Publications



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.

 

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