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Mining Publication: A Comparison of Longwall & Continuous Mining Safety in U.S. Coal Mines 1988-1997
Keywords: Accidents Coal mining Continuous mining Injuries Longwall mining
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Original creation date: June 1998
Authors: S Gallagher, R Llewellyn, J Mattos
Conference Paper - June 1998
Download PDF Document (0.71 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20022705
Proceedings of Longwall USA International Exhibition & Conference, 1998 Jun :91-101
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 longwall mine operators are using to prevent accidents. In all industries, technological advances play a key role in determining those who will survive as competitive participants in an increasingly global marketplace. While mining is among the most basic of industries, technological change is neither unfamiliar nor unwelcome to miners. Historically, technological advances in mining, particularly coal mining, have tracked closely with fluctuations in demand. There is little doubt that longwall mining has greatly increased underground coal mining productivity. The degree to which longwall mining has contributed to a safer work environment for underground miners is more difficult to ascertain.
Image of publication A Comparison of Longwall & Continuous Mining Safety in U.S. Coal Mines 1988-1997Conference Paper - June 1998
Download PDF Document (0.71 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20022705
Proceedings of Longwall USA International Exhibition & Conference, 1998 Jun :91-101
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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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