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• Solutions to Prevent Materials-Handling Injuries in Underground Coal Mines
  2/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper describes three mechanical methods - the mobile manipulator, the in-mine hoist, and a cable-handling system - developed by NIOSH to reduce injuries related to handling supplies or material, loading and unloading, and moving power cables.
• A Model for the Structure of Round-Strand Wire Ropes
  6/1/2001 - Non-peer reviewed journal articles
  This report provides a generalized mathematical model that completely describes the geometry of the wires in round-strand wire ropes.
• Mine Shaft Conveyance Monitoring
  10/1/2000 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A report on technology to enhance safety during mine hoisting developed by NIOSH researchers.
• Safer Mine Hoisting With Conveyance Position and Load Monitoring
  9/1/1999 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A mine shaft is the lifeline to underground mines. Mine operators depend on safe, uninterrupted, and efficient movement of workers and materials. The shaft and hoisting system provides access to the network of openings used to recover the underground ...
• Model for the Structure of Round-Strand Wire Ropes
  9/1/1998 - Reports of Investigations
  The behavior of wire ropes used in hoisting is not well understood. In an effort to improve this understanding, the structure of round-strand wire ropes was analyzed. This report provides a generalized mathematical model that completely describes the g...
• Technology News 458 - Development of a Research Facility to Improve Mine Hoisting and Ore Pass Safety
  5/1/1997 - Technology News
  The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has requested new safeguards and design criteria for hoists and ore passes. However, equipment suppliers and mining companies cannot justify the costs nor interrupt production to develop and test safer te...
• Development of a Mine Hoist and Ore Pass Research Facility
  2/1/1997 - Reports of Investigations
  A Report of Investigations detailing research aimed at preventing injuries and fatalities related to vertical movement of personnel and materials in mine shafts and ore passes.
• A PC-Based Monitoring System for Mine Hoisting
  10/1/1995 - Conference papers
  The objective of the research is to prevent injuries and fatalities related to hoist and elevator operations. Monitoring and controlling mine hoisting operations will allow hoist operators, inspectors, and maintenance personnel to increase their awarene...