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3/13/2019 - Web softwareThe Fatalities Cost in Mining web application uses an adapted version of a well-known cost-of-injury methodology to estimate the societal cost of an individual fatality based on key characteristics of the fatally injured miner.
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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.
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7/1/2000 - Reports of InvestigationsShort-dumping rather than edge-dumping might reduce dumping-related accidents, but many operators believe it is less cost effective. To evaluate this perception, NIOSH reviewed the costs of various dumping methods at waste and spoil piles.
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10/20/2023 - Web softwareUse Safety Pays to see how much injuries could cost your operation.
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Demonstrating the Financial Impact of Mining Injuries with the Safety Pays in Mining Web Application2/19/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article discussing the development of the Safety Pays in Mining app, how the app is used to show the true costs of mining injuries, and how mines can benefit from using it.
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10/1/2017 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesAn article describing Safety Pays in Mining — a new, free web app from NIOSH.
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7/10/2017 - Technology NewsThis Technology News describes the Safety Pays in Mining web application, which brings awareness to companies about the unknown costs of injuries and the distribution of these costs. The web application is available for use on the NIOSH Mining website.
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2/17/2017 - News articlesUse the Safety Pays in Mining web application from NIOSH to learn how worker injuries—medical bills plus other costs—affect mining companies' finances.
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7/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper presents the results of a hypothetical cost comparison analysis of the PDM with the current MSHA-required coal mine dust personal sampling unit (CMDPSU).
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Injury data show a dramatic reduction in roof skin injuries when screening is used. Five case studies in which roof screen was used are presented along with the costs of materials, impact on bolting advance rates, and potential ergonomic risks.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program