NIOSH Mining Safety and Health Workshop

Practical Workshop on Strategies and Technologies to Reduce Miners' Exposure to Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases


Reno, Nevada, January 24-25, 2007

Sponsored by the Nevada Mining Association, NIOSH, and the Mine Safety and Health Administration. The following documents from the Workshop are available for downloading:

1. Introduction
  a. Welcome and Introduction - Russ Fields, NvMA
  b. Overview of Current Metal/Nonmetal Diesel Regulations - William Pomroy, MSHA (PDF, 284 KB)
  c. Integrated Approach to Controlling Exposure of Underground Miners to Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases - Aleksandar Bugarski, NIOSH (PDF, 962 KB)
2. Underground Mining Diesel Engines - chaired by George Saseen, MSHA
  a. Engine Emissions and Criteria for Selection of Engines for Underground Mining Applications - George Saseen, MSHA (PDF, 104 KB)
  b. Large Engine Technologies for Tier 3 and 4 - Gareth Estebanez, Caterpillar
  c. 2007 On-highway Pickup Truck Engine Technology - David Redmond, Cummins (PDF, 246 KB)
  d. Small Engine Technologies for Tier 3 and 4 - Enrique Sauerteig, Deutz (PDF, 5561 KB)
  e. Electronic Engine Diagnostic Tools - John De La Hunt, Smith Power Products (PDF, 422 KB)
  f. Forum
3. Emissions Assisted Maintenance - chaired by Steve Forbush, Arch Coal
  a. Engine Maintenance Program for Underground Mines - Steve Forbush, Arch Coal (PDF, 660 KB)
  b. Engine Maintenance Program at Queenstake Resources Jerritt Canyon - Steven Volkert and Terry Rhiley, Queenstake Resources (PDF, 3186 KB)
  c. Engine Maintenance Program at Stillwater Mining Company - Scott Coleman, Stillwater Mining Company (PDF, 1672 KB)
  d. Forum
4. Biodiesel and Fuels - chaired by George Schnakenberg, NIOSH
  a. Effects of Reformulated Fuels on Concentrations of Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases in Underground Mines - George Schnakenberg, NIOSH (PDF, 509 KB)
  b. Overview of Biodiesel - Richard Nelson, Kansas State University (PDF, 561 KB)
  c. Biodiesel at Detroit Salt Mines - Pete Graham, Detroit Salt (PDF, 1436 KB)
  d. Biodiesel Supply - Dave Campbell, Haycock Petroleum (PDF, 1232 KB)
  e. Experience with Synthetic Fuels - Steve Forbush, Arch Coal (PDF, 154 KB)
  f. Forum
5. Exhaust Aftertreatment Technologies - chaired by Aleksandar Bugarski, NIOSH
  a. Effects of Exhaust Aftertreatment Technologies on Concentrations of Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases in Underground Mines - Aleksandar Bugarski, NIOSH (PDF, 2410 KB)
  b. Application of Diesel Emissions Reduction Controls for Nonroad Construction Equipment - Michael Block, Emisstar (PDF, 2033 KB)
  c. Exhaust Aftertreatment Technologies at Greens Creek - Mark Good, Kennecott (PDF, 2351 KB)
  d. Exhaust Aftertreatment Technologies at Stillwater Mining Company - Richard Collins, Stillwater Mining Company (PDF, 309 KB)
  e. Exhaust Aftertreatment Technologies in Coal Mines - Steve Forbush, Arch Coal (PDF, 1672 KB)
  f. Forum
6. Monitoring Concentrations to Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases - chaired by William Pomroy, MSHA
  a. Monitoring Exposure to Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases - George Schnakenberg, NIOSH (PDF, 94 KB)
  b. Personal Exposure Monitoring and Efforts to Mitigate Exposure - William Pomroy, MSHA (PDF, 491 KB)
  c. Forum
7. Concluding Remarks - Russ Fields, NvMA

Page last updated: October 21, 2008
Page last reviewed: June 20, 2008
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Division