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1/1/2015 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA report characterizing exposure histories and respiratory disease among surface coal miners identified with progressive massive fibrosis from a 2010 to 2011 pneumoconiosis survey.
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2/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesIn 2000, NIOSH initiated a long-term project to demonstrate how to implement an ergonomics process to identify and reduce exposures to ergonomic risk factors found in mining. This paper discusses how a coal mine implemented an ergonomics program.
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1/1/2004 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper describes several fatal injury case studies, analyzes causative factors, and emphasizes preventive measures.
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4/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articlesDevices to monitor the blind areas of mining equipment are needed to provide a warning to operators when a vehicle, person, or change in terrain is nearby. Tests have shown that it is feasible to add proximity warning devices to existing systems.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program