Particle Composition and Respirable Crystalline Silica Concentrations in Sand Mining and Processing Facilities

dc.contributor.author	Cleary, Patricia Anne
dc.contributor.author	Oster, Joe
dc.contributor.author	Zhang, Junyi
dc.contributor.author	Fischer, Callie
dc.date.accessioned	2017-03-03T20:45:01Z
dc.date.available	2017-03-03T20:45:01Z
dc.date.issued	2017-03-03T20:45:01Z
dc.description	Color poster with text, photos, graphs, and charts.	en
dc.description.abstract	In the last 10 years, hydro fracturing has completely transformed the sand mining industry. In Wisconsin, the nation’s leading sand producer, the number of industrial sand facilities has grown from just 8 in 20081 to 129 as of September 1, 20152. Crystalline silica is one of the main compounds that makes up the earth’s crust. It is not inherently dangerous until it is ground up into fine dust that can penetrate deep into the lungs. The purpose of this study is to analyze particles of silica from nearby sand processing facilities.	en
dc.description.sponsorship	University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/76036
dc.language.iso	en_US	en
dc.relation.ispartofseries	USGZE AS589;
dc.subject	Hydro fracturing	en
dc.subject	Sand mines	en
dc.subject	Fracking	en
dc.subject	Crystalline silica	en
dc.subject	Posters	en
dc.title	Particle Composition and Respirable Crystalline Silica Concentrations in Sand Mining and Processing Facilities	en
dc.type	Presentation	en

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