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9/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper quantifies potential savings in WC premiums due to a reduction in rock fall injuries after roof screening in Pennsylvania’s underground coal mines. Two hypothetical mines with realistic injury and WC premium estimates were used.
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12/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articlesMany rock fall injuries can be prevented with roof screen, but many coal mines are reluctant to use it due to added cost. This study looked at potential savings in workers' compensation premiums due reduced rock fall injuries after roof screening.
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9/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study evaluates the circumstances leading to fall from equipment injuries in the mining industry.
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2/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper describes three mechanical methods - the mobile manipulator, the in-mine hoist, and a cable-handling system - developed by NIOSH to reduce injuries related to handling supplies or material, loading and unloading, and moving power cables.
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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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8/1/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA study applying the task-technology fit framework to investigate the fit between mobile proximity detection systems and mining relative to health and safety
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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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8/1/2017 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper analyzes U.S. roof bolter fatal and nonfatal lost-time injury data at underground work locations for all commodities from 2004 through 2013 and determines risk indices for six roof bolting tasks.
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2/6/2015 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA report that discusses current knowledge and potential data sources of MNM miner health.
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3/1/2014 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article concerning the findings of a study of mining industry electrical injuries reported to the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for the years 2000 to 2009.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program