ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF DIMENSION STONE QUARRYING …
Stone quarries are one of the natural resources and mines in which stone and similar minerals such as lime, andesite, basalt, limestone and marble, which are used as building material, are ...
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Occupational Health and Safety Management in Selected Stone Quarries …
This research aims to study the management of and implementation of occupational health and safety issues associated with stone quarry work in selected quarries in Akamkpa, Cross River State Nigeria.
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(PDF) Pulmonary problems among quarry workers of stone …
Quarry Workers of Stone Crushing Industrial Site at Umuoghara, Ebonyi State, Nigeria AN Nwibo1, EI Ugwuja1, NO Nwambeke2, OF Emelumadu2, LU Ogbonnaya3 Abstract 1 Department of Chemi- Background: Respiratory problem is one of the major health hazards in dust-exposed cal Pathology, Faculty workers; it is a major cause of morbidity and mortality ...
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MINIG AND QUARRYING
Improved geological data over the years have revealed that Nigeria is endowed with numerous deposits of industrial, metallic and non-metallic minerals. There are about thirty-four [34] …
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QUARRIES IN WESTERN NIGERIA) FRACTION FOR ROAD …
fraction for road pavement construction with case study of crushed stone samples from some selected quarry sites in western part of Nigeria. 1.1 Location of The Study Areas . The quarries …
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This work is licensed Pulmonary Problems among …
In Nigeria stone quarrying represents an unorganized sector of industry. Quarry-ing products are increasingly demanded for industrial, domestic, agricultural and other purposes to satisfy the needs of the rapidly growing population.3 The indus-try in Ebonyi State employs at least 1000
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(PDF) Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry
In South-Eastern Nigeria, several quarry operations provide 8.7% of the country's annual GDP to the economy. These businesses do, however, frequently cause air pollution. ... Stone quarrying has ...
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1: The Map of Nigeria Showing the Location …
Nigeria has a distribution of different types of rocks used for quarrying ranging from igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Igneous and metamorphic rocks are most extensively found in the ...
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among manual stone-quarrying workers
stone quarrying and the occurrence of respiratory disease symptoms among the quarry workers, the prevalence of dermatoses on the quarry workers compared to a control population, and the level of knowledge of the workers on the impact of dust inhalation to their health. Materials and methods The quarry area studied is located in Lokpanta in
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Stone Quarrying Impact on Air Soil Water in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
This study examine the impact of stone quarrying on air soil and water in Ebonyi State and the magnitude of its impact in Environmental pollution. Earth particles were collected from two major sites of Ishiagu and Akpoha using purposeful sampling method. Findings showed that distance from quarrying site determine the level of pollution in sites. Soil, water, air, bone were also …
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An Assessment of Stakeholder Perception of the …
Generally, stone quarrying is a multiple-stage procedure through which rock is dug from the earth and crushed to generate aggregate that subsequently is divided into portions necessary for direct ...
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(PDF) A Review of Dimension Stone Extraction …
This review paper examines extraction methods in the dimension stone industry. Traditional techniques, like thermal shock, hammer and chisel, and plug and feather, were used historically.
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Stone Crusher and Quarry Business Plan [Sample Template]
Below are the sales projections for Joseph Ileaboya & Sons Stone Quarry Company, it is based on the location of our business and other factors as it relates to small scale and medium scale stone quarry company start – ups in Nigeria; First Fiscal Year-: N1million; Second Fiscal Year-: N2.5Million; Third Fiscal Year-: N5Million
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Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Quarrying in Nigeria…
The quarrying industry in Nigeria has far-reaching socioeconomic and environmental implications that demand careful consideration of sustainable practices and innovative technologies. This comprehensive review delves into the multifaceted impacts of ... Globally, the stone quarrying industry is considered as one of the most vibrant industries ...
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In Nigeria, Indigenous Communities Bear The Brunt Of Harmful Quarrying
Nigeria's National Environmental Regulations for Quarrying and Blasting Operations stated in 2013 that "a person shall not locate a quarry or engage in blasting within three kilometers (3km) of any existing residential, commercial or industrial area." According to satellite imagery, the distance of Ibrahim's house from the blasting site ...
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An assessment of the immune status of some stone quarry …
Stone quarry activities in Akure involved mainly men as opposed to both sexes in Abakaliki, South-Eastern Nigeria. Workers in stone quarrying sites in Akure share a common denominator of being lowly educated, and who had no trade skills with a mean age of 39.35 ± .99 years. The analysis of blood samples from the workers demonstrated that some ...
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(PDF) Environmental Hazards of Limestone Mining and
The hydrogeological effect of limestone extraction from open pits (quarries) depends on the location of the site in the landscape, the vertical and horizontal extent of the excavation, the methods ...
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Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in …
stone was only discovered in Nigeria in 1920, according to [7], quarrying at Old Ebonyi Local Government Area began around 1800. Research has revealed that for the past 30 years, quar-rying, limestone production, and the crushing of solid rock have been the main industries in Ebonyi State, Nige-ria. e existing quarry industries in Ebonyi State ...
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Quarry Stone Types: Choosing the Right Material for Your …
Quarry stone has served as a vital construction material for thousands of years, offering durability and aesthetic beauty for structures ranging from ancient monuments to contemporary homes. Each type of stone sourced from quarries boasts unique properties that make it ideal for various applications. For instance, granite is prized for its ...
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Leading Quarrying Services for Stone
Partner with Wigmore Trading for premier quarrying services in Nigeria. Specializing in ornamental stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk, and slate for building and construction. ... Types of Stone Quarried in Nigeria. ... we will discuss …
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Stone Quarrying: Methods, Site Selection, and Key …
Stone quarrying is the process of extracting stones from natural rock surfaces for various engineering and construction purposes. Unlike mining, which is an underground activity, quarrying is performed on exposed rock surfaces. Stones obtained from quarrying are used in building structures, paving roads, and other infrastructure projects. Quarrying generally occurs …
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Correlates of Stone Quarry Workers' Awareness of Work …
To assess the awareness of work-related ocular health hazards and utilization of personal protective eye devices (PPEDs) among stone quarry workers in Abakaliki, southeastern Nigeria. In a cross-sectional survey of stone quarry industry workers in ...
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Western quarry ltd
Nigeria Quarry operations, plant operations, fleet and logistics. Lagos operations. Producer of Granite, Rock, Asphalt, Stone, Gravel, Dredging, Cement,
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In Nigeria, Indigenous Communities Bear The Brunt Of Harmful Quarrying
Harmful dust emerges from the Zeberced Quarry near Abuja. Image by Samad Uthman and Ajala/The Xylom. Nigeria, 2024. Maryam Ibrahim was skipping ropes around her home in Dutse Mpape in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, a few years ago, her tiny feet barely touching the dusty floor in the compound.
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Granite Deposits in Nigeria with their Locations …
Granite is a natural stone just like limestone and is deposited in Nigeria and Africa in abundance, and its deposition has called for numerous local and international quarrying companies into the country.
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Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of southwestern Nigeria
Quarrying of rocks and minerals has contributed to the economic development of many nations. However, dusts generated from these quarries have caused environmental and health challenges. Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in southwestern Nigeria was, therefore, carried out to delineate the effects of quarrying on the environment. …
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Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Quarrying in Nigeria…
The quarrying industry in Nigeria has far-reaching socioeconomic and environmental implications that demand careful consideration of sustainable practices and innovative technologies.
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(PDF) Small-Scale Stone Quarrying: Its Contribution to …
Stone quarrying is a form of land use method concerned with the extraction of non-fuel and non-metal minerals from rocks. Using the qualitative model, the paper interrogates the impact of stone quarrying on the livelihoods of the workers and provides critical insights into the effects of stone quarrying on the environment. It finds economic ...
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Impact of stone quarrying on the health of residents in Nigeria.
This study investigated the effect of stone quarry activities and seasonal variation on the concentration of air pollutants. Higher concentration of particulate matter was observed in the dry ...
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