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Mining Publication: Selected Health Issues in Mining

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Original creation date: February 2003

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Data on health-related illnesses and disease in the mining industry are scarce, and information on rates and costs is not readily available. Substantial amounts of research are being directed to addressing these issues, including work at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) mining health and safety laboratories in Spokane and Pittsburgh. This paper briefly discusses the current status of some miner health-related issues, including those involving coal dust, silica dust, diesel particulate matter, asbestos, noise, lead, welding fumes, and skin disorders, as well as research and other activities aimed at protecting miners from occupational illnesses and disease.

Authors: DF Scott, RL Grayson

Conference Paper - February 2003

NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20034898

Annual Meeting of the Society for Mining, Metallurgical, and Exploration Engineers, Cincinnati, OH, Feb. 26-28, 2003; 16 pp


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