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4/1/2022 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA review of U.S. haul-truck-related fatal accidents from 2005 to 2018 that focuses on the initiating event, event outcome, hazards present, and possible preventative and mitigative controls.
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8/16/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article describing a field investigation completed to determine air velocities as well as operator dust exposure during shuttle car operation.
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3/19/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article discussing the development of a retrofitted noise control package for haul trucks and load-haul-dumps (LHDs) used in underground metal/nonmetal mines.
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12/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article describing the development and testing of ergonomics and safety audits for small and bulk bag filling, haul truck and maintenance and repair operations in coal preparation and mineral processing plants found at surface mine sites.
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11/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article investigating the potential use of canopy air curtain systems in protecting shuttle car operators from respirable dust.
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5/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn investigation into whole body vibration and hand-arm vibration exposures for mine/quarry haul truck drivers in relation to the haul truck activities of dumping, loading, and traveling with and without a load.
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7/1/2014 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article detailing a follow-up investigation to assess vibration exposure on haul trucks and front-end wheel loaders.
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4/1/2014 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article that presents a case study of a small surface mining organization to highlight the fatigue risk management system implemented at the studied mine site.
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1/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study gathered data to support earlier NIOSH findings that specialized padded seats are improved designs for coal mine shuttle cars. Study results have potential application to vehicles used in surface mining, construction, and agriculture.
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10/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study examines noise exposure inside haul truck cabs during a typical workday involving normal operator practices, the effect of cab noise reduction features, the consequence of disabling noise controls, and the significance of maintenance.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program