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1/1/1999 - Conference papersThis paper examines current design practices for stone mines and discusses issues for safe mine layouts so that a rational first approach towards balancing the demands for increased production can be weighed against increased risk to worker safety.
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10/1/1998 - Conference papersGrowing concern from labor unions, regulatory agencies, and industry about the safety of a prevalent underground coal mining method which utilizes remote control has prompted human factors field evaluation of mining activities. To determine work methods...
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6/1/1998 - Information CircularsA collection of 15 papers from leading international ground control specialists. The papers address the entire range of issues associated with coal pillars and have a decidedly practical flavor.
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5/1/1998 - Conference papersThe U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has identified ore pass hazards as s significant safety problem in underground metal mines in the United States. Researchers at the Spokane Research Laboratory of the National Institute for Occupati...
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3/1/1998 - Conference papersThis paper describes a relatively simple indirect model for the parametric water injection process to extinguish diesel fuel fires in underground mine diesel refueling areas.
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1/1/1998 - Peer reviewed journal articlesRoof and rib conditions were observed and assessed in 33 underground stone mines. It was found that selection of the mining horizon and mine layout decisions tremendously influence ground stability.
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11/1/1997 - Information CircularsThis report examines the effects of mining height on injury rates in U.S. underground nonlongwall bituminous coal mines, controlling for both the employment size of the mine and the mining methods.
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11/1/1997 - Technology NewsThe use of seismic tomography to identify geologic hazards in underground mines is discussed.
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5/1/1997 - Technology NewsThe lack of sufficient vertical clearance in some underground mines is an impediment to providing adequate shock isolation systems on mine equipment seats.
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2/1/1997 - Conference papersThis paper summarized the past 20 years of U.S. research to ensure that underground coal miners work safely.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program