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6/1/2001 - Conference papersThe purpose of this paper is to set goals for the future generations of longwall shields.
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9/1/1996 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe US Bureau of Mines has developed an alternate method for facilitating lighting system mock-ups.
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1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThe U.S. Bureau of Mines developed and tested designs for 6 devices for use in underground mines to reduce materials-handling injuries. Particular attention was focused on making the designs practical, low cost, and easily fabricated.
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1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsA volume of papers from the USBM focused on preventing specific types of mining accidents--ones associated with materials handling (primarily back injuries), equipment maintenance, improper machine guarding, and ground failure during retreat mining.
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1/1/1993 - Reports of InvestigationsA prototype end-cab shuttle car (SC) design has been developed to improve protection and address ergonomic concerns of the SC operator in low coal mines. This report discusses research to modify a used 21SC JOY SC, retrofit the SC with the Bureau-devel...
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9/1/1984 - Contract reports, Open File ReportsThis report deals with information regarding a new Medium Frequency (MF) Wireless Communication System for underground mines. This new telecommunication system works on low loss electromagnetic wave propagation modes which allow it to provide quality ra...
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1/1/1980 - Open File ReportsThis report describes a study designed to evaluate a proposed modification in the cap lamp battery cord intended to reduce the incidence of snagging and catching of the cord.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program