Emerging ergonomics issues and opportunities in mining
Ergonomics is the scientific discipline that investigates the interactions between humans and
systems to optimize both human and system performance for worker safety, health, and …
systems to optimize both human and system performance for worker safety, health, and …
Incidences and severity of wrist, hand, and finger injuries in the US mining industry
Background Mining is known to be one of the most hazardous occupations of the modern
workforce. Wrist, hand, and finger injuries are prevalent among miners. Several previous …
workforce. Wrist, hand, and finger injuries are prevalent among miners. Several previous …
Using near-miss events to create training videos
JL Bellanca, B Macdonald, J Navoyski, JK Hrica… - Mining, Metallurgy & …, 2023 - Springer
Haul truck fatal accidents and injuries continue to be a significant concern for the mining
industry. However, the availability of high-quality training materials continues to be limited …
industry. However, the availability of high-quality training materials continues to be limited …
Hazards identification and risk analysis in surface mines of Pakistan using fault tree analysis technique
S Sherin, S Hussain, N Mohammad… - Mining of Mineral …, 2021 - ir.nmu.org.ua
Purpose. Technology has advanced significantly but still mining industry faces a higher
number of accidents. The purpose of the research is to identify the common hazards and …
number of accidents. The purpose of the research is to identify the common hazards and …
The effect of vibration exposure during haul truck operation on grip strength, touch sensation, and balance
Falls from mobile equipment are reported at surface mine quarry operations each year in
considerable numbers. Research shows that a preponderance of falls occur while getting …
considerable numbers. Research shows that a preponderance of falls occur while getting …
An analysis of injuries to front-end loader operators during ingress and egress
Slips, trips, and falls from mobile mining equipment have been documented for decades.
However, little research has been conducted to determine the events precipitating these …
However, little research has been conducted to determine the events precipitating these …
Accident Analysis of Mining Industry in the United States–A retrospective study for 36 years
A retrospective study on accident analysis of the United States mines for 36 years was
achieved using statistical analysis on the MSHA's accident databases between 1983 and …
achieved using statistical analysis on the MSHA's accident databases between 1983 and …
Why do haul truck fatal accidents keep occurring?
JL Bellanca, ME Ryan, TJ Orr… - Mining, metallurgy & …, 2021 - Springer
Powered haulage continues to be a large safety concern for the mining industry, accounting
for approximately 50% of the mining fatal accidents every year. Among these fatal accidents …
for approximately 50% of the mining fatal accidents every year. Among these fatal accidents …
Burden associated with nonfatal slip and fall injuries in the surface stone, sand, and gravel mining industry
MF Nasarwanji, K Sun - Safety science, 2019 - Elsevier
Slips, trips, and falls (STFs) pose a significant financial burden to employers and account for
over 33% of the total nonfatal workers' compensation cost in the United States. Previous …
over 33% of the total nonfatal workers' compensation cost in the United States. Previous …
Patterns in mining haul truck accidents
CG Drury, WL Porter… - Proceedings of the Human …, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
To help develop ergonomics audit programs for mining, one source of data on both work
tasks and their failures is accident reports. These are available in most industries and are …
tasks and their failures is accident reports. These are available in most industries and are …