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1/1/2007 - Conference papersThis paper reviews the potential hazards from toxic fumes produced by detonating explosives in surface mining and construction operations. Techniques to protect workers and the public from the hazards of explosive-related toxic fumes are discussed.
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2/1/2004 - Conference papersDiscusses several flyrock injury incidents at surface mines and construction sites and describes some injury mitigation techniques.
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2/1/2004 - Conference papersThis paper discusses elements of a stray gas investigation and the analyses necessary to identify the source of a stray gas.
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2/1/2004 - Conference papersA general overview of the blasting and CO monitoring of a highway construction project is presented and discussed. The use and effectiveness of residential type CO monitors and multi-gas monitors are discussed.
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2/1/2004 - Conference papersA detailed description of blasting-related carbon monoxide migration from a construction site into nearby residential homes.
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6/1/2003 - Conference papersThis paper analyzes extensive noise and urethane durability testing on a Joy 14CM9 continuous miner's conveyor assembly, tail roller, and bottom plate conducted at NIOSH's Pittsburgh Research Laboratory facilities.
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2/1/2003 - Conference papersReport on NIOSH studies using a 12-foot diameter sphere to identify key factors that may enhance the levels of CO associated with the detonation of several commercial trenching explosives.
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2/1/2002 - Conference papersThis paper summarizes flyrock and blast area security fatalities from 1989-1999, examining causative factors. Accident data indicates that flyrock and lack of blast area security were primary causes of blasting related injuries in surface mining.
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2/1/2002 - Conference papersReport on a NIOSH study to identify factors that may contribute to nitrogen oxides (NOx) production associated with non-ideal detonation of blasting agents.
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2/1/2001 - Conference papersA compilation of the primary causes of flyrock in surface mining blasting operations and reasons a safe blast area was not secured.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program