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10/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articles(NIOSH) researchers worked with powder crew members from the Bridger Coal Company to identify and rank routine work tasks based on perceived exposure to WMSD risk factors.
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7/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe purpose of this study was to determine if miners were at risk from exposures to chemicals used in the mining industry and determine the nature and sources of the illnesses and injuries.
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4/1/2008 - Conference papersThrough modeling, this paper analyzes the performance of vehicle operators when subjected to vibration from rough road conditions, and quanttifies the energy transmission in the presence of specialized seat padding and active suspension.
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12/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article discusses research results of studies that shed light on possible mechanisms through which low back injuries may occur and how this knowledge can be leveraged to reduce the risk of low back pain.
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Reducing Non-Contact Electric Arc Injuries: An Investigation of Behavioral and Organizational Issues11/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH investigated behavioral components associated with arc flash incidents in the mining industry and recommended interventions based on the findings.
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1/1/2007 - Conference papersNFPA 70E is a generally accepted industry guideline document and can be applied to mining workplaces after an analysis of the mine power system electrical arcing hazards has been completed (and Hazard/Risk Categories determined).
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10/1/2006 - Conference papersRoof screen is often bolted to the mine ceiling to help control hazardous rock falls in coal mines. This study showed that musculoskeletal stressors during screen installation were reduced by a proposed intervention.
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3/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThirty-six human lumbar motion segments were fatigue tested using spinal compressive and shear loads that simulated lifting a 9 kg weight in three torso flexion angles. Results indicated that stellate endplate fractures were associated with increased po...
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1/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper argues that workers who adopt unusual or restricted postures appear to be at higher risk of musculoskeletal complaints and often exhibit reduced strength and lifting capacity.
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9/1/2004 - Brochures/flyers/pamphletsA brochure about power line safety.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program