Abstract: In order to solve the problems of low working efficiency, great labor intensity and difficult roof management in steep inclined thin seam, this paper puts forward the mining way with flexible shield supports. The mining method separates the workspace and goaf by using flexible shield supports, which greatly simplifies the management of complex roof, and realizes the coal slipping from face, and relieves heavy coal labor. The results shows that the mining way with flexible shield supports can improve mining rate effectively and reduce labor intensity in steep inclined thin seam.