Modify Selection
- Research methods and measures:
- Injuries
Home Links
Results 1 - 10 of 43
-
9/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper quantifies potential savings in WC premiums due to a reduction in rock fall injuries after roof screening in Pennsylvania’s underground coal mines. Two hypothetical mines with realistic injury and WC premium estimates were used.
-
12/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articlesMany rock fall injuries can be prevented with roof screen, but many coal mines are reluctant to use it due to added cost. This study looked at potential savings in workers' compensation premiums due reduced rock fall injuries after roof screening.
-
9/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study evaluates the circumstances leading to fall from equipment injuries in the mining industry.
-
2/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper describes three mechanical methods - the mobile manipulator, the in-mine hoist, and a cable-handling system - developed by NIOSH to reduce injuries related to handling supplies or material, loading and unloading, and moving power cables.
-
11/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNormal Accident Theory is a classic argument in organizational sociology, although it has been criticized as having imprecise definitions and lacking criteria for quantifying complexity. These limitations are addressed by a unique approach.
-
1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThe design of underground mining equipment was analyzed with respect to ease of maintenance and maintainer safety. Recommendations are made for maintainability design, as well as engineering information for equipment designers and a buyers' guide.
-
11/28/2023 - Research projectsA project to evaluate exoskeletons in real-life scenarios to determine their efficacy to reduce physical demands in the mining environment and their potential to reduce the risk of overexertion injuries.
-
10/20/2023 - Web softwareUse Safety Pays to see how much injuries could cost your operation.
-
7/11/2023 - Research projectsA project to develop interventions to reduce traumatic injuries and fatalities that occur during operation and maintenance activities on conveyors.
-
10/28/2022 - Catalogs and indexes, Data and statisticsLooking for data? Download the 2016 data files on employment, production, injuries, and fatalities collected by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
Home Links
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program