PAPERS/ARTICLES
1. Grayson, R.L., and Warneke, J.R., 2006, “Coal’s Role
in Sustaining Society – An Integrated-Message Approach,” SME
Preprint No. 06-24 for 2006 Annual Meeting in St. Louis, 9 pp., currently
under peer review.
2. Grayson, R.L., Giana, F., and Aspinwall, R., 2006, “Small-Mine
and Contractor Safety – Addressing A Continuing Problem,” SME
Preprint No. 06-23 for 2006 Annual Meeting in St. Louis, 11 pp., currently
under peer review.
3. Tien, J.C., and Grayson, R.L., 2005, “The Western U.S. Mine
Safety and Health Training and Translation Center’s DPM Project,
with a Special Emphasis on DPM Compliance Workshops,” Proc. Mining
Diesel Emissions Conference, Toronto, 10 pp.
4. Dezelic, V., Apel, D.B., Denney, D.B., Schneider, A.J., Hilgers,
M.G., and Grayson, R.L., 2005, “Training for new underground
rock bolters using virtual reality,” Proc. Computer Applications
in the Mineral Industry, Alberta, 18 pp.
5. Summers, D.A., Frimpong, S., Grayson, R.L., Saperstein, L.W., and
Dunn-Norman, S., 2005, “Energy Conservation through Rock Disintegration,” Proc.
ARMA/USRMS, ARMA/USRMS Paper No. 05-692, 9 pp., refereed proceedings.
6. Grayson, Larry, 2004, “Recent Progress in Mine Safety Performances:
Doing the Numbers,” Rock Products, Vol. 107, No. 10, pp. 28-31.
7. Scott, Douglas, Grayson, R.L., and Metz, Edward, 2004, “Disease
and Illness in U.S. Mining 1983-2001, J. Occupational and Environmental
Medicine, Vol. 46, pp. 1272-1277, peer-reviewed journal article.
8. Grayson, R.L., Dickinson, T.L., Anderson, C.G., and van Zyl, D.J.A.,
2004, “Material Flows Accounting of Natural Resources, Products,
and Residuals,” SME Preprint No. 04-55, SME Annual Meeting, Denver,
6 pp.
9. Warneke, J.R., and Grayson, R.L., 2004, “Developing Material
Flow Analysis-based Indicators of Coal Mining’s Impact on Society,” SME
Preprint No. 04-56, SME Annual Meeting, Denver, 8 pp.
10. Grayson, R.L., 2003, “Tracking Material-Flows Can Strengthen
Public Policy,” Geotimes, Vol. 48, No. 12, pp. 5 and 46. editorial.
11. Committee on Material Flows Accounting of Natural Resources, Products,
and Residuals (R.L. Grayson, chair), 2003, Materials Count: The Case
for Material Flows Analysis, National Research Council, The National
Academies Press, Washington, DC, 146 pp., peer reviewed manuscript.
12. Scott, D. F., and Grayson, R.L., 2003, “Selected Health
Issues in Mining,” SME Preprint 03-146, 2003 Annual Meeting,
Cincinnati, February 27-March 1, 2003, 15 pp.
13. Golosinski, T.S., and Grayson, R.L., 2002, “Missouri-Rolla’s
online program gains popularity,” Mining Engineering, Vol. 54,
No. l2, pp. 27-30, feature article.
14. Grayson, R.L., 2002, “Current and Emerging Issues in Mine
Health and Safety,” Proceedings, 1st Botswana International Conference
on Mining, November 19-21, A.B. Ngowi, C. Feldman, B. Matshediso, M.
Mathiba, and J. Ssegawa eds., Debswana Diamond Company Ltd and The
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Debswana, pp.
311-320.
15. Grayson, R. L., 2001, “Safety vs. Productivity and Other
Factors in U.S. Underground Coal Mines,” Mining Engineering,
Vol. 53, No. 8, pp. 41-44, refereed journal article.
16. Grayson, R. L., 2001, “Planning of a Balanced National Mine
Health and Safety Research Program Using Risk Analysis and Stakeholder
Input,” Trans. SME, Vol. 310, pp. 55-62, refereed journal article.
17. Grayson, R. L., 2001, “Mine health and safety review for
2000,” Rock in the Box Forum, Mining Engineering, Vol. 53, No.
3, pp. 62, 64, editorial.
18. Grayson, R. L., 2000, “Continuing and Emerging Issues in
Occupational Safety and Health,” Proc. Minesafe International
2000, Perth, September 3-8, pp. 293-308.
19. Grayson, R. L., 1999, “Mine health and safety: progress
and prospects for the future,” Mining Engineering, Vol. 51, No.
6, pp. 63-65, refereed journal article.
20. Fiscor, S., 1999, “NIOSH Redefines Mining Research,” Coal
Age, Vol. 104, No. 3, interview with R. Larry Grayson, p. 31.
21. Grayson, R.L., 1999, “Challenging Conventional Wisdom and
Setting New Priorities Concerning West Virginia Mine Safety Performances,” Trans.
SME, Vol. 306, pp. 42-48, refereed journal article.
22. Grayson, R.L., 1999, “Prioritizing Mine Health and Safety
Research,” Trans. SME, Vol. 306, pp. 11-16, refereed journal
article.
23. Grayson, R.L., 1999, “Effective Prevention of Hearing Loss
in Miners,” Holmes Safety Association Bulletin, January, Mine
Safety and Health Administration, pp. 3-5.
24. Grayson, R.L., 1998, “The Future of Mine Health and Safety
Research,” Proc. Workshop on the Future of Mining Research,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg,
VA, 9 pp.
25. Grayson, R.L., 1998, “Mine Health and Safety Research at
NIOSH,” Proc. Mining Health and Safety Conference ’98,
Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association, Toronto, Tab
4, 12 pp.
26. Grayson, R.L., 1998, “Addressing Small Mine Issues in the
NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Research Program,” Proc. Third
Health and Safety Seminar for Small Mines, The Pennsylvania State
University, University Park, PA, 10 pp.
27. Grayson, R.L., 1998, “Current Developments in U.S. Mining
Education and Training,” Proc. Minesafe International 1998,
University of Witwatersand, South Africa, pp. 229-236.
28. Grayson, R. L., 1998, “Mine Health and Safety Research
in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,” Proc.
International Committee for Coal Research Meeting, Cheltenham, England,
16 pp.
29. Unal, A., and Grayson, R.L., 1998, “Evolution of RFID Technology
in Underground Coal Mines,” Mining Engineering, Vol. 50, No.
4, pp. 75-80, refereed journal article.
30. Grayson, R.L., Althouse, R.C., Winn, G.L., and Klishis, M.J.,
1998, "A New Injury-Analysis Methodology for Developing Prioritized
Workplace Intervention Strategies," J. Applied Occupational
and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 41-52, refereed journal
article.
31. Winn, G.L., Klishis, M.J., Grayson, R.L., and Althouse, R.C.,
1998, "Using A Customized Database Technique to Target Problem
Areas in Small Coal Mines," Professional Safety, Vol. 43, No.
11, pp. 25-27, refereed journal article.
32. Althouse, R.C., Grayson, R.L., and Klishis, M.J., 1997, "Microanalysis
of Roof Bolter Injuries," J. Applied Occupational and Environmental
Hygiene, Vol. 12, No. 12, Proc. 2nd Int. Conf. on the Health of Miners,
pp. 851-857, refereed journal article.
33. Grayson, R.L., Begley, R., Dean, J.M., and Winn, G.L., 1997, "Incipient
Cultural Change in Safe Workplace Behaviors," Trans. SME, Vol.
302, pp. 1501-1509, refereed journal article.
34. Grayson, R.L., Althouse, R.C., Dean, J.M., Winn, G.L., Klishis,
M.J., and Begley, R.D., 1997, “Targeting and Prioritizing Safety
Interventions in West Virginia,” SME Preprint No. 97-51, for
Annual Meeting in Denver, March 1997, 16 pp.
35. Grayson, R.L., and Wilson, J.W., 1997, “Mining Operations:
Issues and Impacts for Maintaining a Competitive Edge,” Proc.
5th Annual Symposium of the International Center for Aggregates Research,
University of Texas, Austin, pp. E2-4-1-10.
36. Grayson, R.L., and Yuan, S.Q., 1997, "A PC-Based Worker Scheduling
System for Underground Mines," Mining Engineering, Vol. 49, No.
2, pp. 83-87, refereed journal article.
37. Harrison, J.C., Brower, P.S., Attfield, M.D., Doak, C.B., Keane,
M.J., Grayson, R.L., and Wallace, W.E., 1997, “Surface Composition
of Respirable Silica Particles in a Set of U.S. Anthracite and Bituminous
Coal Mine Dusts,” J. Aerosol Science, Vol. 28, pp. 689-696, refereed
journal article.
38. Grayson, R.L., and Gandy, J.R., 1996, "Systematic On-Site
Monitoring of Compliance Dust Samples," Proc. 5th Conf. on the
Use of Computers in the Coal Industry, Thompson, S.D., Grayson, R.L.,
and Wang, Y.J., eds., West Virginia University, pp. 185-192.
39. Grayson, R.L., 1996, "Modeling Mine Units as Activity-Based
Profit Centers," Proc. 5th Conf. on the Use of Computers in the
Coal Industry, Thompson, S.D., Grayson, R.L., and Wang, Y.J., eds.,
West Virginia University, pp. 204-212.
40. Jha, P., Chiang, H.S., Yuan, S.Q., Grayson, R.L., and Khair, A.W.,
1996, "Relationships Between Respirable Dust Generation and Coal
Seam Characteristics," J. Applied Occupational and Environmental
Hygiene, Vol. 11, No. 7, Proc. 4th Symp. on Respirable Dust in the
Mineral Industries, refereed journal article.
41. Probert, L., and Grayson, R.L., 1996, "The Need for Determining
the Bioavailability of Quartz in Coal Mine Dust Samples," J. Applied
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 11, No. 7, Proc. 4th Symp.
on Respirable Dust in the Mineral Industries, refereed journal article.
42. Yuan, S.Q., and Grayson, R.L., 1996, "Statistical Methods
for Assessing Compliance with the Respirable Dust Standard," J.
Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 11, No. 7, Proc.
4th Symp. on Respirable Dust in the Mineral Industries, refereed journal
article.
43. Nazimko, V.V., and Grayson, R.L., 1995, "Thermodynamic Method
of Rock Testing," Proc. 35th U.S. Symp. on Rock Mechanics, J.K.
Daemen and R.A. Shultz eds., A.A. Balkema, pp. 363-365, refereed proceedings
article.
44. Grayson, R.L., Winn, G.S., and Elliott, G.D., 1995, "Attacking
the Small-Mine Fatality Problem in West Virginia," Trans. SME-AIME,
Vol. 298, pp. 1827-1833, refereed journal article.
45. Dean, J.M., and Grayson, R.L., 1995, "Planning of Support
Work in Underground Coal Mines Using MANSUPP," Mining Engineering,
Vol. 47, No. 1, pp. 89-90, technical note in refereed journal.
46. Probert, L., Grayson, R.L., and Lu, J., 1994, "The Nature
of Quartz in Underground Mines," Trans. SME-AIME, Vol. 296, pp.
1941-1946, refereed journal article.
47. Yuan, S., and Grayson, R.L., 1994, "Analysis of the Effectiveness
of Shovel-Truck Mining Systems," Trans. SME-AIME, Vol. 296, pp.
1828-1833, refereed journal article.
48. Miano, M.P., Grayson, R.L., and Yuan, S., 1994, "Matching
Longwall and Continuous Miner Productivity Requirements," Mining
Engineering, Vol. 46, No. 8, pp. 995-998, refereed journal article.
49. Wallace, W.E., Keane, M.J., Harrison, J.C., Stephens, J.W., Brower,
P.S., Grayson, R.L., Vallyathan, V., and Attfield, M.D., 1994, "Surface
Properties of Respirable Silicate and Aluminosilicate Dusts Affecting
Bioavailability" NATO ASI Series, Vol. H 85 Cellular and Molecular
Effects of Mineral and Synthetic Dusts and Fibres, Davis, J.M.G. and
Jaurand, M.C., eds., Springer-Verlag, Berlin, pp. 369-379, refereed
manuscript.
50. Grayson, R.L. and Nutter, R.S., Jr., 1994, "Development of
an Integrated, Expert Operations Decision Support System for Underground
Coal Mines," Computers in the Minerals Industry, R.V. Ramani,
B.K. Mozumdar, and A.B. Samaddar, eds., Oxford & IBH Publishing
Co. PVT. LTD., New Delhi, pp. 275-292, invited paper.
51. Chen, J. S., Peng, S. S., and Grayson, R. L., 1994, "Application
of Longwall Mining to Isolate Nuclear Waste Storage Sites," SME
Preprint No. 94-98, 10 pp.
52. Wallace, W.E., Harrison, J.C., Grayson, R.L., Keane, M.J., Bolsaitis,
P., Kennedy, R.D., Wearden, A.Q., and Attfield, M.D., 1994, "Aluminosilicate
Surface Contamination of Respirable Quartz Particles from Coal Mine
Dusts and from Clay Works Dusts," Ann. Occup. Hyg., Vol. 38, Suppl.
1, Proc. Inhaled Particles VII, pp. 439-444, refereed journal article.
53. Mutmansky, J.M., Grayson, R.L., Rubow, K.L., Ramani, R.V., Marple,
V.A., Frantz, R.L., Stobbe, T.J., and Myers, W.R., 1994, "Analysis
of Research on Pneumoconioses and Recommendations for Dust Preparation
for Biomedical Research," Proc. 2nd Int. Symp. on Silica, Silicosis,
and Cancer, San Francisco, CA.
54. Yuan, S.Q., and Grayson, R.L., 1994, "A Large-Scale Work
Scheduling Algorithm for Underground Coal Mines," SME Preprint
No. 94-6, 7 pp.
55. Winn, G.S., Grayson, R.L., and Elliott, G.D., 1994, "The
Problem of Small-Mine Safety in West Virginia," Professional Safety,
Vol. 39, No. 5, ASSE, pp. 41-44, refereed journal article.
56. Ashworth, E., and Grayson, R.L., 1993, "Prospecting at U.
S. Mining Schools," Coal Voice, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 24-25.
57. Reddy, N.P., Dean, J.M., Grayson, R.L., and Wang, Y.J., 1993, "Survey
of Computer Use by U.S. Coal Companies," Mining Engineering, Vol.
45, No. 2, pp. 177-183, refereed journal article.
58. Gunawan, M., Grayson, R.L., and Reddy, S., 1992, "Automatic
Update of Work Scheduling Parameters Subject to Complicate Constraints
Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques," Proc. 11th WVU International
Mining Electrotechnology Conference, West Virginia University, pp.
110-116.
59. Grayson, R.L., 1992, "Underground Mining," Mining Engineering,
Vol. 44, No. 5, p. 455, annual review article.
60. Grayson, R.L., and Yuan, S., 1992, "A Goal Programming-Based,
Expert Worker Scheduling System for Underground Coal Mines," Trans.
SME-AIME, Vol. 290, pp. 1881-87, refereed journal article.
61. Grayson, R.L., and Nutter, R.S., Jr., 1992, "The Mine Management
Support System," 23rd APCOM, SME-AIME, pp. 825-836, widely recognized
international proceedings with refereed extended abstracts.
62. Grayson, R.L., Layne, L.A., Althouse, R.C., and Klishis, M.J.,
1992, "Risk Indices for Roof Bolter Injuries Using Micro-Analysis," Mining
Engineering, Vol. 44, No. 2, pp. 164-166, refereed journal article.
63. Grayson, R.L., Harrison, J.C., Wallace, W.E., and Simonyi, T.,
1992, "Estimating the Quartz-Related Fibrogenic Potential of Respirable
Coal Mine Dusts," Proc. Symp. Of New Technology in Mine Health
and Safety, SME, Littleton, CO, pp. 165-173.
64. Grayson, R.L., 1991, "The Potential Role of Particle Characteristics
on Coal Mine Respirable Dust Standards," Mining Engineering, Vol.
43, No. 6, pp. 654-655, technical note in refereed journal.
65. Grayson, R.L., Watts, C.M., Singh, H., Yuan, S., Dean, J.M., Reddy,
N.P., and Nutter, R.S., Jr., 1990, "A Knowledge-Based Expert System
for Managing Underground Coal Mines in the U.S.," IEEE Trans.
on Industry Applications, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 598-604, refereed journal
article (3rd place prize paper for 1990).
66. Grayson, R.L., and Wang, Y.J., 1990, "Application of Ventilation
Network Analysis in Underground U.S. Coal Mines," MinTech '90:
The Annual Review of International Mining Technology and Development,
pp. 157, 160, invited review article.
67. Grayson, R.L., and Klishis, M.J., 1990, "Operations-Based
Performance Improvement Strategies for Longwall Mining," Session
Papers, AMC Coal Convention '90, pp. 209-240, invited paper at international
mining conference.
68. Dean, J.M., and Grayson, R.L., 1990, "Detailed Manpower Planning
for Underground Coal Mines," Proc. 4th Conf. on the Use of Computers
in the Coal Industry, R.L. Grayson, Y.J. Wang, and R.L. Sanford, eds.,
A.A. Balkema Publishers, Rotterdam, Netherlands, pp. 131-137.
69. Varanasi, U., Singh, H., and Grayson, R.L., 1990, "The Design
and Implementation of a Work Scheduling System for the Mine Management
Support System," Proc. 10th WVU International Mining Electrotechnology
Conf., West Virginia University, pp. 121-126.
70. Varada, V., Singh, H., and Grayson, R.L., 1990, "The Design
and Implementation of Graphic Support for the Mine Management Support
System," Proc. 10th WVU International Mining Electrotechnology
Conf., West Virginia University, pp. 127-129.
71. Wallace, W.E., Harrison, J.C., Grayson, R.L., et al., 1990, "Clay
Occlusion of Respirable Quartz Particles Detected by Low Voltage Scanning
Electron Microscopy -- X-ray Analyses," Ann. Occup. Hyg., Vol.
34, No. 2, pp. 195-204, refereed journal article.
72. Yuan, S., Reddy, N.P., Grayson, R.L., Wells, R.A., Kinzler, D.A.,
and Myers, W.R., 1990, "The Impact of Roof Conditions and the
Mining Cycle in Determining a Representative Respirable Mass Concentration," Proc.
3rd Symp. on Respirable Dust In The Mineral Industry, The Pennsylvania
State University, pp. 275-282.
73. Grayson, R.L., Watts, C.M., Yuan, S., Dean, J., and Nutter, R.S.,
1990, "The Mine Management Support System: A Knowledge-Based System
for Better Management of Underground Coal Mines," SME Preprint
No. 90-131, 6 pp.
74. Grayson, R.L., 1990, "The Potential Use of Expert Training
Systems in the Development of Decision Making Skills," Proc. Training
Resources Applied to Mining XVII, West Virginia University, pp. 115-127.
75. Grayson, R.L., Andre, R.A., and Simonyi, T., 1990, "Seeking
the Rank Factor in CWP Incidence: The Potential Role of Respirable
Dust Particle Purity," Proc. VIIth Int. Pneumoconioses Conf.,
U.S. DHHS, NIOSH, Cincinnati, pp. 284-286.
76. Grayson, R.L., and Peng, S.S., 1989, "Coal Industry," Collier's
Encyclopedia, updated article for the 1990 edition.
77. Grayson, R.L., and Wang, Y.J., 1989, "An Integrated Approach
to Production and Cost Management," Trans. SME-AIME, Vol. 286,
pp. 1898-1903, refereed journal article.
78. Klishis, M.J., Grayson, R.L., Lies, G.M., and Althouse, R.C.,
1989, "Data-Based Coal Preparation Training," Proc. TRAM
XV, West Virginia University, pp. 85-98.
79. Althouse, R.C., Grayson, R.L., Lies, G.M., and Klishis, M.J.,
1989, "Operations-Based Training for Longwall Mining," Proc.
TRAM XV, West Virginia University, pp. 57-74.
80. Grayson, R.L., Dean, J., Yuan, S., Reddy, N., Watts, C., Singh,
H., and Nutter, R.S., 1989, "A Knowledge-Based Expert System for
Managing Underground Coal Mines," Conf. Record IEEE-IAS Annual
Meeting, IEEE-IAS, pp. 1544-1549.
81. Grayson, R.L., 1989, "Optimization of Longwall Panel Dimensions
Using a Microcomputer," 21st APCOM, SME, Littleton, CO, pp. 465-470,
widely recognized international proceedings with refereed extended
abstracts.
82. Grayson, R.L., Georgiana, M., Zhao, L., Dean, J., and Wang, Y.J.,
1989, "Computer and Software Use in the U.S. Coal Industry," 21st
APCOM, SME, Littleton, CO, pp. 730-745, widely recognized international
proceedings with refereed extended abstracts.
83. Wang, Y.J., and Grayson, R.L., 1989, "Mine Systems and Design," 21st
APCOM, SME, Littleton, CO, pp. 685-686, introductory review for proceedings
chapter.
84. Grayson, R.L., 1988, "A Dynamic Programming Solution to the
Optimal Allocation of Mine Manpower," Mining Science & Technology,
Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 65-71, refereed journal article.
85. Nutter, R.S., Grayson, R.L., Londono, F., Raman, R., Watts, C.M.,
Chattree, N., and Reddy, Y.V., 1988, "Face Decision Support System:
An Expert System for the Section Foreman," Proc. 9th WVU International
Mining Electrotechnology Conf., West Virginia University, Morgantown,
WV, pp. 29-36.
86. Watts, C.M., Grayson, R.L., Nutter, R.S., 1988, "The Face
Decision Support System Knowledge-Base," Proc. 9th WVU International
Mining Electrotechnology Conf., West Virginia University, Morgantown,
WV, pp. 118-123.
87. Londono, F., Grayson, R.L., Nutter, R.S., and Klishis, M.J., 1988, "The
Face Decision Support System User Graphics Interface," Proc. 9th
WVU International Mining Electrotechnology Conf., West Virginia University,
Morgantown, WV, pp. 124- 127.
88. Chattree, N., Raman, R., Londono, F., Grayson, R.L., Nutter, R.S.,
and Reddy, Y.V., 1988, "The Face Decision Support System Simulation
System," Proc. 9th WVU International Mining Electrotechnology
Conf., West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, pp. 116-117.
89. Grayson, R.L., 1988, "Increasing Underground Coal Mine Productivity:
Getting from Conception to Results," Session Papers, MINExpo International
'88, American Mining Congress, Washington, D.C., pp. 361-375, international
industry conference proc.
90. Raman, R.S., Reddy, N., Reddy, Y.V., Jr., Nutter, R.S. Jr., Carrow,
S., and Grayson, R.L., 1988, "Knowledge Organization and Inference
Engine for the WVU Face Decision Support System," Trans. IEEE
on Industry Applications, Vol. 24, No. 5, pp. 866-869, refereed journal
article.
91. Grayson, R.L., Klishis, M.J., Althouse, R.C., and Lies, G.M, 1988, "An
Operations-Based Training Strategy for Longwall Mining," USBM
IC 9185, pp. 45-55, refereed manuscript.
92. Althouse, R.C., and Grayson, R.L., 1988, "Microanalysis of
Roof Bolting Operations," Coal Mining Section Newsletter, Sep/Oct
issue, National Safety Council, national safety newsletter.
93. Andre, R.A., Simonyi, T., and Grayson, R.L., 1988, "Variation
in Mineral and Elemental Composition of Respirable Coal Mine Dust by
Worker Location and Coal Seam," Proc. Int. Symp. on Respirable
Dust in the Mineral Industries, ACGIH, Cincinnati, OH, pp. 124-131.
94. Grayson, R.L., and Wang, Y.J., 1987, "Optimizing Coal Mine
Inventory Costs with Material Requirements Planning," Trans. SME-AIME,
Vol. 280, pp. 1834-1838, refereed journal article.
95. Grayson, R.L., Althouse, R.C., and Klishis, M.J., 1987, "Preparing
the Section Foreman for His Full Responsibilities," Trans. SME-AIME,
Vol. 280, pp. 2089-2094, refereed journal article.
96. Grayson, R.L., Mishra, G., and Wood, R., 1987, "Mine Modifications
for Economic Survival -- A Case Study," Mining Engineering, Vol.
39, No. 3, pp. 200-202, technical note in refereed journal.
97. Grayson, R.L., Althouse, R.C., Klishis, M.J., and Brooks, F.C.,
1987, "Increasing Proficiency in Prep Plant Workers," Coal
Prep '87, Coal Mining, Chicago, pp. 260-274.
98. Grayson, R.L., Klishis, M.J., Althouse, R.C., and Lies, G.M.,
1987, "A Management Strategy for Improving Longwall Operational
Performances," Proc. Longwall USA, Coal Mining, Chicago, pp. 53-75.
99. Grayson, R.L., 1986, "An Integrated Production and Cost Management
System for Underground Coal Mines," Ph.D. Dissertation, West Virginia
University, Department of Mining Engineering, 226 pp.
100. Grayson, R.L., and Peng, S.S., 1986, "Characterization of
Respirable Dust on a Longwall Panel -- A Case Study," Proc. Engineering
Health and Safety in Coal Mining, SME-AIME, Littleton, CO, pp. 95-117.
101. Khair, A.W., Reddy, N.P., and Grayson, R.L., 1986, "The
Effect of Immediate Strata on Pillar Behavior in Retreat Pillaring
-- A Case Study," Proc. 5th Conf. on Ground Control in Mining,
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, pp. 257-277.
102. Grayson, R.L., and Peng, S.S., 1986, "Optimizing Longwall
Panel Dimensions by Minimizing Total Mine Cost," Longwall USA,
Coal Mining, Chicago, pp. 61-81.
103. Klishis, M.J., Grayson, R.L., Althouse, R.C., and Lies, G.M.,
1986, "Longwall Systems: Overview and Assessment of Training," Longwall
USA, Coal Mining, Chicago, pp. 113-134.
104. Nutter, R.S., Reddy, Y.V., and Grayson, R.L., 1986, "Face
Decision Support System Status Report -- 1986," Proc. 8th WVU
Int. Mining Electrotechnology Conf., West Virginia University, Morgantown,
WV, pp. 63-64.
105. Grayson, R.L., Lies, G.M., Klishis, M.J., and Althouse, R.C.,
1986, "Training in Operations for Longwall Mining," Proc.
5th Annual Meeting of CAME, National Mine Health and Safety Academy,
Beckley, WV, pp. 2-36.
106. Grayson, R.L., and Peng, S.S., 1985, "Super Section Speeds
Development," Coal Mining, Vol. 90, No. 7, pp. 69-70, widely recognized
coal industry journal.
107. Grayson, R.L., and Wang, Y.J., 1985, "Forecasting Underground
Coal Mine Productivity with a Microcomputer," Proc. Second Conf.
on the Use of Computers in the Coal Industry, SME-AIME, New York, pp.
157-164.
108. Grayson, R.L., and Peng, S.S., 1984, "Analysis of an Airborne
Dust Study Made for a Southwestern Pennsylvania Underground Bituminous
Coal Mine," Proc. Coal Mine Dust Conf., West Virginia University,
Morgantown, WV, pp. 13-15.
109. Grayson, R.L., and Peng, S.S., 1984, "Correlation of Respirable
Dust Mass Concentration with Worker Positions," Proc. Coal Mine
Dust Conf., West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, pp. 256-261.
110. Grayson, R.L., and Wang, Y.J., 1983, "Selection of Mining
Machinery Based on Mechanical Delay Statistics: An Application of Goal
Programming to Capital Budgeting," Trans. SME-AIME, Vol. 274,
pp. 2019-2023, refereed journal article.
111. Grayson, R.L., Mishra, G., and Wang, Y.J., 1982, "Modeling
the Ventilation Network for an Old Coal Mine," Proc. 1st Mine
Ventilation Symp., H.L. Hartman, ed., SME-AIME, New York, NY, pp. 103-109.
112. Grayson, R.L., and Mishra, G., 1982, "Understanding and
Controlling Mine Subsidence Over a Longwall Panel," Papers of
the 1982 American Mining Congress Convention, AMC, Washington, D. C.,
international industry proceedings.
113. Grayson, R.L., and Mishra, G., 1981, "An Engineering Analysis
of 'Squeeze' Failure of Pillars in the Pittsburgh Coal Bed," Proc.
1st Conf. on Ground Control In Mining, West Virginia University, Morgantown,
WV, pp. 144-153.
TECHNICAL REPORTS
114. Grayson, R.L., 1997, “Commercialization of Single Stage
Fine Coal Dewatering and Briquetting Process,” Final Technical
Report for September 1, 1996 through August 31, 1997 to the Illinois
Clean Coal Institute, ICCI Project No. 96-1/1.1B-2, 21 pp.
115. Grayson, R.L., 1997, “Structured Analysis of 1996 West
Virginia Underground Coal Mine Accidents,” Technical Report to
West Virginia Board for Coal Mine Health and Safety and the West Virginia
Technical Review Committee, 112 pp.
116. Grayson, R.L., 1996, "Detailed Analysis of Underground
Back Injuries -- 1993 Data," Technical Report to the West Virginia
Mine Safety and Technical Review Committee, 20 pp.
117. Grayson, R.L., 1996, "New Accident-Analysis Perspectives
for Development of Job Intervention Priorities and Strategies," Technical
Report to the West Virginia Mine Safety and Technical Review Committee,
121 pp.
118. Estes, C.D., Zahradnik, R.L., Aminian, K., Grayson, R.L., Patchen,
D., Siriwardane, H., and Bajura, R., 1995, "On-Site Power Generation
at the Emerald Mine Using Coal Mine Methane," Phase I Topical
Report on DOE Contract No. DE-AC21, 95MC32185, 118 pp.
119. Winn, G.S., Elliott, G.D., and Grayson, R.L., 1994, "Investigation
of Countermeasures to Solve West Virginia's Small Mines Fatality Problem," FY93
Final Report on NRCCE Project Number MN-3-93 (1) M, 13 pp.
120. Grayson, R.L., 1994, "Analysis of Safety Issues and the
Compliance of Partial Cuts Extracted by a Continuous Mining Machine
in the 11D Longwall Development Panel in the Dilworth Mine as Shelter
Holes in Accordance with Section 268(b) of the Bituminous Coal Mining
Laws of Pennsylvania for Underground Mines," Technical Report
submitted to Dickie, McCamey, & Chilcote, 50 pp.
121. Grayson, R.L., 1994, "The Spacing of Shelter Holes Along
the Track Haulage in Longwall Panels of the Dilworth Mine," Technical
Report submitted to Jackson & Kelly, 36 pp.
122. Ziemkiewicz, P., Martinelli, D., Banta, L., Peng, S., Grayson,
R., Nutter, R., Gabr, M., and Bowders, J., 1994, "Remote Mining
For In Situ Waste Containment," Final Technical Report - Phase
I, submitted to DOE on Contract Number DE-AC21-92MC29121, two volumes.
123. Nutter, R.S., Grayson, R.L., Banta, L.E., et al., 1993, "Development
of Flexible Automation of Underground Coal Mines: Mine Management Support
System; Neural Network Navigation," Mining Research Contract Report
for USBM Contract No. H0388030, 265 pp.
124. Klishis, M.J., Althouse, R.C., Stobbe, T.J., Plummer, R.W., Grayson,
R.L., Layne, L.A., and Lies, G.M., 1993, "Coal Mine Injury Analysis:
A Model for Reduction Through Training; Volume VIII - Accident Risk
During the Roof Bolting Cycle: Analysis of Problems and Potential Solutions," Final
Report for USBM Cooperative Agreements C0167023.
125. Grayson, R. L., 1992, "Research on Potential Mechanisms
for the Creation of White Centers in Respirable Dust Sampling Filters," Report
of Findings submitted to Crowell & Moring, Washington, D. C., 67
pp.
126. Grayson, R.L., 1990 "Correlation of Respirable Dust Characteristics
to Coal Seams,” Final Report on Project WVO6, submitted to the
Generic Mineral Technology Center for Respirable Dust, 6 pp.
127. Mutmansky, J.M., Grayson, R.L., Rubow, K.L., Marple, V.A., Stobbe,
T.L., Myers, W.R,, Ramani, R. V., Frantz, R.L., 1989, "Formulation,
Evaluation and Verification of Improved Dust Sampling and Analytical
Strategies for Use at Surface and Underground Coal Mines," Summary
Status Report on USBM Project Numbers 4222/5422/2722, NTIS, Springfield,
VA, 140 pp.
128. Klishis, M.J., Althouse, R. C., Grayson, R.L., and Lies, G.M.,
1989, "A Performance Based Approach to Improve Skills, Safety,
and Training in the Mining Industry," Final Report submitted to
the U.S. Bureau of Mines for Contract J0145026, 219 pp.
129. Grayson, R.L., Wang, Y.J., Reddy, N.P., Georgiana, M., Zhao,
L., and Dean, J., 1989, "Computer Usage and Software Applications
in the Coal Industry," Final Report submitted to the EWRC for
Project Number MN-1-88, 59 pp.
130. Georgiana, M., Grayson, R.L., and Peng, S., 1988, "An Economic
Analysis of Longwall Innovations," Final Report submitted to the
Longwall Mining and Ground Control Research Center, West Virginia University,
39 pp.
131. Nutter, R.S., Jr., Reddy, Y.V., Raman, R.S., Londono, F., Chattree,
N., Watts, C.M., Grayson, R.L., and Klishis, M.L., 1988, "Face
Decision Support System," Final Report submitted to the U.S. Bureau
of Mines for Contract H0358020, 162 pp.
132. Lies, G.M., Althouse, R.C., Grayson, R.L., and Klishis, M.J.,
1988, "Underground Haulage Subsystems: An Assessment of Training
Needs," Summary Report, USBM Contract J01450246, Research to Formalize
Health, Safety, and Occupational Training, May, 58 pp.
133. Grayson, R.L., and Peng, S.S., 1986, "Correlation of Respirable
Dust Characteristics to Worker Locations on a Longwall Panel," Interim
Report (10/1/83-2/28/86) submitted to the Generic Mineral Technology
Center for Respirable Dust, 67 pp.
134. Lies, G.M., Althouse, R.C., Grayson, R.L., Klishis, M.J., and
Peton, J.S., Jr., 1986, "Assessment of Training in Longwall Mining," Summary
Report, USBM Contract J01450246, Research to Formalize Health, Safety
and Occupational Training, 111 pp.
135. Brooks, F.C., Collins, T., Althouse, R.C., Grayson, R.L., and
Klishis, M.J., 1986, "Coal Preparation: Overview and Assessment
of Training," Summary Report, USBM Contract J01450246, Research
to Formalize Health, Safety and Occupational Training, 89 pp.
136. Klishis, M.J., Althouse, R.C., Grayson, R.L., Mariner, T., Plummer,
R.W., and Stobbe, T.J., 1986, "An Assessment of the Health and
Safety Aspects of Roof Bolting," Summary Report submitted to the
U.S. Bureau of Mines under Cooperative Agreement No. C0167023, 140
pp.
WRITTEN COMMENTS ON REGULATORY ISSUES (non-NIOSH role)
131. 1995, Peer-review comments regarding the effectiveness of the
course entitled "Bleeder and Gob Ventilation Systems," 6
pp.
132. 1995, Comments to MSHA regarding Proposed Rule on Decertification
of Approved Instructors and Certified and Qualified Persons: 30 CFR
Parts 42, 48, 70, 71, 75, 77, and 90.
133. 1994, Comments to MSHA regarding small-mine problems and issues,
presented at the Small-Mine Summit, April 9.
134. 1990, Comments to MSHA regarding Part 75 - Ventilation Belt Entry,
presented at public hearing at Reston, VA.
BOOK
135. Grayson, R.L., et al., 2003, Materials Count: The Case for Material
Flows Analysis, National Research Council, The National Academies Press,
Washington, DC, 146 pp.
BOOK CHAPTERS
136. Grayson, R.L., and Watzman, B., 2001, “History and Overview
of Mine Health and Safety,” Chapter 1, Concepts and Processes
in Mine Health and Safety Management, M. Karmis, ed., SME, Littleton,
CO, pp. 1-13.
137. Grayson, R.L., 2001, “Hazard Identification, Risk Management,
and Hazard Control,” Chapter 17, Concepts and Processes in Mine
Health and Safety Management, M. Karmis, ed., SME, Littleton, CO, pp.
247-261.
138. Grayson, R.L., 1999, “Mine Health and Safety: Industry’s
March Towards Continuous Improvement – The United States Experience,” Chapter
7, Environmental Science, J. Azcue, ed., Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg,
pp. 83-100.
139. Reuther, R., R. Bajura, R. L. Grayson, and P.C. Crouse, 1998, “Fossil
Fuels,” Section 7.3, The CRC Handbook of Mechanical Engineering,
F. Kreith, ed., CRC Press, 2624 pp.
PROCEEDINGS CO-EDITED
140. 1996, Proceedings, 5th Conference on the Use of Computers in
the Coal Industry, S.D. Thompson, R.L. Grayson, and Y.J. Wang, eds.,
West Virginia University.
141. 1990, Proceedings, 4th Conference on the Use of Computers in
the Coal Industry, R.L. Grayson, Y.J. Wang,and R.L. Sanford, eds.,
A.A. Balkema Publishers, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
142. 1986, Proceedings, 3rd Conference on the Use of Computers in
the Coal Industry, Y.J. Wang, R.L. Grayson, and R.L. Sanford, eds.,
A.A. Balkema Publishers, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
POETRY
143. 1994, “Upending Winter’s Urn,” Echoes of Yesterday,
The National Library of Poetry, p. 31.
144. 1995, “The Mockingbird,” Best Poems of 1995, The
National Library of Poetry, p. 95.
145. 1996, “An Eternal Love,” Best Poems of the ‘90s,
The National Library of Poetry, p. 269.
146. 1996, “The Fall of Hector,” The Rainbow’s End,
The National Library of Poetry, p. 200.
147. 1996, “Goodbye. I know you. There’s No Tomorrow.” Shadows
and Light, The National Library of Poetry, p. 157.
148. 1996, “To Them Who Taught So Well,” Best Poems of
1996, The National Library of Poetry, p. 81.
149. 1997, “Caprice,” Best Poems of 1997, The National
Library of Poetry, p. 250.
150. 2001, “The City with a River Running Through It,” What
Tomorrow Holds, The International Library of Poetry, p. 209.
151. In press, “My Mackie,” Labours of Love, Noble House
London.
152. In press, “Just Thanking God for His Creation,” The
Best Poems and Poets of 2004, The International Library of Poetry.
NON-PUBLISHED TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS
153. Presentation on State of Mining Engineering Programs and Recruitment
in the U.S.; Training New Miners, Atlantic Alliance Symposium on Mining
Safety, Orlando, FL, September 23, 2005.
154. Presentation on Material Flows Accounting in the United States:
A Status Report, NSF-funded Workshop on Data Scope and Data Structures
for National Material Accounts, Yale University, New Haven, CN, September
20, 2005.
155. Keynote address on Mining Research Organizational Models: Government
and Academic Similarities and Differences, Symposium on Applications
of Computers and Operations Research in Mining, University of Arizona,
Tucson, Arizona, March 31, 2005.
156. Presentation to the Power Supply Community Task Force on Coal
as a Choice for Incremental Power Generation in Springfield and Greene
County: Information and Issues, Springfield, MO, March 28, 2005.
157. Presentation on Mining as a Case Study, National Academies Planning
Meeting for Scientific and Technical Input for the Revision of the
World Bank Group’s Pollution Prevention and Abatement Handbook,
National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., November 12, 2004.
158. 2004, presentation to Interagency Workgroup on Material Flows
Accounting on NRC report entitled Materials Count: The Case for Material
Flows Analysis, White House Conference Center, Washington, D.C.
159. Presentation on Material Flows Accounting of Natural Resources,
Products, and Residuals, RCRA conference, Washington, D.C., July 2003.
160. Keynote address at the Western Mining Training Summit, Colorado
School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, July 24, 2002.
161. 2001, Keynote Address at the Joint Western Training Needs Assessment
Seminar, Golden, Colorado, July 25.
162. 2001, Keynote Address at the 2nd South African Mine Health and
Safety Summit, Pretoria, April 20.
163. 2000, “The Use of Diesels in Underground Mining: A U.S.
Perspective,” MINExpo International 2000, Las Vegas, NV, October
10.
164. 2000, Banquet Speaker, National Stone Association Safety Awards,
Dearborn, MI, July 16.
165. 2000, “Update on NIOSH,” Mining Critical Issues Conference,
Rock Falls, ID, June 27.
166. 2000, “Mine Health and Safety: Progress and Prospects for
the Future,” Georgia Mining Association and Georgia Crushed Stone
Association Joint Safety and Health Workshop, Macon, GA, May 25 and
26.
167. 2000, Opening Remarks, Rock Mechanics Short Course, NIOSH Spokane
Research Laboratory, Elko, NV, May 23.
168. 2000, “Research Funding Opportunities in Washington-NIOSH,” SME
Research Council, Salt Lake City, UT, February 29.
169. 2000, “NIOSH Policy and Projects on Diesel Particulate
Matter,” Underground Mine Ventilation Session, SME Annual Meeting,
Salt Lake City, February 29.
170. 2000, “A Century of Progress in Mining ... Prospects for
the Future,” SME Henry Krumb Lecture presented to the southeastern
U.S. Section, February 12, invited presentation.
171. 1999, “A Century of Progress in Mining ... Prospects for
the Future,” SME Henry Krumb Lecture presented to the Chicago
Section, November 11, invited presentation.
172. 1999, “Prioritized Mine Health and Safety Issues in NIOSH,” 102nd
National Western Mining Conference, Colorado Springs, CO, November
4.
173. 1999, “Mine Health and Safety Research in the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,” International
Committee for Coal Research, Wellington, New Zealand, October 18.
174. 1999, “NIOSH Mine Health and Safety Program and Priorities,” National
Mining Association Health and Safety Committee meeting, St. Louis,
MO, October 11.
175. 1999, “Performance Measures in Occupational Safety and
Health, Conference on The Future Culture of Mining Safety and Health
in North America,” Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, September 24,
invited presentation.
176. 1999, “Ergonomics, Human Factors, and Musculoskeletal Injuries,” Conference
on The Future Culture of Mining Safety and Health in North America,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, September 23, invited presentation.
177. 1999, “A Century of Progress in Mining ... Prospects for
the Future,” SME Henry Krumb Lecture presented to the southwestern
Wyoming Section, September 15, invited presentation.
178. 1999, “Health and Safety Performances for Coal and Metal/Nonmetal
Mining and Prospects for Future Progress,” SME-Washington, D.C.
Section luncheon, September 14, invited presentation.
179. 1999, Opening and closing remarks for NIOSH at the NIOSH/MSHA
Joint Conference on Self-Contained Self Rescuers, MSHA Academy, Beckley,
WV, June 15-17.
180. 1999, Keynote address entitled “The State of Mining Research
in NIOSH,” 8th U.S. Mine Ventilation Symposium, Rolla, MO, June
14.
181. 1999, “NIOSH Mining Research,” Fuelcell Propulsion
Institute Annual Board Meeting, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, in support
of diesel partnerships, April 28, invited presentation.
182. 1999, “NIOSH Underground Coal Mining Programs,” Coal
Ops 99, Knoxville, TN, April 9.
183. 1999, “NIOSH Surface Coal Mining Programs,” Coal
Ops 99, Knoxville, TN, April 8.
184. 1999, Keynote address entitled “Mine Health and Safety:
Progress and Prospects for the Future” at the Coal Division technical
session on mine safety and health at the Society for Mining, Metallurgy,
and Exploration Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, March 2.
185. 1998, “Mine Health and Safety Management: Approaches, Issues,
and Tools,” at the Underground Stone Seminar, Cincinnati, OH,
December 9.
186. 1998, “NIOSH Mining Research,” National Advisory
Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C., November
10.
187. 1998, “Vision for Mining and Mine Health and Safety in
2005,” luncheon address at the Joint Meeting of the Pittsburgh
Coal Mining Institute of America/SME Pittsburgh Section, October 29-30,
Meadowlands, PA, invited address.
188. 1998, “The Evolving NIOSH Mining Research Program and Silica-Related
Activities,” luncheon address presented at the National Industrial
Sand Association Semiannual Meeting, October 21, Washington, D.C.,
invited address.
189. 1998, “Mine Health and Safety Research at NIOSH,” keynote
address presented at the Western Workshop on Mining Health and Safety,
August 13, Salt Lake City, UT, invited presentation.
190. 1998, “Mine Health and Safety Research at NIOSH,” keynote
address presented at the National Joint Meeting of the Holmes Safety
Association, National Association of State Mine Inspectors of America,
and Mine Inspectors Institute of America, June 23, Tampa, FL, invited
address.
191. 1998, “Mining: Digging Deeper to Control Exposure and Eliminate
Disease and Injury,” presented at Public Health Professional
Conference, June 7-11, Alexandria, VA, invited presentation.
192. 1998, “Commonalities between Construction and Mining Health
and Safety Issues and Problems,” presented at Center to Protect
Workers’ Rights, March 26, Washington, D.C., invited presentation.
193. 1998, “Mine Safety and Health Research,” presented
at the 5th Annual Mine Health and Safety Conference, March 11-12, Washington,
D.C.: invited presentation.
194. 1998, “The Outlook from Washington: Mine Health and Safety
Research,” presented at the SME Annual Meeting, Research Council,
March 3, invited presentation.
195. 1997, “Commercialization of a Single State Fine Coal Dewatering
and Briquetting Process, presented at the 15th Annual Contractors’ Technical
Conference, Illinois Clean Coal Institute, Champaign, IL, July 29.
196. 1997, “Evolving Cultural Change in Safety and Operations,” presented
at the Southeast Missouri Mine Safety Awards Banquet in Farmington,
MO, March 13.
197. 1997, “Where Do We Go From Here? Does Technology Have Any
Giant Leaps Left?” Panel Discussion at SME Annual Meeting in
Denver, CO, in the Underground Coal Mining II Session.
198. 1996, "Risk Analysis for Mining Operations," Panel
Discussion at the PCMIA-PCA Special Seminar on Mine Safety and Health
Law, Greensburg, PA.
199. 1996, "The Mining Industry's Response to Economic Competition," presented
at the WVU Student Chapter of ASCE and Northern WV Branch of ASCE Spring
Technical Conference, West Virginia University.
200. 1995, "Addressing the Small-Mine Safety Issue in West Virginia," 2nd
Int. Conf. on the Health of Miners, Pittsburgh, PA.
201. 1995, "Systematic On-Site Monitoring of Compliance Dust
Samples," 2nd Int. Conf. on the Health of Miners, Pittsburgh,
PA.
202. 1995, "Engineering Education Issues" presented at seminar
on Establishing Professional Engineering Firms in West Virginia, Charleston,
WV.
203. 1995, "West Virginia and the Environment" presented
at Earth Day conference, West Virginia University.
204. 1995, "Mergers, the Coal Industry, and COMER," presented
at the Southern West Virginia Coal Prep and Engineering Society monthly
meeting, Beckley, West Virginia.
205. 1994, "Attacking the Small-Mine Fatality Problem in West
Virginia," presented at the Careers in Coal Annual Meeting, St.
Simons Island, Georgia.
206. 1993, "Optimization of Manpower Utilization on a Work Shift," presented
at the WVCMI/SME-CAS Fall Meeting, White Sulphur Springs, WV.
207. 1990, "Development of a Management Tool to Assist Operational
Reporting and Control," presented at the Joint Spring Meeting
of WVCMI and SME-CAS, Charleston, WV.
208. 1989, "Computerized Mine Management and Monitoring," presented
at the WVCMI/SME-CAS Fall Meeting, White Sulphur Springs, WV.