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This report provides a sound scientific and engineering justification to recommend a three-tiered explosion pressure design criterion for new seals in coal mines in response to the MINER Act. The recommendations contained herein apply to new seal design and construction in U.S. coal mines.
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Language: English (US)
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Developed by: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Suggested citation
NIOSH [2007]. Explosion pressure design criteria for new seals in U.S. coal mines. By Zipf RK Jr., Sapko MJ, Brune JF. Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2007-144.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health