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11/1/2008 - Reports of InvestigationsNIOSH experimentally investigated various factor effects on cab air filtration system performance.
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6/1/2007 - Reports of InvestigationsNIOSH studied technology and methods that could reduce accidents involving surface mining equipment. These proximity warning systems included radar, sonar, GPS, radio transceiver tags, and combinations of radar and cameras.
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7/1/2000 - Reports of InvestigationsShort-dumping rather than edge-dumping might reduce dumping-related accidents, but many operators believe it is less cost effective. To evaluate this perception, NIOSH reviewed the costs of various dumping methods at waste and spoil piles.
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1/1/1993 - Reports of InvestigationsThe U.S. Bureau of Mines investigated a method of using inert gas to prevent the formation of explosive gas mixtures in auger highwall mining of coal. A combination of gasoline and diesel engine exhaust gases was introduced into the auger drill hole us...
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1/1/1992 - Reports of InvestigationsThe U.S. Bureau of Mines developed and tested a teleoperating system to control a new highwall mining system. Surface and production testing proved that the teleoperating system supplied the operator with sufficient sensory information to operate the m...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program