Glossary of Mining Terms Coal Education
Barricading Enclosing part of a mine to prevent inflow of noxious gasses from a mine fire or an explosion. Barrier Something that bars or keeps out. Barrier pillars are solid blocks of coal left between two mines or sections of a mine to prevent accidents due to inrushes of water, gas, or from explosions or a mine fire. Beam A bar or straight girder used to support a span of roof between