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Mining Contract: Modification and Approval of Mine Rescue Support Machine
Keywords: Escape and rescue equipment Rescue
This page is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated.
Contract #
200-2017-94151Start Date
8/14/2017End Date
12/31/2020Research Concept
This technology could be valuable to mine rescue personnel, who could put this machine to work performing difficult tasks or going into areas of a mine environment that may not be safe for crews to enter.
Contract Status & Impact
This contract is complete. To receive a copy of the final report, send a request to mining@cdc.gov.
A prototype mine rescue support machine design was developed and built based on input from the mine rescue community. The prototype was well-received by mine rescue personnel, some of whom thought it could benefit mine rescue and recovery work by not only making it easier to perform tough tasks, but also by reducing exposure of personnel to potential hazards, and thus improving safety. The experience gained during these operational training exercises resulted in several requested modifications to the prototype to improve its functionality during mine emergency response. The machine will need approval by MSHA in order to be used in a real-world mine rescue environment
These modifications as well as permissibility certification are being addressed under the current contract.
See Also
Development and Demonstration of a Robotic Support Vehicle for Underground Mine Rescue Efforts
Development and Testing of a Mine Escape Vehicle (MEV)
Efficiency Improvement Study of Mine Rescue Breathing Apparatus and Development of an Improved Prototype CCBA
Gemini-Scout Mine Rescue Vehicle Update
Mine Rescue Training Simulations and Technology
New Vest Style Escape SCSR Through SCSR Efficiency Improvement Study
Rapid Rescue Drilling Equipment Transferred to National Mine Health and Safety Academy
Rapid Response Rescue Drilling System Development for Mine Rescue Application
Rescue Technologies and Training
Seismic Detection of Trapped Miners Using In-Mine Geophones
Page last reviewed: April 10, 2020
Page last updated: September 15, 2022
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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