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• Deep Metal Mine Fatality Raises Questions on Use of Cemented Fill
  9/28/2012 - News articles
  In light of recent accidents in metal mines, some fatal, NIOSH OMSHR is again studying the use of cemented fill in mining operations.
• Roof and Rib Fall Incident Trends: a 10-Year Profile
  1/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A comprehensive analysis of these events was conducted to better understand where and why these incidents occurred.
• Characteristics of the Top Five Most Frequent Injuries in United States Mining Operations, 2003-2007
  1/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This report describes an alternative method of analyzing and presenting MSHA data for the purpose of identifying high-cost, high-severity injuries and illnesses.
• Underground Coal Mining Disasters and Fatalities: United States, 1900-2006
  1/1/2009 - Historical information, Publications
  NIOSH researchers reviewed mining fatality surveillance data from the period 1900-2006, and using MSHA reports collected additional data on the deaths and circumstances associated with the Sago, Alma, and Darby incidents. They also reviewed published ma...
• 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.
• Occupational Electrical Injuries in the United States, 1992-1998, and Recommendations for Safety Research
  8/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  Data show that 2,287 U.S. workers died and 32,807 workers sustained days away from work due to electrical shock or electrical burn injuries between 1992 and 1998. A primary causal factor was identified for each fatality.
• A Summary of Fatal Accidents Due to Flyrock and Lack of Blast Area Security in Surface Mining, 1989 to 1999
  2/1/2002 - Conference papers
  This paper summarizes flyrock and blast area security fatalities from 1989-1999, examining causative factors. Accident data indicates that flyrock and lack of blast area security were primary causes of blasting related injuries in surface mining.
• 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.
• Best Practices to Mitigate Injuries and Fatalities from Rock Falls
  8/1/2000 - Conference papers, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This paper presents an overview of the most significant ground control hazards facing today's mineworkers, as well as best practices to reduce these risks.
• The Effects of Disaster on Workers: A Study of Burnout in Investigators of Serious Accidents and Fatalities in the U.S. Mining Industry
  5/1/2000 - Conference papers
  Based on the anecdotal data, the authors suggest that specific training in working with grieving families and greater organizational support would be appropriate. In addition, utilizing local community mental health and/or pastoral services are suggested.