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Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Miners Trapped In Crandall Canyon Mine
I had not planned to comment on the miners trapped in the Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah, except that once again the media is going beyond reporting facts. This points out the importance the we in the safety industry must place on communications. Part of our disaster planning needs to include communication with the community and media.
Here is the latest news from the Mine Safety and Health Administration
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 10:00 a.m. EDT.
Miners continue to work round the clock to locate the missing miners. They are working 12-hour shifts. Approximately 39 miners are currently working underground and have repaired all ventilation controls, with all outby stoppings by the 119 cross-cut repaired. Drilling from the surface of the mine with a 2-inch drill has commenced and reached roughly 450 feet underground at an approximate rate of 70 feet per hour. The trapped miners are believed to be 1,500 feet underground. Ground movement has required rescue efforts inside the mine to slow while additional safety measures are implemented to protect the rescuers. A total of 12 mine rescue teams are available to go underground, with four teams currently on site. Assistant Secretary of Labor Richard E. Stickler is on site to support the rescue and to ensure that all of MSHA's resources are brought to bear in reaching these miners.
Here is the latest news from the Mine Safety and Health Administration
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 10:00 a.m. EDT.
Miners continue to work round the clock to locate the missing miners. They are working 12-hour shifts. Approximately 39 miners are currently working underground and have repaired all ventilation controls, with all outby stoppings by the 119 cross-cut repaired. Drilling from the surface of the mine with a 2-inch drill has commenced and reached roughly 450 feet underground at an approximate rate of 70 feet per hour. The trapped miners are believed to be 1,500 feet underground. Ground movement has required rescue efforts inside the mine to slow while additional safety measures are implemented to protect the rescuers. A total of 12 mine rescue teams are available to go underground, with four teams currently on site. Assistant Secretary of Labor Richard E. Stickler is on site to support the rescue and to ensure that all of MSHA's resources are brought to bear in reaching these miners.
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