| Telephone: |
(412) 386-6893 |
| FAX: |
(412) 386-6971 |
| MISSION: |
Provide engineering and technical assistance to the mining industry for the control and
abatement of solid particulates present in the mining environment.
Gather, compile, and analyze information regarding concentrations of respirable dust,
free silica, trace metals, and related substances, and identify health hazards that may
result from overexposure.
Develop procedures and formulate precautions to be taken to minimize the degree and
extent of hazards.
Receive and analyze respirable dust samples collected by mine operators as required by
Section 202(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
Provide assistance in reducing exposure to environmental dusts. |
| BRANCHES: |
Environmental Assessment and
Contaminants Branch
Deborah Tomko , Chief
(412) 386-6009
Tomko.Deborah@dol.gov
Instrumentation and Analytical Branch
Matthew Fenlock, Chief
(412) 386-6499
Fenlock.Matthew@dol.gov
Laboratory Quality Control
Joyce L. Swank, Coordinator
(412) 386-4610
Swank.Joyce@dol.gov
Weighing Branch
Vacant
(412) 386-6499
Staff Engineer
Mark J. Schultz, P.E.
(412) 386-6807
Schultz.Mark.J@dol.gov
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