Fugitive Carbon-Based Gases: Blasting-Related or Not

Details

• Journal Article:
  Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique
• Personal Author:
  Eltschlager, Kenneth K. ; Harris, Marcia L. ; Baldassare, Fred
• Description:
  Surface mine blasting was recently investigated as a potential source of high concentrations of stray gases found in nearby residences in western Pennsylvania. In one incident, carbon monoxide was detected in a home; in the other, high concentrations of carbon dioxide were found in a home. Both carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are byproducts of blasting. However, other sources of these gases may also exist in a residential setting. In each case, gas chromatography and carbon isotope analyses were used to define atmospheric concentrations inside the homes and to determine the source of a stray gas. Molecular and isotopic analyses provide geochemical evidence as to the origin and source of the stray gas. This paper discusses elements of a stray gas investigation and the analyses necessary to identify the source of a stray gas. Description provided by NIOSH
• Subjects:
  • Air Pollutants, Occupational
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Agents
  • Mining
  • Occupational Health
  • Safety
• Keywords:
  • Surface-mining; Carbon-monoxide; Explosives; Fumes; Gases
• Source:
  Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 1-4, 2004, 2004 Feb; 1:1-10
• Series:
  Mining Publications
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Proceedings
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 3 ; Pennsylvania
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  PRL - Pittsburgh Research Laboratory
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  10 pdf pages
• Volume:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20024281
• Contact Point Address:
  NIOSH Pittsburgh Research Laboratory, P.O. Box 18070, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
• CAS Registry Number:
  • Carbon dioxide (CAS RN 124-38-9)
  • Carbon monoxide (CAS RN 630-08-0)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2004
• NORA Priority Area:
  Research Tools and Approaches: Control Technology and Personal Protective Equipment
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/8773/cdc_8773_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 348.24 KB]
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:93d89665bf8e24c35cd401abf6f6a2910d3467aec3c67407c51c80d73288faeebf63abf2cb405f5257fcea3acdc5543e76db5895fce056755c6b7e8653aab712