One of the trending topics right now in the realm of mine dust control is the threat of respirable crystalline silica. The topic of silica control has surfaced over the years, only to quickly dissipate after a flurry of heated discussion. The concern over respirable crystalline silica now has reached such heights as to prompt the U.S. Department of Labor’s …
Midwest’s Lynn Edwards Interviewed by Future of Mining 365
On September 13, 2022, Future of Mining 365 interviewed Lynn Edwards, project manager at Midwest, about the MineKleen underground mine dust control system. The MineKleen® system includes MineKleen Plus® and the MineKleen® Sprayer. More information can be found at MineKleen.com. A transcript of the video is provided below. The original video has been posted on the Future of Mining 365 …
How to Cut Cost and Increase Success with Your Underground Mine Dust Control
One of the things that sets Midwest apart from many of the manufacturers of off-the-shelf dust control products in the industry is our focus on program over product. We’re invested in the success of our clients, meaning we work relentlessly to help them achieve the best possible results for their underground mine dust control programs. Because the success of a …
A Visible Victory Over Respirable Mine Dust in Underground Mines
The easiest way to recognize a dust control program that is working is to simply not see any more fugitive, respirable mine dust. Sometimes, achieving this while avoiding a host of other negative side effects is difficult, especially when using above-ground surface dust control methods.