Author(s)

J. Toraño, R. Rodríguez, J.M. Rivas & A. Pelegry

Abstract

There are many situations in which a high quantity of dust is produced in the mining industry and civil works: blasting, drilling, bulk material conveying, etc. The management of these materials (minerals, cement, dirt...) usually implies dust production at the conveying and unloading points. In this work, a real case is analysed. A relatively high dust quantity is produced at the mineral spilling point from one belt conveyor to another in an underground mine where this dust is especially harmful. First, the ventilation system drags the dust to areas where workers are exposed to serious health problems (air pollution) and safety problems (less visibility). On the other hand, this dust after exiting is emitted to the atmosphere producing an envi

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