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8/20/2013 - PC softwareThis installable toolbar provides quick access to seven NIOSH ground control software packages.
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6/1/2011 - Technology NewsTo develop a portable field-use testing system for conducting ASTM-1550-05 round determinate panel tests.
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1/1/2011 - Peer reviewed journal articlesIn recent years, the number of some annual ground fall fatalities has approached zero, indicating that significant progress has been made. However, more progress is needed to reduce injuries caused by rock falling between supports and by rib falls.
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2/1/2009 - Conference papersEach of the electronic versions of the MSHA fatality reports since 1995 was analyzed in detail, categorized by the type of the ground fall hazard. The remainder of the paper is devoted to evaluating each of the five largest categories.
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7/1/2008 - Conference papersThe centerpiece of this project is development of a Dynamic Failure Control Program to monitor evolution of dynamic failure hazards with changing geologic conditions to assure that control and protective measures are appropriately deployed.
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7/1/2008 - Conference papersThis paper reviews 11 prevention control techniques for coal mine bursts.
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7/1/2008 - Conference papersThis paper explores the relationships between deep-seated and shallow in situ stresses in several of the world’s coalfields, using a data base of more than 350 stress measurements from underground coal mines.
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11/1/2007 - Technology NewsResearch by NIOSH on multiple-seam mining has resulted in two ground control products. The first is IC 9495 which is a proceedings document. The second is the Analysis of Multiple-Seam Stability software package. Each product is briefly described.
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7/1/2007 - Conference papersThis paper describes some successful techniques and machine modifications that were evaluated for ergonomic considerations and are being used in productive mines to assist with roof screen installation.
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Multiple-seam interactions are a major ground control hazard in many U.S. underground coal mines. NIOSH has been conducting research to develop better techniques for predicting the location and severity of multiple-seam interactions.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program