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11/1/2011 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNoncontact electric arc burns are the most common cause of electrical injury in mining according to data for 1990 through 2001. Results from a NIOSH study of arc flash hazards in mining and recommendations to reduce these injuries are presented.
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This video focuses on individual and organizational behavior related to arc flash events over an 11-year period in the mining industry.
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11/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis NIOSH study was conducted to focus future research on the most significant electrical problems in the mining industry. Data from 1,926 mine electrical accidents (including 75 fatalities) that occurred between 1990 and 1999 were studied.
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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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10/1/1978 - Conference papersElectric shocks are a serious problem in the mining environment. Electrical accidents, resulting in personal injury, due to improper or complete lack of grounding of electrically operated mining machines, form a significant percentage of the overall ele...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program