| Document ID (ISN) | 76261 |
| CIS number |
01-119 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0409-2961 - Bezopasnost' truda v promyšlennosti |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Pavlov A.F., Čigrin V.D. |
| Title |
Situation of injuries in the enterprises of the coal industry |
| Original title |
Sostojanie travmatizma na predprijatijah ugol'noj promyšlennosti [in Russian] |
| Bibliographic information |
June 1999, No.6, p.2-5. Illus. |
| Abstract |
The article describes the situation with respect to accidents in Russian coal mines. During the industrial restructuring of the late 1980's ("perestroyka"), a distinct improvement was seen. Since then, both fatal and nonfatal accidents have either increased, or not decreased in proportion to falling outputs of the industry and to the decommissioning of outdated plants. The accident record for 1997 was particularly poor, and in 1998 two severe methane explosions occurred in the Vorkuta mines. Strikes, decreasing discipline and decreasing competence are cited as reasons. In addition to investing in technological improvements, including dust venting equipment, it will be necessary to enhance discipline and quality control, clarify responsibilities at work and compile plant safety documentation. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational accidents; coal mining; Russian Federation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
statistical trends; statistics; injuries; responsibilities; plant safety organization; causes of accidents; fatalities |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Russian Federation |
| Subject(s) |
Mines and quarries
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Mining and quarrying
|
