pollution Abandoned shafts Underground mining Toxicity Air pollution control Barriers Excavation Sealing Fire safety Fire control Fire extinguishers Spoil State government National government Government agencies Effectiveness Subsidence Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1978 Waste banks
Source Agency	Bureau of Mines
NTIS Subject Category	48A - Mineral Industries 68A - Air Pollution & Control 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 43D - Police, Fire, & Emergency Services
Corporate Authors	Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Library of Congress catalog card no. 92-20449.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Information circular/1993.
NTIS Issue Number	199324

Fires in Abandoned Coal Mines and Waste Banks.

Fires in Abandoned Coal Mines and Waste Banks.
PB93232551

Publication Date	1993
Personal Author	Kim, A. G.; Chaiken, R. F.
Page Count	68
Abstract	Fires that occur in abandoned coal mines, waste banks and in coal outcrops constitute a serious health, safety and environmental hazard. Toxic fumes, the deterioration of air quality, and subsidence constitute the greatest hazards from these fires. Although fires on abandoned mined land (AML) occur in every coal producing state, the severity of the problem varies. Methods to extinguish or control AML fires, including excavation, fire barriers and sealing, are generally expensive and have a relatively low probability of success. The report includes information from a variety of sources. Factors affecting the occurrence, propagation and extinguishment of AML fires are discussed. Conventional fire control methods are described, and their probable effectiveness is evaluated.
Keywords	Fires Coal mines Health hazards Air pollution Abandoned shafts Underground mining Toxicity Air pollution control Barriers Excavation Sealing Fire safety Fire control Fire extinguishers Spoil State government National government Government agencies Effectiveness Subsidence Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1978 Waste banks
Source Agency	Bureau of Mines
NTIS Subject Category	48A - Mineral Industries 68A - Air Pollution & Control 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 43D - Police, Fire, & Emergency Services
Corporate Authors	Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Library of Congress catalog card no. 92-20449.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Information circular/1993.
NTIS Issue Number	199324