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12/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesIn this paper, the production rate-pressure behaviors of six gob gas ventholes drilled over three adjacent panels were analyzed by using conventional multi-rate drawdown analysis techniques.
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9/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper quantifies potential savings in WC premiums due to a reduction in rock fall injuries after roof screening in Pennsylvania’s underground coal mines. Two hypothetical mines with realistic injury and WC premium estimates were used.
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7/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe aims of this research were to determine the effectiveness of arbitrary shape coding in reducing selection error rates in a virtual analogy of roof-bolting and whether any advantages exist for mirror or place layouts for dual control situations.
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1/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesDiscusses a cooperative research effort to lower respirable dust levels in an enclosed cab on an older surface drill at a silica sand operation. A number of modifications were incorporated into the drill's filtration and pressurization system, as well a...
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12/1/2016 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article by NIOSH discusses a prototype flooded-bed scrubber that was evaluated for float coal dust control in the return of a continuous miner section.
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Reducing Non-Contact Electric Arc Injuries: An Investigation of Behavioral and Organizational Issues11/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH investigated behavioral components associated with arc flash incidents in the mining industry and recommended interventions based on the findings.
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4/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA quick, safe, and effective method has been developed that allows workers to clean their dust laden work clothing periodically throughout the day.
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6/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper provides a summary of work done in a study on fires and explosions in underground U.S. coal mines that were caused by flame cutting and welding operations to determine the root causes of these types of fires and explosions.
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10/1/2016 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article by NIOSH describing testing of three different versions of relief valves and their effectiveness in regulating the pressure in a built-in-place refuge alternative.
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3/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA study about testing relief valves in underground refuge alternatives. These spaces require an air source to supply breathable air to the occupants. A relief prevents unsafe pressures from building up inside the refuge.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program