The Silent Majority: Local residents’ environmental behavior and its influencing factors in coal mine area

2019 ◽  
Vol 240 ◽  
pp. 118275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingmin Shi ◽  
Zhen Song
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Mine Area ◽  
Silent Majority ◽  
Local Residents

The Hydrogeological Feature and Geological Hazard Prevention of M Coal Mine in Xinjiang Fukang

2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 562-565
Author(s):  
Chun Hui Yao ◽  
Qiu Hui Yao
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mine ◽  
Junggar Basin ◽  
Geological Structure ◽  
Geological Hazard ◽  
Geological Hazards ◽  
Hilly Terrain ◽  
Mine Area ◽  
Brittle Rocks ◽  
Mountain Front ◽  
Medium Type

M coal mine is located in the hilly terrain of mountain front in the southern margin of Junggar Basin in Fukang. The geological structure belongs to a medium type in the mine area where there are surface faults (two larger faults) and structural developments. The stratigraphic dips of south limb of Fukang syncline and southern Fukang anticline are large while that near F5 fault of anticline axis are larger and even upright. Brittle rocks develop fractures. In consideration of meteorology, earthquakes and other factors, mining may lead to such geological hazards as eboulement and surface subsidence, which should be highlighted.

Impacts of Coal Mining on Groundwater Environment in Northwestern Coal Mine Area

2013 ◽  
Vol 448-453 ◽  
pp. 823-829
Author(s):  
Hao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Water Cycle ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Pumping Test ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Groundwater Pumping ◽  
Mine Area ◽  
Groundwater Environment ◽  
Groundwater Flow Field

By conducting field investigation and tests, such as groundwater pumping test and rock mechanics test, and building numerical models to simulate damage of coal mining to aquifers, it was proved that coal mining in some coal mine area caused impacts to groundwater environment, including impact on water cycle, the structure of aquifers, and groundwater flow field, as a result of which some water supply sources in coal mine area become unavailable. In addition, a couple of solutions are presented to mitigate the impacts.

Experiences of a prolonged coal-mine fire

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 534-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Jones ◽  
Sarah Lee ◽  
Darryl Maybery ◽  
Alexander McFarlane
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mine ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Deep Uncertainty ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mine Fire ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Coal Mine Fire ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the perspectives of local residents regarding the impact of the long-duration Hazelwood open cut coal mine fire in rural Australia.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach was undertaken involving 27 in-depth interviews with adults who lived in the town of Morwell, immediately adjacent to the coal mine fire.FindingsParticipant concerns focussed upon fear and confusion during the event, the perceived health effects of the smoke, anger towards authorities and loss of a sense of community and sense of security. One of the significant ways in which people managed these responses was to normalise the event. The long duration of the event created deep uncertainty which exaggerated the impact of the fire.Research limitations/implicationsUnderstanding the particular nature of the impact of this event may assist the authors to better understand the ongoing human impact of long-duration disasters in the future.Practical implicationsIt is important to provide clear and understandable quality information to residents during and after such disasters.Originality/valueWhile there is an extensive literature exploring the direct social and psychological impacts of acute natural disasters, less qualitative research has been conducted into the experiences of longer term critical events.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Survey of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Analysis of Its Influencing Factors among Coal Mine Workers in Xinjiang

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Xianting Yong ◽  
Fuye Li ◽  
Hua Ge ◽  
Xuemei Sun ◽  
Xiaofan Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Job Burnout ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Annual Prevalence ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Years Of Service ◽  
Mine Workers

This study is to investigate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and the influencing factors among coal mine workers employed in on-site operations. The job burnout scale and MSD scale were implemented to investigate a random sample of 1,500 coal mine workers working in on-site operations in Xinjiang, China. In total, 1,325 valid questionnaires were collected, with a recovery rate of 88.33% (1,325/1,500). The rate of job burnout was 90%, of which 39.8% were categorized as mild burnout, 43.8% as moderate burnout, and 6.4% as severe burnout; the average job burnout score was 50.77±11.93. The annual prevalence of MSDs was 65.6%, with the highest annual prevalence in the waist (50.7%), followed by the neck, shoulder, and knee, and the lowest prevalence in the elbow (18.8%). Of the areas of the body affected by work-related MSDs, the highest proportion of requests for leave of absence was related to the waist, accounting for 25.7% of requests, while the lowest proportion (13.4%) was related to the wrist. In addition, the incidence of MSDs increased with the years of service. The lowest incidence of MSDs was associated with the two-shift and three-group working pattern. The prevalence of MSDs in the neck and waist was higher in women than in men. The prevalence of MSDs in various body parts increased with the years of service. Moreover, multiple logistic regression indicated that three shifts with four groups (OR=1.096, 95% CI: 0.832-1.445), working more than 10 years (OR=3.396, 95% CI: 2.369-5.748), working more than 20 years (OR=3.008, 95% CI: 1.419-6.337), significant bending (OR=2.062, 95% CI: 1.400-3.038), forward neck tilting (OR=1.572, 95% CI: 1.071-2.281), maximum force operation within a short period of time (OR=1.7222, 95% CI: 1.164-2.547), repeated movement of upper arms or fingers (OR=1.495, 95% CI: 1.034-2.161), slip or fall incidents (OR=1.124, 95% CI: 1.039-1.216), work under conditions of cold or temperature variations (OR=1.911, 95% CI: 1.342-2.720), mild burnout (OR=1.492, 95% CI: 1.016-2.191), moderate burnout (OR=1.852, 95% CI: 1.267-2.708), and severe burnout (OR=2.001, 95% CI: 1.145-3.496) were risk factors for MSDs. In conclusion, there is a high annual prevalence of MSDs among the coal mine workers employed in on-site operations in Xinjiang, China. Measures to reduce this prevalence are required.

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