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10/29/2018 - PC softwareSoftware for stone mine pillar design.
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8/20/2013 - PC softwareA software program to help improve mine layouts for control of horizontal stress.
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8/20/2013 - PC softwareA software program for designing web and barrier pillars for Highwall Mining.
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8/20/2013 - PC softwareSoftware for designing pillars for longwall mines
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8/20/2013 - PC softwareSoftware for designing pillars for room-and-pillar retreat mining.
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8/20/2013 - PC softwareA software program that helps to identify the location and likely severity of multiple seam interactions
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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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Injury data show a dramatic reduction in roof skin injuries when screening is used. Five case studies in which roof screen was used are presented along with the costs of materials, impact on bolting advance rates, and potential ergonomic risks.
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Roof screening has been found to be very effective in controlling the fall of small rocks from the immediate roof surface. Data is presented from two mines that show a dramatic reduction in roof skin injuries when screening is used.
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This video teaches the importance of proper roof scaling in underground mining to avoid injury and improve work conditions.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program