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8/1/2003 - Conference papersA field study was conducted to evaluate four seat designs on shuttle cars, including two NIOSH-designed seats.
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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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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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1/1/1993 - 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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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