Pitfall
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004340
A hidden or unapparent hazard within a mine, such as an unmarked shaft, an unstable rock formation, or a sudden change in ground conditions. These dangers pose risks to personnel and equipment, requiring careful identification and mitigation during mine planning and operation. Safety protocols and geological surveys aim to identify and address these potential issues before they cause accidents.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004340 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Pinge; Spanish: socavón; French: effondrement |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A hidden or unapparent hazard within a mine, such as an unmarked shaft, an unstable rock formation, or a sudden change in ground conditions. These dangers pose risks to personnel and equipment, requiring careful identification and mitigation during mine planning and operation. Safety protocols and geological surveys aim to identify and address these potential issues before they cause accidents.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Pinge",
"es": "socavón",
"fr": "effondrement"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pitfall/"
}
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