Examination of a rock-climbing fatality caused by equipment failure
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Abstract Climbers rely on anchors for safety; the type of anchor used depends on the rock type. This work describes a fatality caused by rope failure, which in turn was due to the failure of a anchor. Testing of similar anchors revealed insufficient strength in the rock type where the accident occurred.
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OpenAlex topics: Tunneling and Rock Mechanics · Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures · Occupational Health and Safety Research
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