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Mining Publication: Practical Techniques to Improve the Air Quality in Underground Stone Mines
Keywords: Dust control Inhaling harmful substances Stone mining Stoppings Underground mining 
 Ventilation
This page is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated. Contact NIOSH Mining if you need an accessible version.
Original creation date: October 2002
Authors: RH Grau, TP Mucho, SB Robertson, AC Smith, F Garcia
Conference Paper - October 2002
Download PDF Document (1.64 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20023129
Mine Ventilation: Proceedings of the North American/Ninth U.S. Mine Ventilation Symposium, De Souze E, ed. (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) Lisse, Netherlands: A. A. Balkema, 2002 Oct; :123-129
Researchers working for the National lnstitute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) at the Pittsburgh Research Laboratory are developing ways to protect the health of miners. Part of that effort is devoted to improving the air quality in underground stone mines by developing ventilation techniques that can be used in these types of operations. The air quality in these large opening nonmetal mines can be significantly improved by using diesel particulate matter (DPM) controls along with sufficient ventilation quantities to remove contaminants. Practical methods of ventilating these underground stone mines can be accomplished by using mine layouts that course and separate ventilation air through the use of stoppings. The design, construction, and maintenance of effective stoppings in large openings have been a real challenge to mine operators. Several different types of stoppings have and can be used for this application. The choice of stopping design, material used, and construction techniques should be dependent upon a number of factors such as the intended life and effectiveness desired.
Image of publication Practical Techniques to Improve the Air Quality in Underground Stone MinesConference Paper - October 2002
Download PDF Document (1.64 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20023129
Mine Ventilation: Proceedings of the North American/Ninth U.S. Mine Ventilation Symposium, De Souze E, ed. (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) Lisse, Netherlands: A. A. Balkema, 2002 Oct; :123-129
See Also
Comparison of the Transverse Load Capacities of Various Block Ventilation Stoppings under Arch Loading Conditions
A Computer Software Program that Estimates Air Quantity Requirements in Large Opening Stone Mines
Controlling Dust Exposures in Longwall Mining Utilizing A Simple Barrier
The Effects of Water Emulsified Fuel on Diesel Particulate Matter Concentrations in Underground Mines
Maximizing the Ventilation of Large-Opening Mines
Pillar Design Issues for Underground Stone Mines
Preventing Injuries Caused by Unrecognized Stone Mine Roof Beam Failures With a Pro-Active Roof Control Plan
Roof Span Design for Underground Stone Mines
Technique to Assess Hazards in Underground Stone Mines: the Roof Fall Risk Index (RFRI)
Ventilation Planning Layouts for Large Opening Mines
Page last reviewed: September 21, 2012
Page last updated: September 21, 2012
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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