Tulsa-based Alliance Resource Partners LP today announced that several of its independent operating subsidiaries have started the deployment of a newly developed product, a proximity detection system ...

MSHA is publishing a proposed rule that would require proximity detection systems on underground coal hauling systems used on a mining section. Machines such as shuttle cars, ram cars, and scoops ...

Proximity detection enables a system to make a decision based on the relative distance of an object to the proximity sensor. The purpose of proximity detection in most applications is to enable or ...

FACILITATING SAFETY The Matrix Intellizone proximity detection system will automatically warn mining personnel if they are in close proximity to trackless mobile machinery or entering an unsafe ...

Many mine operators already have installed proximity detection systems in accordance with the regulation. MSHA posted a reminder to make sure the rest are in compliance by the deadline. Feb 20, 2018 ...

"Simply put, the proximity detection final rule will save lives and has the potential to dramatically improve the safety of mining operations," said Assistant Secretary Joe Main. "It already has the ...

Although proximity detection systems (PDS) are not a new concept, their roll-out in the South African mining industry is on the increase, with uptake escalating in light of legislation introduced by ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration announced it will propose a rule Wednesday calling for proximity detection systems on underground coal hauling systems used in ...

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to require underground coal mine operators to equip continuous mining machines (except full-face continuous mining machines) with ...