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Mining News & Articles
2024
2024 Topic Selection Meeting for Mine Automation and Emerging Technologies Health and Safety Partnership
February 27, 2024 Newsworthy
Register for a topic selection meeting for the NIOSH Mine Automation and Emerging Technologies Health and Safety Partnership to be held at the 2024 SME Conference.
2023
NIOSH at SME 2024
December 19, 2023
Going to SME 2024 in Phoenix? We'll be there! Plan to stop by Booth #1325.
Celebrate Miners on Miners Day, December 6, 2023
December 5, 2023 Newsworthy
On December 6 every year, we acknowledge Miners Day and celebrate the men and women of the mining industry.
Registration open for November 2023 MSHRAC meeting
October 24, 2023
Registration for public participation is now open for the November 15, 2023 meeting of the Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee
2023 Meeting of the Automation and Emerging Technologies Partnership
September 21, 2023 Newsworthy
September 20-21, 2023 meeting of the Automation and Emerging Technologies Partnership.
2023 Spring Meeting of the Miner Health Partnership
June 15, 2023
The 2023 Spring Meeting of the Miner Health Partnership was held on June 15, 2023.
Special Medical Response Team Visits Pittsburgh
May 22, 2023
Members of the Special Medical Response Team recently paid a visit to NIOSH's Pittsburgh campus to train, learn, and collaborate.
Registration open for May 2023 MSHRAC meeting
April 25, 2023
Register now for the May 24, 2023 meeting of the Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee
SME Spring 2023 Seminar Series features NIOSH presentations
March 29, 2023
Register for virtual participation with the NIOSH presentations at the SME Pittsburgh Section Spring 2023 Seminar series.
2023 Agenda-Setting Meeting for Mine Automation and Emerging Technologies Health and Safety Partnership
February 28, 2023 Newsworthy
Register now to attend an agenda-setting meeting for the NIOSH Mine Automation and Emerging Technologies Health and Safety Partnership to be held at the 2023 SME Conference.
NIOSH at SME 2023
February 13, 2023 Newsworthy
Visit NIOSH's booth at SME and learn how you can use the latest in safety and health at your operation.
2022
2021 Mining Employment and Injury Data Now Available
December 20, 2022 Newsworthy
Looking for updated information? Use the latest data and statistics.
Emily Haas, Ph.D., Recognized as Global Leader
December 9, 2022 Newsworthy
Dr. Emily Haas was honored as a member of the 2022 cohort of 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining.
Registration open for Dec. 2022 MSHRAC meeting
December 8, 2022
Register now for the December 8, 2022 meeting of the Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee
Appreciate Miners on Miners Day, December 6, 2022
December 2, 2022 Newsworthy
On December 6 every year, we celebrate Miners Day and the men and women of the mining industry.
Learn what a noise-induced hearing loss sounds like
September 15, 2022 Newsworthy
The updated Hearing Loss Simulator offers users the chance to learn what a hearing loss sounds like without losing theirs.
2022 Meeting of the Automation and Emerging Technologies Partnership
September 14, 2022
September 14-15, 2022 meeting of the Automation and Emerging Technologies Partnership.
2022 Fall Meeting of the Miner Health Partnership
September 8, 2022 Newsworthy
2022 Fall Meeting of the Miner Health Partnership on Sept. 8, 2022.
Miner Health program requests input
August 31, 2022 Newsworthy
Help the NIOSH Miner Health program with your input about substance abuse and work
NIOSH Donates Equipment Used in Mining Research to Local Museum
August 9, 2022 Newsworthy
Following a donation from NIOSH, the public now has a chance to see historic mining research equipment in person.
SME Spring 2022 Seminar Series features NIOSH presentations
March 28, 2022
Register for virtual participation with the NIOSH presentations at the SME Pittsburgh Section Spring 2022 Seminar series.
2022 Spring Meeting of the Miner Health Partnership
March 10, 2022 Newsworthy
Register now for the 2022 Spring Meeting of the Miner Health Partnership on March 10, 2022
NIOSH at SME 2022
February 28, 2022 Newsworthy
Visit NIOSH's booth at SME and learn how you can use the latest in safety and health at your operation.
New Editions of Dust Control Guides for Coal and Industrial Minerals
January 31, 2022
New editions of NIOSH's dust control guides for coal mining and industrial minerals mining and processing
2021
Celebrate Miners on National Miners Day - December 6, 2021
December 3, 2021 Newsworthy
On December 6 every year, we celebrate Miners Day and the men and women of the mining industry.
2021 Inaugural Meeting of the Miner Health Partnership
November 17, 2021
The Inaugural Meeting of the Miner Health Partnership  was held on November 17, 2021
2021 Refuge Alternative Partnership Meeting
November 17, 2021
The 2021 Refuge Alternative Partnership Meetings were held on November 17-18
2021 Meeting of the Automation and Emerging Technologies Partnership
August 18, 2021
August 17-18, 2021 meeting of the Automation and Emerging Technologies Partnership.
Stephen G. Sawyer, Jr., Ph.D., Selected as New Director of PMRD
June 18, 2021 Newsworthy
Congratulations, Stephen G. Sawyer, Jr., PMRD's new director.
Mining Researchers Use Expertise to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
May 26, 2021 Newsworthy
The NIOSH Mining Program is in the fight against COVID-19 with two research projects that will help stop the spread of the virus.
Digging up relics of the Mining Program's Past
May 17, 2021
The archeological discovery of an old blast safe and testing apparatus at the site where our agency got its start is a reminder of how far mining research has come.
Mining Program Celebrates NIOSH's 50th Anniversary
April 27, 2021
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health turns 50 this year.
Escape respirator request for information (RFI)
April 8, 2021 Newsworthy
Submit input by 6/30/2021 in response to a request for information (RFI) from industry and manufacturers about mine escape respirators
Electrical engineer John Sammarco, Ph.D., Honored with Don S. Kingery Award
March 25, 2021 Newsworthy
Electrical engineer John Sammarco, Ph.D., was recently honored with the Don S. Kingery Award.
Biomechanical engineer Jennica Bellanca, M.S., Wins Young Engineer Award
March 25, 2021 Newsworthy
Biomechanical engineer Jennica Bellanca, M.S., was awarded the John T. Boyd Memorial Young Young Engineer Award.
NIOSH Mining Mechanical Engineer Wins Robert M. Peele Memorial Award
March 9, 2021 Newsworthy
NIOSH Mining mechanical engineer Jennica Bellanca was honored with the 2020 Robert M. Peele Award during the Society for Mining and Metallurgy Exploration's all-virtual 2021 conference and expo.
NIOSH at SME 2021
February 26, 2021 Newsworthy
Going to MINEXCHANGE, the 2021 SME Virtual Annual Conference & Expo? Check out our all-digital booth and view our technical presentations.
2020
Honoring Miners on National Miners Day - December 6, 2020
December 4, 2020 Newsworthy
Every day—and particularly today, Miners Day 2020—we honor miners.
Workshop held on Silica Exposure and Lung Disease in the Mining Industry
October 23, 2020 Newsworthy
The NIOSH-MSHA Respirable Mine Dust Partnership hosted an important workshop on silica exposure and lung disease in the mining industry on Oct. 22-23, 2020.
Tiny Technology Offers Big Promise for Mining Industry
October 13, 2020
Cutting-edge gas sensing technology offers big promise for the mining industry.
2020 Meeting of the Automation and Emerging Technologies Partnership
October 8, 2020 Newsworthy
First meeting of the automation and emerging technologies partnership conducted on Oct. 8 and 9, 2020.
Dust Control Researcher Honored with Career Achievement Award
October 5, 2020
Researcher Andy Cecala was recently honored by the Industrial Minerals Association - North America recognizing his 40 years of public service to the nation's miners.
2020 Rock Dust Partnership meeting
September 30, 2020
NIOSH Mining Program Rock Dust Partnership Meeting held on 9/30/2020
Software Developers Named Finalists for PPE App
September 9, 2020 Newsworthy
The Center for Plain Language named a team of software developers from the NIOSH Mining Program as finalists in the ClearMark COVID-19 category.
Two Sister Reports of Investigations on Ground Stress Research
July 21, 2020
Two Reports of Investigations provide detailed findings on ground stress redistribution resulting from mining, which could ultimately lead to significant improvements in the stability of mine excavations and ensure a safer working environment for miners.
Researchers Win Best Paper Award
April 7, 2020
A team of NIOSH Mining Program researchers was awarded the Stefanko Best Paper Award during the 2020 Society of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) Annual Conference and Expo.
Automation and Advanced Technologies Workgroup Releases Report
March 25, 2020
Read the report of the Automation and Advanced Technologies Workgroup to learn about research recommendation for NIOSH.
Jack Trackemas Wins Health and Safety Excellence Award
March 11, 2020
Jack Trackemas, the chief of NIOSH Mining's ground control branch, was awarded the Health and Safety Individual Excellence Award during this year's SME conference.
NIOSH at SME 2020
February 21, 2020
Visit NIOSH's booth at SME and learn how you can use the latest in safety and health at your operation.
2019
A Day to Celebrate Miners - Miners Day, December 6, 2019
December 6, 2019
On this day and every day, we celebrate the work of miners and honor the many contributions from the mining industry that make daily life possible.
NIOSH at 2019 Underground Stone Safety Seminar
October 11, 2019 Newsworthy
See NIOSH at the 24th Annual Underground Stone Safety Seminar, Dec. 10-11, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Researchers Share Knowledge with Colombian Partners
October 2, 2019 Newsworthy
Five NIOSH researchers recently traveled to Colombia to share scientific findings on a number of topics with the Colombian mining community.
Douglas Johns, M.S., Ph.D., Selected as New Director of Spokane Mining Research Division
September 30, 2019 Newsworthy
Dr. Douglas Johns is the new Spokane Mining Research Division Director.
NIOSH Response to 2018 NAS Dust Report
July 24, 2019 Newsworthy
Read NIOSH's response to the 2018 NAS report on dust monitoring and sampling
Emily Haas, Ph.D., Selected for Presidential Honor
July 12, 2019
Research behavioral scientist Emily J. Haas, Ph.D., has been named among the 2019 recipients of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).
Researchers Awarded Best Paper Honors at American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo
July 8, 2019
Two NIOSH Mining researchers are among those honored at the 2019 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo.
Mine Rescue and Response Researcher Honored by National Organization
July 3, 2019
Explosions technician Linda Chasko is the recipient of the Woman of the Year Award from the Holmes Mine Rescue Association.
Ground Control Researcher Honored with Achievement Award
July 1, 2019
The NIOSH Mining Program's Jack Trackemas was awarded the Robert Stefanko Distinguished Achievement Award in Mineral Engineering by Penn State University.
Mining Researcher Named a Finalist for "Sammies" Medal
May 14, 2019
Behavioral scientist Emily J. Haas, Ph.D., is a finalist for a Service to America medal. Vote for her for the People's Choice Award.
NIOSH Honored with Inaugural Award
April 10, 2019
NIOSH was awarded the inaugural Robert E. Murray Innovation Award at SME's Annual Conference and Expo in Denver.
NIOSH Posts Request for Information
March 18, 2019
Offer your input now on a Request for Information about automation and associated technologies in mining. RFI closes May 17.
Researcher Wins Best Paper Award
March 13, 2019
A team of NIOSH Mining researchers was awarded the Stefanko Best Paper Award at the 2019 SME conference and expo.
NIOSH at SME 2019
February 21, 2019
Visit NIOSH's booth at SME and learn how you can use the latest in safety and health at your operation.
Partnership Presentations Available
February 12, 2019
Access the recently posted presentations from our 2018-2019 partnership events.
2018
Mike Shahan Awarded CDC Engineer of the Year Award
December 20, 2018
NIOSH Mining's Mike Shahan was selected as CDC's Engineer of the Year by the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Celebrate our Miners on National Miners Day - December 6, 2018
December 3, 2018
Join the Mining Program in celebrating the hard work of the men and women who extract much-needed resources from the earth on National Miners Day on December 6, 2018.
Diesel Technology Workshop
November 30, 2018
Register now for the free 1/23/2019 MSHA/NIOSH Diesel Partnership workshop on advanced low-emissions technologies to reduce exposure to diesel exhaust.
NIOSH Seeks Input on Black Lung Screening
November 15, 2018
Offer your input today. Reply to a Request for Information in the Federal Register about participation in the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program.
Two Researchers Win Rock Mechanics Honors
October 15, 2018
Two researchers won Best Paper honors from the American Rock Mechanics Association.
Announcing 2018 NORA Mining Hearing Loss Webinar
October 5, 2018
Plan to attend this important webinar on hearing loss in mining on Nov. 1, 2018.
NIOSH at 2018 Underground Stone Seminar
September 27, 2018
See NIOSH at the 2018 Underground Stone Safety Seminar, Nov. 13 and 14 in Louisville, KY.
NIOSH Researchers Win Noise Control Award
September 24, 2018
Three NIOSH researchers recently won a significant award in the field of noise control.
NIOSH Researchers Win Ergonomics Award
September 24, 2018
An interdisciplinary group of NIOSH researchers recently won a prestigious award from the International Ergonomics Association.
Workshop on Emerging Technologies in Metal Mining
August 10, 2018
Come to our workshop on emerging health and safety issues associated with the implementation of automation and advanced technology in the U.S. metal mining industry.
Mining Researcher Honored with Prestigious Arthur S. Flemming Award
June 12, 2018
Dr. Emily Haas is the recipient of a highly prestigious Arthur S. Flemming Award, an honor bestowed annually on a select few government employees.
Mining Researcher Named a Finalist for Government Service Medal
May 8, 2018
Researcher John Sammarco, Ph.D., has been named a finalist for a Service to America medal in the Career Achievement category.
Remembering former Associate Director Lew Wade
April 27, 2018
NIOSH Mining remembers former Associate Director for Mining Dr. Lewis Wade, who passed away April 22, 2018.
NIOSH Mining Wins Awards at 2018 SME Annual Conference and Expo
March 2, 2018
NIOSH Mining's Jacob Carr and an interdisciplinary dust control team receive awards at 2018 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Minneapolis.
NIOSH Exhibit at the 2018 SME Annual Conference
February 23, 2018
NIOSH will showcase some of its latest mine safety and health research at the 2018 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) Annual Conference and Expo February 25-28 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
NIOSH at SME 2018
February 22, 2018
Learn about all of the NIOSH presentations Feb. 26-28 at SME 2018.
2017
Miner's Day - December 6, 2017
December 4, 2017
Miner's Day is December 6, 2017. We celebrate miners and honor the difficult work they do. Our society depends on them to produce the raw materials we need.
NIOSH Researcher Awarded Science Honor
October 31, 2017
Read about our researcher, John J. Sammarco, Ph.D., who was recently honored as an ABET fellow, a significant award in the field of science.
New Web Application: Hazard Recognition Challenge
October 26, 2017
Learn about the web application Hazard Recognition Challenge, in which users must find hazards in a virtual environment replicating a mine site.
NIOSH at 2017 Underground Stone Safety Seminar
October 18, 2017
See NIOSH at the 2017 Underground Stone Safety Seminar, Dec. 5 and 6 in Louisville, KY.
Webinar: Protecting Workers in Enclosed Cabs from Silica Exposure: Leveraging Research from the Mining Industry
October 16, 2017
Plan to attend this webinar to hear about protecting workers in enclosed cabs from silica exposure.
NIOSH Mining Program Appoints a New Director to its Spokane Mining Research Division
September 29, 2017
Meet Todd M. Ruff, MS, PE, the new Director of the Spokane Mining Research Division (SMRD) of the NIOSH Mining Program.
Knowing the Facts about Heat Stress in Mining
June 29, 2017
Learn about the risks associated with heat stress in mining and what you can do to keep yourself safe.
NIOSH Mining Webinar: Improvement of Longwall Ventilation
May 12, 2017
Plan to attend this important webinar on longwall ventilation and how to improve conditions for miners, Sept. 21, 2017.
Workshop on Elongate Mineral Particles: Integrating Terminology and Characterization
April 14, 2017
Participate in a NIOSH-sponsored National Academy of Sciences workshop on elongate mineral particles May 15-16, 2017, at the National Academies in Washington, D.C.
NIOSH Mining Brings Expertise to Washington
March 29, 2017
NIOSH Mining researchers shared their technical expertise in Washington with colleagues developing their own virtual reality space.
NIOSH Hearing Loss Prevention Unit is at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
March 6, 2017
NIOSH Mining's Hearing Loss Prevention Unit is offering free hearing tests at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas!
NIOSH at SME 2017
February 17, 2017
Find out about all of the NIOSH presentations Feb. 20-22 at SME 2017.
New Web Application: Safety Pays in Mining
February 17, 2017
Use the Safety Pays in Mining web application from NIOSH to learn how worker injuries—medical bills plus other costs—affect mining companies' finances.
NIOSH Exhibit at the 2017 SME Annual Conference
February 17, 2017
NIOSH will showcase some of its latest mine safety and health research at the 2017 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) Annual Conference and Expo February 19–22 in Denver, Colorado.
Refuge Alternative Research at SME 2017
February 13, 2017
Learn about NIOSH refuge alternative research at SME 2017.
Proximity Detection Research at SME 2017
February 13, 2017
Learn about NIOSH proximity detection research at SME 2017.
EVADE 2.0
February 1, 2017
The EVADE software has expanded to take in more data points and identify more hazardous exposures.
MSHA Media Event Highlights Mine Rescue Capabilities
January 6, 2017
Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration showcased many recent achievements in mine rescue capabilities at a Jan. 5, 2017, event, including NIOSH Mining technology.
2016
CPDM Helps Coal Miners Avoid Hazardous Dust
December 30, 2016
Find out how the continuous personal dust monitor (CPDM) is being used to reduce exposure to black lung-causing coal dust.
Miner's Day - December 6, 2016
December 2, 2016
Miner's Day is December 6, 2016. Celebrate our miners and the hard work they do to support our society and build a safe and prosperous mining industry.
10/19/2016 NIOSH Refuge Alternative Partnership Meeting
October 19, 2016
Refuge alternative partnership meeting held on Oct. 19, 2016.
NIOSH at 2016 Underground Stone Seminar
September 26, 2016
See NIOSH at the 2016 Underground Stone Seminar in Louisville, KY, on December 6-7.
NIOSH Self-Escape and Rescue Webinar
September 6, 2016
Reserve a spot now to attend a webinar Sept. 8 on mine rescue and self-escape.
Meet R.J. Matetic, the New Director of the Pittsburgh Mining Research Division
August 5, 2016
On June 13, 2016, Dr. R.J. Matetic became the director of the Pittsburgh Mining Research Division (PMRD) of the NIOSH Mining Program.
NIOSH Refuge Alternative Webinar
June 16, 2016
Reserve a spot now to attend a webinar on refuge alternatives June 23.
NIOSH Workshops at MINExpo 2016
June 3, 2016
See the latest mining safety and health solutions from NIOSH at two workshops going on now at MINExpo 2016.
NIOSH's Jacob Carr Receives Presidential Award
May 11, 2016
Congratulations to Pittsburgh Mining Research Division’s Jacob Carr, a recipient of this year’s Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).
International Noise Awareness Day
April 26, 2016
Celebrate International Noise Awareness Day and learn about resources to reduce noise exposure and prevent noise-induced hearing loss.
PDM3700 notice about user manual updates
March 29, 2016
Read the latest notice about operating manual updates for the NIOSH-certified PDM3700 Personal Dust Monitor
NIOSH Researcher Receives Two Government Engineering Awards
February 25, 2016
NIOSH researcher John Sammarco has won two government engineering awards.
NIOSH Engineer Chosen for Presidential Early Career Award
February 25, 2016
NIOSH engineer Jacob Carr is receiving the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
Proximity Detection Research at SME 2016
February 19, 2016
Learn about NIOSH's proximity detection research at SME 2016
NIOSH at SME 2016
February 19, 2016
NIOSH will be at SME 2016 to share research and interact with stakeholders.
Breathing Air Supplies and Refuge Alternative Research at SME 2016
February 19, 2016
Learn about NIOSH breathing air supply research and refuge alternative recommendations at SME 2016.
NIOSH Exhibit at the 2016 SME Annual Conference
February 19, 2016
Stop by the NIOSH SME exhibit at Booth 1211 to try out new software, see technology demonstrations, or pick up one of our latest publications.
NIOSH Welcomes its New Associate Director for Mining
February 8, 2016
Meet Dr. Jessica E. Kogel, the Associate Director for Mining and head of the NIOSH Office of Mine Safety and Health Research.
OMSHR Welcomes a New Director to its Spokane Mining Research Division
January 10, 2016
Meet Dr. Eric A. Lutz, the new Director of OMSHR's Spokane Mining Research Division.
2015
Miner's Day - December 6, 2015
December 4, 2015
Celebrate National Miner's Day on December 6, 2015 to honor our miners and the hard work they do to support our society and build a safe and prosperous mining industry.
Through-the-earth Communications Technologies Available
September 1, 2015
A feature story about through-the-earth communcations technologies available for mine emergencies.
BG 4 Breathing Apparatus Training Software Released
September 1, 2015
The BG 4 Benching Trainer Software is an interactive software program developed by NIOSH and targeted as reinforcement training of benching competencies for mine rescue personnel.
Rapid Rescue Drilling Equipment Transferred to National Mine Health and Safety Academy
June 16, 2015
A feature story about the transfer of rapid rescue drilling equipment to the National Mine Health and Safety Academy.
New Drill Bit Isolator Reduces Noise
April 14, 2015
NIOSH-developed technology reduces drilling noise for coal mine roof bolting machines by 3-5 decibels. A drill bit isolator using this technology is now commercially available.
Announcing New Publication on Refuge Alternatives
April 1, 2015
A feature story to announce the publication of a new NIOSH RI on built-in-place refuge alternatives.
NIOSH OMSHR at the 2015 SME Annual Meeting
February 13, 2015
NIOSH will showcase some of its latest mine safety and health innovations at the 2015 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) Annual Conference and Expo February 15–18 in Denver, Colorado.
2014
Fatigue Management for Haul Truck Drivers: A Low-Tech Solution for a Small Mine
October 28, 2014
A feature story of how a small mine implemented a fatigue management program for its haul truck drivers.
Data Detectives: How NIOSH Mining Corrected a Century-old Error
July 21, 2014
A feature describing data from 1911 that was misreported as a mine disaster.
Brody Mine Accident Highlights Need for Retreat Mining Safety
May 20, 2014
A short feature story describing NIOSH products on retreat mining.
Announcing Two New Sister Publications on Refuge Alternatives
March 27, 2014
Announcing Two New Sister Publications on Refuge Alternatives
New Equipment and Protocol for Drilling Large-Diameter Rescue Boreholes
January 28, 2014
A feature story about new equipment and protocol for drilling large-diameter rescue boreholes.
2013
Helmet Video Recorder Helps to Identify High Dust Exposure
June 5, 2013
Mine operators have a new tool for identifying specific work tasks that cause high respirable dust exposure for workers.
NIOSH Illumination Research Addresses Visual Performance Needs with LED Technology
April 10, 2013
This feature article describes NIOSH efforts to develop improved illumination technologies for the mining environment.
OMSHR at the 2013 SME Annual Meeting
February 20, 2013
A feature page about OMSHR activities at the SME Annual Meeting.
2012
New National Survey of the U.S. Mining Population Published
December 14, 2012
The most comprehensive survey of our nation’s mining population.
Proximity Detection: A Continuing Research Imperative
December 3, 2012
December 3, 2012 feature on proximity detection research
Ground Control Research: Considering Local Geology to Improve Longwall Pillar Stability
November 14, 2012
A description of two Ground Control Program projects that aim to enhance mine safety through improved longwall pillar designs that consider a mine’s local geology.
Dust Control Handbooks for Coal Mining and Metal/Nonmetal Mining
November 9, 2012
A pair of new handbooks from NIOSH to identify and promote engineering controls to protect mine workers from overexposures to dust.
OMSHR's New Website
September 24, 2012
OMSHR’s New Website
OMSHR Activities at MINExpo 2012
September 24, 2012
A summary of OMSHR activities at the 2012 MineExpo conference.
Coal Mine Explosion Prevention Accomplishments
September 14, 2012
Coal Mine Explosion Prevention Accomplishments
Inundations Can Put Miners at Risk by Blocking Escape Routes
June 30, 2012
Inundation, or water suddenly entering a mine, is not that uncommon.
Deep Metal Mine Fatality Raises Questions on Use of Cemented Fill
May 20, 2012
In light of recent accidents in metal mines, some fatal, NIOSH OMSHR is again studying the use of cemented fill in mining operations.
2011
Coal Mine Explosion Prevention
December 9, 2011
Preventing coal mine explosions requires a suite of control strategies and NIOSH continues to conduct research to develop more effective intervention measures.
Trend in Black Lung Cases Concerns NIOSH Researchers
December 9, 2011
Implementation of dust control technology and improved dust monitoring are effective ways for mine operators to reduce exposures to respirable coal dust. OMSHR is working to assist the industry’s efforts to limit miner exposure to dust.
Technology for Real-Time Monitoring of Coal Dust Explosion Hazards
December 5, 2011
The NIOSH Coal Dust Explosibility Meter (CDEM) is available for purchase and use in underground coal mines. A recent Information Circular supports its use for real-time explosibility testing of rock and coal dust samples.
Intelligent Proximity Detection to Improve Miner Safety
November 28, 2011
NIOSH is developing a prototype intelligent system that provides enhanced protection by continuously monitoring miners’ positions in relation to the machine and established safety zones.
Rib Falls: A Major Ground Control Issue
June 29, 2011
NIOSH's OMSHR is starting a new project to produce guidance and tools to improve management of rib fall hazards.
New Rock Dusting Standard to Prevent Coal Mine Explosions
May 25, 2011
NIOSH recommends a new standard of 80% total incombustible content be required in intake airways of bituminous coal mines in the absence of methane.
Page last reviewed: November 1, 2021
Page last updated: February 13, 2024
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