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Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center Pittsburgh Safety and Health
Technology Center

Roof Control Division
Joseph A. Cybulski, P.E., Chief

Cybulski.Joseph@dol.gov
Telephone: (412) 386-6920
FAX: (412) 386-6911
Remote Location: Triadelphia, W.VA.
Telephone: (304) 547-2312
FAX: (304) 547-2331
MISSION: Provide engineering and geological technical services concerning the evaluation of roof support systems, mine design, and actual ground conditions at surface and underground mining operations.
Maintain specialized laboratories for the testing of roof support products and for the forecasting of the potential for ground control problems through remote sensing analyses.
Monitor the applications of automated-temporary-roof support systems, cabs, and canopies to mining equipment.
BRANCHES: Roof Control Application/Problem Investigation Branch
Paul L. Tyrna, Geologist
(304) 547-2312
Tyrna.Paul@dol.gov

Roof Support Systems Branch
William J. Gray, Mining Engineer
(412) 386-6787
Gray.William@dol.gov


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Mine Photo

Information, Links, and Publications

  • Roof and Rib Outreach Program
  • Ground Control