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" A Good Neighbors Policy"; the Evolution of O & G Industries, Inc.'s Public Relations Policy Working With the Local Towns
By Douglas R. Simms
O & G Industries, Inc. owns and operates a number of rock quarries within the State of Connecticut. These rock quarries are surrounded by residences and commercial neighbors who have concerns related
Jan 1, 1994
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2000 Blasting in the New Millennium - The Blasting Log An Essential Witness of Professional Blasting Part 1
By Steve Dillingham
The origin of the written blasting log or shot report can likely be traced back to the earliest annals of blasting and record keeping. These records were, for the most part, a way of checking inventor
Jan 1, 2002
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2000 Blasting in the New Millennium - The Blasting Log An Essential Witness of Professional Blasting Part II
By Steve Dillingham
PHYSICAL BLAST DATA Pattern Description All measurements related to the description of the physical blast pattern must be made with the mind-set that it has to tell a powerful factual story enabling a
Jan 1, 2002
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A Proposed Test Program To Improve Explosive Risk Management
By Lon Santis, Michael Swisdak, David Leidel, John Tatom
The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) and A-P-T Research, Inc (APT) have developed and released a quantitative risk management tool, IMESAFR (IME Safety Analysis For Risk), for the commercial ex
Jan 1, 2012
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A Quantitative Triple Bottom Line Mine to Mill Process Evaluator
By X. Gumede
A model is being developed to quantify the benefits for mining houses resulting from the reduction in greenhouse gas and energy consumption by the application of innovative blast designs in addition t
Jan 1, 2012
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Advantages in Using Real-Time Blasting Simulation in Surface Blast Planning and Grade Control
By Peter Dare-Bryan, Will Hunt, Lee Julian
It is well-known that blasting has an economic effect on grade control activities. However, until recently, methods did not exist for measuring the grade control value change caused by the blast. Rule
Feb 6, 2023
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An Evaluation of Online Education for the Blasting Industry
By Dr. Anthony J. Konya
The modern era has seen a boom in virtual training platforms. This study details the effectiveness & applicability of online training in comparison to in-person training for the drill & blast industry
Feb 1, 2020
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Assessing Explosives Competence in the Workplace
By Denise Clarke
Homeland Security Qualifications (HSQ) personnel were instrumental in developing the UK’s suite of Explosive Substances and Articles (ESA) National Occupational Standards (NOS) (also known as "compete
Jan 1, 2013
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Evaluation Of Suitability Of Permitted Delay Detonators Vis-avis Their Delay Timing For Use In Underground Coal Mines
By Harsh Kumar Verma
Blasting off-the-solid is the most commonly used method during development of galleries in Bord and Pillar method of underground coal mining. In this method, only P5 explosives are used with permitted
Jan 1, 2008
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Fines Reduction and Its Impact on the Economics of Aggregate Operations
By J. Eloranta
"Previous work indicated that the annual per-capita consumption of raw aggregate material averages about 10 tons; half of which is produced by blasting. Given a population of approximately 320 million
Jan 1, 2017
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Impacts of Alternative Hydrocarbon Fuels on Ammonium Nitrate-Based Explosives
By Jeffrey W. Lin, Larry B. Weston, Jonathan D. Abbott, Jordan L. Arthur
Hydrocarbon fuel oils are one of the main components of ammonium nitrate-based explosives, including ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate-Fuel Oil) and emulsions. While a wide variety of fuels can, and have, been u
Jan 21, 2025
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Institute of Makers of Explosives Safety Analysis for Risk (IMESAFR): A Tolerable Risk Criteria – What Is Safe Enough?
By Debra Satkowiak, Ronald Thomas
The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME), a non-profit safety and security organization founded in 1913, is known for its industry best practices, Safety Library Publications (SLP), some of which h
Jan 1, 2017
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Journal : Pitching Explosives: A Short History of Avalaunchers
By John Brennan
OK, I’ll admit it: I’ve always been a big Monty Atwater fan. Not only is the man credited with being the father of modern avalanche forecasting and safety in the United States, but he is also responsi
Jan 1, 2007
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Journal: 100 Years / A PRIMER ON EXPLOSIVES FOR COAL MINERS Bulletin 17 by Charles E. Munroe & Clarence Hall U.S. Bureau of Mines, Washington, D.C.
By Robert Hopler
Of the common causes of the larger mine accidents, such as falls of roof and coal, gas and dust explosions, mine fires, and the misuse of explosives, all of which are often closely related, each must
Jan 1, 2012
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Journal: 100 Years / The founding of the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) Chicago, 1913
By Robert Hopler
After the disbanding of the Gunpowder Trust Association in 1904, the Association of Independent Powder and Dynamite Manufacturers was formed, followed in May of 1906 by the formation of the Associatio
Jan 1, 2014
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Journal: 100 Years / A TREATISE ON COAL MINES J.H.H. Holmes London, 1816 / New Uses for Explosives E.I. Du Pont De Nemours Powder Company Pamphlet No. 1 January 1909
By H. Mullani
We have in southeast Kansas a variety of soils underneath which are a variety of subsoils compressed into what is commonly called “ hard pan.” These soils are of six types, ranging from a clay to a sa
Jan 1, 2010
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Journal: A Public Relations Plan Based on Structure Generated Sounds and Public Input
By Ken Eltschlager, J Silva Castro, J. M. Hoffman, Braden Lusk
This case study focuses on analysis of sounds inside a house induced by blasts as result of surface mining coal in West Virginia and how to better communicate technical information to the public. The
Jan 1, 2012
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Journal: Coal Creek rebirth: Just add explosives
By Michael Milstein
Northwest Research Station said as more and more older dams are removed to benefit fish, it’s become clearer that rivers rework themselves quickly.“Where the dam is relatively small, it’s a quick resp
Jan 1, 2010
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Journal: From the Executive Director / The Explosives Industry and the New Economy / ISEE’s 35th Anniversary marks economic challenges
By Jeff Dean
As the Society celebrates its 35th year as an explosives industry association, it is clear that we are part of an industry that covers many sectors of economic activity. We are the voice of those who
Jan 1, 2010
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Mine To Mill Process Integration And Optimisation – Benefits And Challenges
By Walter Valery, Sarma Kanchibotla
Due to the global financial crisis, the world economy has turned upside down and most major economies in the world are facing severe recession for the past one and half year. During this period most c
Jan 1, 2010