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10/1/2002 - Conference papersThe functional safety of programmable electronic (PE) mining systems is an international issue and concern. From 1995 to 2001, 11 PE-related mining incidents in the U.S. were reported by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
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8/1/2002 - Conference papersA high percentage of longwall shields, which provide ground control in mines, operate well below the rated support capacity due to hydraulic malfunctions. NIOSH developed a computer program to identify shields not performing to rated specifications.
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2/1/2002 - Conference papersThis paper summarizes flyrock and blast area security fatalities from 1989-1999, examining causative factors. Accident data indicates that flyrock and lack of blast area security were primary causes of blasting related injuries in surface mining.
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8/1/2001 - Conference papersThe goal of this project was to design and evaluate devices that can be installed with traditional primary or secondary roof supports, and that are easy to handle/install under temporary or previously supported roof.
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8/1/2000 - Conference papersRecent studies have shown that miners performing construction, maintenance, and repair (CMR) work activities in the conduct of their jobs incur from 39 to 65 percent of all reported injuries in the mining industry. To address this issue, an interactive...
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5/1/2000 - Conference papersWell-prepared personnel and an effective emergency response plan are essential components of any emergency command center. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is developing an Internet-based, computer simulation training...
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3/1/1999 - Conference papersThis conference paper presents some findings obtained from interviews with coal miners about why supervisors sometimes fail to enforce an important mine safety rule.
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6/1/1998 - Conference papersThere has been some improvement in overall mine fire preparedness. However, little data has been gathered on a site-by-site basis to determine what improvements might be made on a local level.
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3/1/1997 - Conference papersSudden, violent failures of rock around mine openings influence access, ventilation, and safety in both hard-rock and coal mines. The authors initiated a comprehensive study to develop predictive tools for assessing potential rock failure.
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1/1/1996 - Conference papersThis address covers the areas of assessing the current status of the Mining Health and Safety Research Program and outlining the need and direction for continued research.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program