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• Threshold Powers and Delays for Igniting Propane and Butane-Air Mixtures by CW Laser-heated Small Particles
  11/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  NIOSH researchers studied laser safety in potentially flammable environments. Researchers measured threshold igniting powers as a function of beam diameter for butane and propane-air mixtures by laser-heating targets placed on optical fiber tips.
• Knowledge Management and Transfer for Mine Emergency Response
  9/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  US coal mining organizations are losing the knowledge they need to be able to respond to emergencies. Knowledge management provides a useful perspective from which to view the problem. Knowledge can be managed by cultivating it through narratives.
• Methane-Air Mixtures Ignited by CW Laser-Heated Targets on Optical Fiber Tips: Comparison of Targets, Optical Fibers, and Ignition Delays
  9/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  Researchers conducted experiments to estimate the mean and standard deviation of laser powers needed to ignite 6% methane-air atmospheres using single-mode optical fiber tips covered by two types of iron oxide mixed with a ceramic adhesive.
• Detrimental Effects of Capacitance on High-Resistance-Grounded Mine Distribution Systems
  9/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  There are potential detrimental effects of capacitance charging currents during line-to-ground faults in mine power distribution systems. A representative mine power system is modeled, and simulations with faults at various locations are conducted.
• Operationalizing Normal Accident Theory for Safety-Related Computer Systems
  11/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  Normal Accident Theory is a classic argument in organizational sociology, although it has been criticized as having imprecise definitions and lacking criteria for quantifying complexity. These limitations are addressed by a unique approach.
• Evaluation of the SKC® DPM Cassette for Monitoring Diesel Particulate Matter in Coal Mines
  12/1/2004 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A commercial version of the BOM impactor, called the DPM Cassette, was recently introduced by SKC®. Tests were conducted to evaluate the performance of the DPM Cassette for measuring diesel-source elemental carbon in the presence of coal dust.
• Fatal Accidents Due to Flyrock and Lack of Blast Area Security and Working Practices in Mining
  11/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper describes six representative fatalities due to flyrock and lack of blast area security in coal and nonmetal mines. Several mines were visited to collect information relative to working practices aimed at mitigating blasting hazards.
• Electrical Accidents in the Mining Industry, 1990-1999
  11/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This NIOSH study was conducted to focus future research on the most significant electrical problems in the mining industry. Data from 1,926 mine electrical accidents (including 75 fatalities) that occurred between 1990 and 1999 were studied.
• Continuous Wave Laser Ignition Thresholds of Coal Dust Clouds
  8/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  Laser-based instruments are used in areas where coal dust ignition presents a safety hazard. This NIOSH study determines when an optical beam may be considered a potential ignition source in underground coal mines or coal storage facilities.
• Safer Mine Layouts for Underground Stone Mines Subjected to Excessive Levels of Horizontal Stress
  4/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  At an underground stone mine, a modified stress-control mine layout is reducing hazardous conditions associated with excessive horizontal stress. Findings show that the layout provides more stable conditions, resulting in a safer working environment.