Health Status Evaluation of Limestone Mine Workers

Introduction: Mining is a hazardous occupation in which workers are exposed to adverse conditions. In India, limestone mining is carried out in a large scale and there are 549 reported mines producing about 154 million tonnes. Objective: The present study was carried out in a limestone mine in India...

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Published in:	National journal of community medicine Vol. 5; no. 4
Main Authors:	Sarang Vilas Dhatrak, Subroto Shambhu Nandi, Debasis Mrinal Chatterjee, Umesh Laxman Dhumne
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Medsci Publications 01-12-2014
Subjects:	Limestone miners morbidity pulmonary impairment
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Summary:	Introduction: Mining is a hazardous occupation in which workers are exposed to adverse conditions. In India, limestone mining is carried out in a large scale and there are 549 reported mines producing about 154 million tonnes. Objective: The present study was carried out in a limestone mine in India to determine the morbidity pattern among workers engaged actively in mining activities. Methodology: 152 workers engaged actively in mining activities were included. The health status of the employees was evaluated by well defined medical questionnaire along with pulmonary function test (PFT). Results: Findings of the study showed poor literacy rate amongst the miners. Lung function test showed restrictive impairment in about 15% of miners. Hypertension, diabetes and musculoskeletal morbidity were prevalent in miners. Conclusion: The study findings indicate the need for regular health checkups, health education, personal protective devices and engineering control for better health and productivity of the miners.
ISSN:	0976-3325 2229-6816