Occupational Accidents in the Mining Industry—A Short Review

Duarte, J.; Baptista, João Santos; Marques, A.T.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-14730-3_7

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“…22 Fractures and contusions are the most frequently occurring injuries in SSM, with the collapse of the mine pits, drowning, crushing, and falls the most commonly reported cause of accidents. 22,34 In addition, Duarte et al (2019) found that mining equipment also brings forth accidents. 35 The study also found that proper training programs and other safety measures decrease these hazards' risk.…”

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“…22,34 In addition, Duarte et al (2019) found that mining equipment also brings forth accidents. 35 The study also found that proper training programs and other safety measures decrease these hazards' risk. 35 Current numbers may be underestimated because informal mining (artisanal, illegal, and SSM), which generally has worse working conditions, is not represented in national records.…”

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Occupational Safety, Best Practices, and Legislative Review on Small-scale Mining in the Philippines

2022

Acta Med Philipp

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Introduction. Small-scale mining (SSM) has been in the Philippines since the early 1900s and significant contributor to the local economy. SSM has contributed 14% of the country's total Gross Domestic Product and has a revenue share of about 19 billion pesos (380 million USD). Objectives. This study aims to document mining occupational safety and health in SSM in the Philippines and identify best practices among miners and communities to reduce toxic chemical use in mining. It also aims to evolve laws and legislative measures on mining in the country as the basis for more aggressive policies and programs for SSM in the Philippines. Methods. The data were based on gray literature, peer-reviewed journals, databases, government statistics, and secondary literature. Data were analyzed through critical appraisal on the impacts of mining in terms of occupational safety, mining issues, hazards, and disasters, environmental and health impact, as well as documentation of best practices in mining to reduce the use of toxic chemicals, and the current laws and legislations on mining in the Philippines. Results. SSM or artisanal mining is categorized as part of the informal sector of the market economy. In the Philippines, the leading types of accidents in the mines are being hit by falling objects, suffocation from chemical fumes, and crushing injuries, exposure to intense heat, poor ventilation, vibration, dust, fumes, repetitive stress injury, intense noise, manual handling (e.g., lifting) of heavy machinery, and biological and chemical hazard. Occupational illnesses include skin diseases, emphysema, chronic obstructive lung disease, and hearing loss. Due to these risks, the Philippines has adopted mercury-free mining, cyanide reduction, and green and climate-smart mining. The use of borax in recovering gold from ore instead of mercury originated in the Philippines, which is now widely known as the mercury-free gravity-borax method adopted in Africa and Asia. The Philippines also has a plethora of laws covering mining as a whole. Developmental directives include enacting specific SSM laws and regulations, including a separate set of safety rules, and decentralizing the issue and control of SSM permits and licenses through local government units. Some noted legislative measures, Presidential Decrees, and Administrative Orders have been crafted to cover the safety net, equity, safety, and health for small-scale miners, among the most vulnerable working populations. Discussion. Hazards and risks have been documented in SSM in the Philippines. However, the policies, legislation, and protective measures on SSM warrant more comprehensive coverage, implementation, and provision of social safety nets. Conclusion. The study concludes that mining in the Philippines continues to be a problem as it produces adverse effects on workers' health, the community, and the environment. It is crucial to ensure the health and safety of mining workers, and all players and stakeholders must fulfill their respective roles. Governments and communities need to perform their regulatory and monitoring functions dutifully to build up their capacities to benefit mining communities that contribute much to the local economy.

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Occupational Safety, Best Practices, and Legislative Review on Small-scale Mining in the Philippines

2022

Acta Med Philipp

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“…It is very difficul to explore the charging and discharging for extraction in situ because of high-risk work conditions [6,7]. Thus, ASTESJ ISSN: 2415-6698 to minimise the cost of experiments and save time, a number of Discrete Element Method simulations (DEM) have been developed [8][9][10][11][12].…”

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DEM models Calibration and Application to Simulate the Phosphate Ore Clogging

Nasr-Eddine¹,

Mohamed²,

Abdelmajid³

et al. 2022

Adv. sci. technol. eng. syst. j.

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In different areas of industry (mining, food processing, pharmaceutical, manufacturing...), the problem of grain, aggregate and clusters flow arises during the handling activities especially loading and unloading. Thus, the study and control of the parameters that govern the flow of the granular medium and its interaction with its environment are key parameters to achieve the desired operational excellence and performance of these activities. The adhesion of granular materials on various surfaces of equipments (trucks surfaces, hoppers, silos…) is one of the major problems facing mining companies. In this paper we presented the Calibration of the Discrete Element Method (DEM) parameters for modeling phosphate ore built on the identification of the repose angle. This will help us to specify the correct inputs parameters that will be introduced for the modeling of adhesion phenomena. First we introduced the model contact which allow us to well define contact between phosphate particles-particles (or clusters-clusters) and phosphate particles (clusters) with tipper surface taking into consideration the cohesive and plastic nature of the contact.Secondly, we presented a calibration method based on the determination of the repose angle of the phosphate ore. This method allowed us, using fractional factorial designs and Box Behnken designs, to determine the optimal parameters for a more accurate simulation. Thirdly, we studied the impact of particle velocities on the tipper surface during charging and discharging of phosphate ore. This study allowed us to predict the areas most affected by the abrasion-erosion phenomenon caused by the impact of particles on the tipper surface. This calibration method allowed us to identify the optimal values for the key parameters that will be used later in the modelling of the phosphate clogging phenomenon on the surfaces of transport truck tippers in the mines.

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“…According to the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [ 2 ], the surface mining industry recorded 242 fatalities and 36,172 nonfatal work injuries in the United States from 2008 to 2018. A review of fatal accidents in US surface mining industry by Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) indicated that most surface mining accidents occurred when workers were operating quarry equipment and machines [ [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] ]. Statistics show that the greatest number of fatalities is caused by powered haulage (31.4%), machinery (23.5%); falling, rolling, or sliding rock or material (12.8%); and electrocution (4.5%).…”

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“…Motivated by the increasing fatality rate and need to improve quarry safety, this study explored workers' hazard identification skills in the operation of three common pieces of equipment (i.e., hydraulic excavator, blade saw, breaker) to better understand surface miners' hazard perceptions and prevention skills in the workplace. Although previous studies have investigated and developed safety management controls to enhance workers' safety behavior by providing safety training [ 6 , 24 ], little is known about how workers use the skills learned in the training. This study will help practitioners to understand workers' hazard identification skills and the tools and experiences they draw on to develop those skills.…”

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Promoting the Quarry Workers' Hazard Identification Through Formal and Informal Safety Training

Bae¹,

Simmons²,

Polmear³

2021

Safety and Health at Work

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Background The surface mining industry has one of the highest fatality rates among private industries in the United States. Despite recent decreases in the fatality rates of comparable industries, the fatality rate in the surface mining industry has increased. Meanwhile, a lack of safety research in surface mining has hindered efforts to improve safety strategies in the surface mining workplace. Method This study examined quarry workers' hazard identification skills by conducting a case study of a surface mining facility in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Semistructured interviews were conducted with eight quarry workers who were employed at the mine facility. In addition to the interviews, data were collected through field notes, notes from an expert meeting with safety managers, and site photographs to explore quarry workers' safety behaviors in the workplace. Results The results showed that quarry workers identified hazards and improved their safety performance by translating safety knowledge learned from training into practice, acquiring hands-on work experience, learning from coworkers, and sharing responsibilities among team members. Conclusion This study contributes to understanding quarry workers' safe performance beyond what they have learned in safety training to include their interaction with other workers and hand-on experience in the workplace. This study informs practitioners in the surface mining industry to build a safe work environment as they design effective safety programs for employees.

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Occupational Accidents in the Mining Industry—A Short Review

Cited by 11 publications

References 16 publications

Occupational Safety, Best Practices, and Legislative Review on Small-scale Mining in the Philippines

Occupational Safety, Best Practices, and Legislative Review on Small-scale Mining in the Philippines

DEM models Calibration and Application to Simulate the Phosphate Ore Clogging

Promoting the Quarry Workers' Hazard Identification Through Formal and Informal Safety Training

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