An example of an area mining cost analysis is carried through Section 2.0. Additional illustrative examples of contour and open pit mining applications are provided in Appendices A and B. Appendix C contains a state-of-the-art discussion on surface coal mining. Authors: Stinnett, L. A. Publication Date: Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1977. …Web

Abstract and Figures. Slope stability and rockfall control are key aspects for the success of an open pit mine operation. This study was motivated by a slope failure which occurred at the coal ...Web

This handbook establishes guidelines and procedures for Coal Mine Safety and Health personnel for the review and orderly maintenance of complete mine information files. …Web

U.S. REGULATIONS MINE SAFETY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MSHA) •30 CFR Part 75 Mandatory Safety Standards for Underground Coal • Separate split of air to each section exhaust to return §75.332 • Main fan on surface, explosion proof installation NO BOOSTER • Face ventilation installation §75.330 • Minimum quantities §75.325 • Methane limits and …Web

Handbook Number: PH20-V-5 Electrical Inspection Procedures Handbook PREFACE This handbook sets forth procedures for MSHA personnel to follow when conducting …Web

Mine maintenance software for mining can help transform the industry with increased productivity and profitability. Some examples: Reduced equipment downtime through preventive maintenance. Extend longevity of mining equipment and machinery through preventive maintenance. Faster response time to critical work orders and repairs.Web

commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical plant and installations at the mine . Develop: establish the electrical engineering standards and procedures through appropriate consultation, investigation and analysis methods, with reference to any design principles,Web

9.5 Withdrawal of persons from a mine or part of a mine endangered by firedamp 84 9.6 Sudden outbursts of coal, firedamp or other harmful gases .... 85 9.7 Firedamp detectors 86 9.8 Firedamp drainage 87 10. Precautions against flammable coal dust 90 10.1 General provisions 90 10.2 Maintenance of safe, incombustible-dust conditions along mineWeb

(a) Approved sampling devices shall be maintained as approved under part 74 of this title and calibrated in accordance with MSHA Informational Report IR 1240 (1996) …Web

Preventive maintenance practices have been proven to reduce maintenance costs in many industries. In the mining industry, preventive maintenance is the main form of maintenance, especially for mobile equipment. With the increase of sensor data and the installation of wireless infrastructure within underground mines, predictive maintenance …Web

Maintenance programs should include training, procedures and equipment, which promotes proper oil handling and storage techniques to minimize the ingression of airborne dirt and water. A …Web

Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulations 2001. Undertake storage and handling of explosive materials/ substances in accordance with the requirements of the Explosives Act. AS 1678.5.1.002-1998: 'Emergency procedure guide - Transport - Ammonium nitrate' This standard details the requirements for transporting ammonium nitrate.Web

When people die in Illinois coal mines, faulty equipment and lack of safety protocols are most often cited by federal investigators, and experts say economic challenges will create pressure to cut corners. ...Web

The attached handbook will provide mine inspectors with the information they need to evaluate the safety of a mine's haul roads. The handbook was prepared as part of MSHA's initiative on surface haulage safety. _____ 2. Action Required _____ 3. Audiences Program Policy Manual Holders Within: Coal Mine Safety and Health Metal/Nonmetal Mine ...Web

This document provides guidelines for underground emergency escape systems and the provision of self-rescuers, as well as for determining withdrawal conditions from underground coal mines in NSW. It supersedes the previous MDG 1020 and MDG 1022, and is aligned with the technical reference guidelines (TRG) issued by the NSW Resources Regulator. …Web

@article{osti_6471144, title = {Underground coal mine track inspection and cleaning vehicle}, author = {Unger, R L}, abstractNote = {The U.S. Bureau of Mines has designed, fabricated, and tested a prototype track maintenance vehicle for underground coal mines. The vehicle uses a stiff rotating brush to clean the track so that a visual inspection is …Web

Establish a preventive maintenance guideline with a scope of at least 85%. The objective should be to extend the shelf life of the equipment and reduce possible emergency situations that interrupt the proper functioning of the equipment. Beyond prevention, predictive procedures can be incorporated. With a mining maintenance …Web

12 Tips on Improving Mining Equipment Maintenance Safety Clean Equipment Properly. Dirt and grime are almost unavoidable in the mining industry because of the nature of the environment, which makes it all the more important that heavy mining equipment and coal mining equipment are cleaned properly. Dirty equipment is more likely to break down ...Web

The standards require coal mine operators to continuously maintain the average concentration of respirable dust to which each miner is exposed during each shift at or below 2.0 milligrams per cubic meter of air (2.0 …Web

This paper presents a comprehensive quantitative approach for managing safety in coal mines with a multicriteria decision-making model by using fuzzy mathematics. We develop a set of factors that affect the management of safety in coal mines, including ventilation, the mine roof, and mine temperature. The factors also include mine dust, …Web

In the aftermath of the tragic underground coal mine disasters that occurred in early 2006, the U.S. coal industry, ... ated a review of existing mine rescue procedures to determine if existing practices and protocols remain opera- ... Maintenance Support Coordinator 12 Liaison Officer 12 Engineering Support Coordinator 13Web

This handbook sets forth general procedures for conducting inspection of coal mines consistent with Section 103(a) of the Mine Act. Previously issued procedural and …Web

a. general provisions … 86.1 b. permits … 86.11 c. small operator assistance program … 86.81 d. areas unsuitable for mining … 86.101 e. coal exploration … 86.131 f. bonding and insurance requirements … 86.141 g. civil penalties for coal mining activities … 86.191 h. enforcement and inspection … 86.211 i. employee conflict of interest … 86.231 j. …Web

The mine op- eratorâ s program of instruction is approved at the MSHA district level and must define procedures for: (i) Evacuating the mine for mine emergencies that present an imminent danger to miners due to fire, explosion, or gas or water inundation; (ii) Evacuating all miners not required for a mine emergency response; and (iii) The ...Web

properly carry out the required sampling procedures (70.203(d)) Both Sampling and Maintenance and Calibration certified persons may clean the CPDM including the flow line, grit pot, and mass transducer This course DOES NOT certify for sampling using the Coal Mine Dust Personal Sampling Unit (CMDPSU) Duties – 30 CFR 11Web

Remote Control Continuous Mining Machines Responding to a Mine Emergency (IG-110) Rock Dusting Roof/Rib/Ground Control Ground Control Technical Papers Ground Control for Gold Mines (PDF) Roof Beam Supports Roof Boltings Best Practices Roof Bolter, Operators and Helpers Roof and Rib Safety in Coal Mines Roof Support Systems Trouble …Web

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106 (1) Where battery locomotives are used underground, the mine manager shall prepare in writing and implement safe procedures for the installation, operation and maintenance of battery locomotives. (2) The employer shall keep a copy of the procedures referred to in subsection (1) readily available for examination by employees at the coal mine ...Web

Traffic management is an essential part of assuring safe conditions at a mine. The design and maintenance of roadways and dumping locations play an important role in surface ... Parking procedures for unattended equipment: 56.14207/57.14207 . Coal Mine Safety Standards. Traffic control: 77.1600 Control of equipment and operating speeds:Web

Considerations for Mine Maintenance Program. Take care of the equipment and the equipment will work as it should for many years to come. To do this, the mine must develop and administer maintenance programs for stationary and mobile equipment. Many modern programs rely on data from monitoring systems, such as oil …Web

class of accidents are analyzed per mine type, for surface coal and metal mines approximately 8% of accidents are attributable. When the incident rate per 1000 employees is considered, surface coal and metal mining predominate, reflecting to an extent the highly mechanized nature of transport on these mines – but also the contribution of truckWeb

Go, no-go coal mine photometer ..... 4 Making illuminance measurements ..... 4 Making luminance measurements ..... 5 Making reflectance measurements ..... 5 Other measuring instruments ..... 6 Chapter 2.-Illumination regulations for under- ground coal mine environments and equipment . . 7 The primary illumination standard andWeb

Maintenance is an important element of mining equipment life cycle. The chapter presents various important aspects of mining equipment maintenance including maintenance-related facts and figures, factors contributing to equipment maintenance cost in mines, maintenance of explosion protected switchgear in mines, useful maintenance …Web

underground. A fire occurred during coal production on November 25, 1998, at the Cyprus Plateau Mining Corporation's Willow Creek underground mine near Price, Utah. Forty-five miners evacuated. The mine was sealed and inert gas injected into the fire area. The mine reopened and twenty months later, on July 31, 2000, two miners lost their ...Web