Longwall Mining in Seam 510 under an Unworked Heel of Coal of Seam 501 at the Staszic Mine.

This paper cites an example of correct selection of methods and means for working rock burst prone seam 510 in the zone affected by the line of working of long-wall face 01 and by the unworked heel of coal in overlying seam 501. Preventive measures and methods used for controlling the hazards of rock bursts when approaching the dangerous zones are proposed. The efficiency of these preventive methods is discussed.