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Mining Publication: Analysis of Mine Fires for All U.S. Metal/Nonmetal Mining Categories, 1990-2001
Keywords: Data analysis Fire suppression Fires Injury rates Metal mining 
 Nonmetal mining
Original creation date: November 2004
Authors: MI DeRosa
Information Circular - November 2004
Download PDF Document (1.75 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20025667
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2005-105, Information Circular 9476, 2004 Nov; :1-52
This report analyzes mine fires for all U.S. underground and surface metal/nonmetal mining categories during 1990-2001 by state and six successive 2-year time periods. Injury risk rates are derived, and ignition source, methods of detection and suppression, and other variables are examined. Fires involving contractors are also included in the analysis. The data were derived from Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) mine fire accident publications and verbal communications with mine personnel. The analysis will provide the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, MSHA, and the mining industry with a better understanding of the causes and hazards associated with mine fires and an increased awareness aimed at preventing and reducing fire hazards. It will also form a basis for future fire research programs.
Image of publication Analysis of Mine Fires for All U.S. Metal/Nonmetal Mining Categories, 1990-2001Information Circular - November 2004
Download PDF Document (1.75 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20025667
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2005-105, Information Circular 9476, 2004 Nov; :1-52
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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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