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The Mechanization of Mining.

Authors
Marovelli RL; Karhnak JM
Source
Sci Am 1982 Sep; 247(3):90-102
Link
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-mechanization-of-mining/
NIOSHTIC No.
10002595
Abstract
Today more than 80 percent of the mineral needs of the U.S. economy are met by only 1 percent of the labor force. This paper examines the mechanization of mining in terms of its effect on the mining of coal.
Publication Date
19820901
Document Type
OP;
Fiscal Year
1982
Identifying No.
OP 78-82
Issue of Publication
3
NIOSH Division
WO;
Source Name
Sci. Am., V. 247, No. 3, September 1982, PP. 90-102
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division