Coal Exploration and Mining Geology Encyclopedia of Life 9 1 Underground Mining Methods 9 2 Geology in Underground Mining 9 3 Stress and Deformation around Mine Openings useful if non-coal beds such as key sandstone limestone or tuff horizons can be traced Coal Exploration and Mining Geology Colin R Ward-method used to mine limestone-,How Does Limestone Rock Dust Prevent Coal Dust Explosions explosion mine operators routinely cover the fl oor rib and roof areas of mine entries with a generous applica tion of inert rock dust Pulverized limestone rock dust is commonly used The percentage of rock dust is frequently checked by mine inspectors Federal law requires that all areas of a coal mine …… Get More