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Reducing back injuries in low-coal mines

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6396130
This report describes research on alternative materials-handling strategies for reducing the costs and incidence of back injuries in low-seam coal mines. Strategies recommended for redesigning materials-handling tasks include elimination of tasks, mechanization of tasks, and matching lifting tasks to the physical capabilities of underground miners. The report also discusses other methods that can be used by management to reduce the costs associated with back injuries.
Research Organization:
Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6396130
Report Number(s):
IC-9235
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English