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6/1/2001 - Conference papersThe purpose of this paper is to set goals for the future generations of longwall shields.
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8/1/2000 - Conference papersRecent studies have shown that miners performing construction, maintenance, and repair (CMR) work activities in the conduct of their jobs incur from 39 to 65 percent of all reported injuries in the mining industry. To address this issue, an interactive...
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9/1/1996 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe US Bureau of Mines has developed an alternate method for facilitating lighting system mock-ups.
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1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThis paper discusses methods for reducing musculoskeletal injuries in mines. Included are discussions of how to implement ergonomics committees, methods for identifying hazards, ways to formulate and implement solutions, and followup analysis.
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1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThe U.S. Bureau of Mines developed and tested designs for 6 devices for use in underground mines to reduce materials-handling injuries. Particular attention was focused on making the designs practical, low cost, and easily fabricated.
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1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsA volume of papers from the USBM focused on preventing specific types of mining accidents--ones associated with materials handling (primarily back injuries), equipment maintenance, improper machine guarding, and ground failure during retreat mining.
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1/1/1993 - Reports of InvestigationsA prototype end-cab shuttle car (SC) design has been developed to improve protection and address ergonomic concerns of the SC operator in low coal mines. This report discusses research to modify a used 21SC JOY SC, retrofit the SC with the Bureau-devel...
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9/1/1984 - Contract reports, Open File ReportsThis report deals with information regarding a new Medium Frequency (MF) Wireless Communication System for underground mines. This new telecommunication system works on low loss electromagnetic wave propagation modes which allow it to provide quality ra...
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1/1/1980 - Open File ReportsThis report describes a study designed to evaluate a proposed modification in the cap lamp battery cord intended to reduce the incidence of snagging and catching of the cord.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program