From Deseret News archives:
Mining can be made safer, U. expert says
Nelson's comments came Monday before the Utah Mine Safety Commission, which met at the state Department of Natural Resources. Nelson's presentation focused on modern mining methods and the Crandall Canyon Mine disaster. A collapse at the mine this past August trapped six miners, and their bodies were never recovered. Three rescuers died several days later trying to reach them.
At one point during his testimony, Nelson became emotional and choked back tears.
"It's difficult for me when I talk about people being killed underground, because of the time I spent and the many friends I have still working underground. I just don't like to think about anybody dying in those conditions," Nelson said. "We have enough resources and wealth and skills in our country and our society that it should be very rare that anyone gets killed at work, whether it's in a mine or anywhere else."
Nelson said the results of theoretical research should be tested in realistic situations to ensure the chosen methods will work in practice.
Nelson also suggested public-private partnerships like those currently in use in Australia, where government agencies and mining companies collaborate to conduct research and pool resources to develop cutting-edge technology. The end product is more efficient mining and mineral processing in a safer environment, he said.
Other speakers at the commission's fourth hearing spoke about how best to monitor safety within the mining industry. Previous meetings were held in August at the Western Energy Training Center near Helper, last month in Huntington and two weeks ago in Price at the College of Eastern Utah.
The eight-member commission was created following the Crandall Canyon Mine accident and is charged with reviewing the state's role in mine safety, as well as accident prevention and response. The panel will make recommendations to the governor regarding Utah's role in those areas.
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