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• An Exploratory Study of Loading and Morphometric Factors Associated with Specific Failure Modes in Fatigue Testing of Lumbar Motion Segments
  3/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  Thirty-six human lumbar motion segments were fatigue tested using spinal compressive and shear loads that simulated lifting a 9 kg weight in three torso flexion angles. Results indicated that stellate endplate fractures were associated with increased po...
• Blasting Injuries in Surface Mining with Emphasis on Flyrock and Blast Area Security
  1/1/2004 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper describes several fatal injury case studies, analyzes causative factors, and emphasizes preventive measures.
• Machine Injury Prediction by Simulation Using Human Models
  1/1/2003 - Conference papers
  Computer human modeling was used to examine machine appendage speed. The objective was to determine the impact of roof bolter machine appendage speed on the likelihood of the operator coming in contact with the appendage.
• Verification and Validation of Roof Bolter Simulation Models for Studying Events Between a Machine and its Operator
  6/1/2001 - Conference papers
  This paper presents the results of a study to verify and validate a computer model that represents and analyzes motions and hazardous events in a simulated three-dimensional workplace. The purpose of the computer model is to support research that is in...
• Haulage Truck Dump Site Safety: An Examination of Reported Injuries
  3/1/2001 - Information Circulars
  Working in elevated areas near an edge is a common hazard for operators of off-highway mobile mining equipment. Serious injuries involving haulage trucks working at dump sites are examined for the period 1988 to 1997.
• Injuries, Illnesses, and Hazardous Exposures in the Mining Industry, 1986-1995: A Surveillance Report
  5/1/2000 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This surveillance report summarizes data on work-related fatal and nonfatal injuries, illnesses, and hazardous exposures in the mining industry for the 10-year period 1986-1995.
• Characterization of Jolting and Jarring on Operators of Surface Mine Haulage Trucks
  11/1/1999 - Conference papers
  A system that ties acceleration data with Global Positioning System (GPS) data was developed, assembled, and tested to track the frequency and causes of jolting and jarring of heavy equipment operators.
• A General Framework for Prioritizing Research To Reduce Injuries and Diseases in Mining
  12/1/1998 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The main premise of this paper is that often the best opportunities to reduce these rates are not revealed by retrospective analysis of injury and illness data. Instead, a proactive approach is needed that accounts for risks to specific hazards that can...
• A Comparison of Longwall & Continuous Mining Safety in U.S. Coal Mines 1988-1997
  6/1/1998 - Conference papers
  This paper contains the results of an examination of accident, injury, employment, and production information reported to the U.S. Department of Labor's Mines Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and provides information on some of the measures longw...
• Injury Analysis of Pennsylvania Small Surface Coal Mines
  3/1/1998 - Conference papers
  This paper is a descriptive analysis of injuries and fatalities at small surface bituminous coal mining companies in Pennsylvania.