Material instability hazards in mine-processing operations [electronic resource].
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Washington, D.C. : United States. Dept. of Labor, 1993. Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Many accidents occur in the mining industry as a result of the instability of material during handling and processing operation. Accidents due to dump point instability at stockpiles, and at spoil or waste piles, for example, occur with alarming frequency. Miners must be trained to be better aware of these hazards. Information on safe working procedures at stockpiles and surge piles is provided. Mine operators must review their training and operating procedures regularly to ensure that hazardous conditions are avoided.
Published through SciTech Connect. 10/01/1993. "msha/ir--1212" "DE94001241" Wu, K.K.; Kirkwood, D.W.; Fredland, J.W. Mine Safety and Health Administration, Pittsburgh, PA (United States). Pittsburgh Health Technology Center