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• Independent Contractor Trends in the United States Mining Industry
  9/1/1996 - Conference papers
  Employment and accident trends of independent contractors working at coal and noncoal mines in the United States are reported.
• Ignition Tests With a Fiber-Optic Powered Instrument
  9/1/1996 - Conference papers
  New types of industrial instruments use fiber-coupled laser energy to power remote sensors. The U.S. Bureau of Mines began an investigation of laser-powered fiber-optic instruments in explosive atmospheres in support of the standard-making process.
• An Electromagnetic Spatial/Spectral Sensor for Geological Measurements
  9/1/1996 - Conference papers
  The U.S. Department of Energy Pittsburgh Research Center, has developed and field tested a spatial, spectral sensor for measuring the thickness of mineral deposits.
• Continuous Respirable Mine Dust Monitor Development
  8/1/1996 - Conference papers
  In response to an MSHA task group recommendation, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Pittsburgh Research Center, initiated the development of a fixed-site machine-mounted continuous respirable dust monitor.
• Impact, Thermal, and Shock Sensitivity of Molten TNT and of Asphalt-Contaminated Molten TNT
  7/1/1996 - Conference papers
  Research evaluating the autoclave meltout process to recover TNT from MK-9 depth bombs.
• Leadership Characteristics in Escape from Three Underground Mine Fires
  5/1/1996 - Conference papers
  The characteristics of leaders under the duress of an emergency are important in the development of emergency planning, training, and in the management of an actual emergency. The U.S. Bureau of Mines analyzed the leadership behavior in three undergroun...
• Low Temperature Limits for Mixing Recycled Oil, Diesel Fuel, and Ammonium Nitrate to Make ANFO-Type Blasting Agents
  2/1/1996 - Conference papers
  Research was conducted to determine the safe operating conditions for using recycled (used) lubricating oil from mining equipment as a partial replacement for diesel fuel to make ANFO-type blasting agents.
• SPONCOM - A Computer Program for the Prediction of the Spontaneous Combustion Potential of an Underground Coal Mine
  1/1/1996 - Conference papers
  The United States Bureau of Mines (USBM) developed sponcom to aid in the assessment of the spontaneous combustion risk of an underground mining operation.
• Safety Analysis of Surface Haulage Accidents
  1/1/1996 - Conference papers
  Report on research analyzing single and multiple causes of surface haulage accidents.
• Update on Mining Health and Safety Research
  1/1/1996 - Conference papers
  This address covers the areas of assessing the current status of the Mining Health and Safety Research Program and outlining the need and direction for continued research.