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Injury Surveillance and Safety Considerations for Large-Format Lead-Acid Batteries Used in Mining Applications
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Oct 27 2015
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Source: IEEE Trans Ind Appl. 52(2):1925-1930.
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Alternative Title:IEEE Trans Ind Appl
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Description:Large lead-acid batteries are predominantly used throughout the mining industry to power haulage, utility, and personnel-carrier vehicles. Without proper operation and maintenance, the use of these batteries can introduce mechanical and electrical hazards, particularly in the confined, and potentially dangerous, environment of an underground coal mine. A review of the Mine Safety and Health Administration accident/illness/injury database reveals that a significant number of injuries occur during the maintenance and repair of lead-acid batteries. These injuries include burns from electrical arcing and acid exposure, as well as strained muscles and crushed hands. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health investigated the design and implementation of these batteries to identify safety interventions that can mitigate these inherent hazards. This paper promotes practical design modifications, such as reducing the size and weight of battery assembly lids in conjunction with lift assists, as well as using five-pole cable connectors to improve safety.
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Pubmed ID:27784953
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC5075965
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