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6/1/2001 - Conference papersNIOSH has developed an entire toolbox of computer programs that have been effectively transferred to the mining community.
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1/1/2001 - Conference papersThis paper presents a technique for representing and analyzing random motions and hazardous events in a computer simulated three-dimensional workplace, providing machine designers and safety analysts with a new technique to evaluate ways to reduce opera...
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8/1/2000 - Conference papersThe Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the median age of the mining workforce is rising faster than the overall U.S. civilian labor force. The Mine Safety and Health Administration reports that the percentage of injured and ill workers who are 45...
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3/1/1999 - Conference papersRecently, powerful design methods have emerged from analysis of large data bases of real-world pillar successes and failures. In the process, our understanding of pillar mechanics has been greatly enriched.
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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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8/1/1998 - Conference papersGround conditions at 10 Australian longwall mines and two room-and-pillar mines are compared with an extensive database from U.S. mines. Comparisons include the Coal Mine Roof Rating, roof support, pillar design, and ground control conditions.
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8/1/1998 - Conference papersBased on field investigations and a U.S. coal mines database containing 12 mines and 639 roof falls, NIOSH determines the factors that influence intersection instability and provides guidelines for the safe excavation and support of intersections.
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6/1/1998 - Conference papersThis paper contains the results of an examination of accident, injury, employment, and production information reported to the U.S. Department of Labor's Mines Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and provides information on some of the measures longw...
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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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2/1/1997 - Conference papersNIOSH initiated the development of a fixed-site machine-mounted continuous respirable dust monitor. The technology chosen for monitor development is the Rupprecht and Patashnick Co., Inc. tapered element oscillating microbalance. Laboratory and in-mine ...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program