Dave, a miner helper, tells about witnessing a roof fall that covered the continuous mining machine. He discusses efforts that were made inby supports to rescue the trapped, but unharmed operator and recognizes that danger could have been minimized by installing temporary supports before continuing rescue.

The video would be beneficial for use with anyone who works underground. It would be particularly useful for training new miners. The instructor's guide contains suggestions to help you use the tape as part of an effective training session.

To order the video tape contact MSHA (http://www.msha.gov/Education&Training.htm, (MSHAdistributioncenter@dol.gov)