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12/1/2002 - Technology NewsThe growing realization of the importance of a healthy work environment along with increased regulations will require many stone mines to implement new ways to improve ventilation. In-place stone stoppings are one option.
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9/1/2002 - Technology NewsIn an effort to determine the effectiveness of multiple types of fire sensors for early and reliable mine fire detection, NIOSH has evaluated multiple sensors for early mine fire detection and nuisance signal discrimination.
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8/1/2002 - Technology NewsExperience, it is said, is the best teacher. Some experiences, however, should be shared so that no one else will ever have to live through them again. The fire at the Sunshine Mine is one such experience.
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6/1/2002 - Technology NewsMERITS simulates underground and surface events related to the disaster. It exposes the user to events that typically occur during a mine emergency, such as lack of information and miscommunication. It also presents trainees with issues that must be add...
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3/1/2002 - Technology NewsDuring an interview, Mr Kuhn spent about two hours describing the Farmington disaster, including the workplace climate leading up to the explosion, the events that took place in the 10 days after the explosion, and the nearly 10-year effort to safely an...
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3/1/2002 - Technology NewsThis video showcases Jim Mortensen, a "gypo" miner for nearly 40 years in a deep, underground silver mine in the west.
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8/1/2001 - Technology NewsAn announcement for Information Circular 9453 - Proceedings: New Technology for Coal Mine Roof Support.
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8/1/2001 - Technology NewsThis paper announces the availability of the proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Coal Pillar Mechanics and Design, which includes 15 papers from leading ground control specialists from the United States and other countries.
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6/1/2001 - Technology NewsDescription of a passive, inexpensive technique for monitoring explosion overpressures within sealed areas in underground coal mines.
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6/1/2001 - Technology NewsTwo new videos are now being released. Both of these videos were shot completely in operating underground hard-rock mines and used expert miners to tell the story.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program