of crushed stone produced in the United States is made from carbonate rock. The products derived from carbonate rocks provide essential materials for society – materials that we need to maintain our current standard of living. Quarrying 1 carbonate rocks for use as crushed stone and dimension stone can be accom-plished with no signi fi cant ...
Despite serving the rural economy in a positive way, the negative impact of stone quarrying activities in the Saltora CD Block of Bankura District on the local ecology cannot be ignored.
This paper focuses on the environmental, economic, and social impact of stone and marble industry in the Middle East and North Africa region taking Palestine as a case study.
The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio-economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district. To achieve this, we used questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions ...
The Case of Hana Mariam Cobble Stone Quarry Site' and Submitted to the fulfillment of Masters Degree of Population, Resource and Development with the regulation of Addis Ababa University and ... Occupational health and safety Impact ..... 13. 2.5. Stone quarrying in Addis Ababa .....14 . Assessment of Environmental and Socio-Economic …
DOI: 10.20431/2454-9444.0502005 Corpus ID: 210988803; Environment and Social Impacts of Stone Quarrying: South Western Ethiopia, in Case of Bahir Dar Zuria Wereda Zenzelma Kebele
Using the resource curse theory as a philosophical lens, this study qualitatively analysed the effects of the stone quarrying industry in the Wenchi …
of Quarry Industries in Ghana: The Case of Buoho Stone Quarries Isaac Decardi-Nelson, Betty Solomon-Ayeh, Daniel Asenso-Gyambibi, Kwadwo Twumasi-Ampofo *,. and Alex Ahenkuro. Building and Road Research Institute, UPO Box 40, KNUST, Kumasi-Ghana *E-mail of corresponding author: [email protected] Abstract
This study investigated the influence of work experience on the level of awareness on adverse health effects of silica dust exposure among stone quarry workers in Ghana while controlling for ...
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 …
The Quarry site is located behind Blueskies factory, about 4.5km west of Doboro on the Accra-Nsawam Road in the Akuapim South District of the Eastern Region and can be accessed through the Doboro-Chinto feeder road. The quarry size is about 47.14 acres, that is, 19.07 hectares.
The major environmental and socio-economic problems related to quarrying revealed during this study include, destroying the natural topography and vegetation, ruining …
We have carried out an assessment on the environmental effects of limestone quarrying on some com-munities in the Lower Manya Krobo District in the Eastern …
3.1. Types of coastal sand and stone mining identified along the Cape Coast coastline. Sand mining activities were observed on almost all the sandy beaches in the study area with stone quarry mainly practised at Amoakofua. Gravels are mined at several locations including Amanful, Amoakofua, Ekon and Moree.
Using the resource curse theory as a philosophical lens, this study qualitatively analysed the effects of the stone quarrying industry in the Wenchi …
to stone quarrying as an alternative source of livelihood for survival. This paper therefore interrogates stone quarrying and its impact on the environment in the Daglama community. Stone Quarrying and the Environment: a review of relevant literature A quarry is a type of open-pit mine from which rock or minerals are extracted (Gamal
stone quarry impact Published in Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management ISSN 2339-076X (Print) 2502-2458 (Online) Publisher University of Brawijaya Country of publisher Indonesia LCC subjects Technology: Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering: Environmental effects of industries and plants Website
The main aim of the survey was to assess the impact of stone waste on the health of the people working on the site, and the residents living near the quarrying area. ... Maldhure, B.R. and Zodpey, S.P. (1995). Involvement of lung and lung function tests in stone quarry workers. Indian J. of Tuberc., 42: 155–160. Google Scholar Leigh, J ...
He organized the Ohio Quarries Co., which opened and developed large quarries and built modern stone sawing mills. Its chief product was named Buckeye Gray Sandstone. The Buckeye Quarry is said to be one of the largest in the world, stone has been taken out to a depth of 240 feet. It is 3,090 ft. wide and 1,056 ft. long. It is no longer quarried.
2. Location and the Geology of the Area. Surrounding land use includes a natural ridge and valley to the south and west of the site, grazing and subsistence agriculture to the north, and the historical plant and stockpile area to the east (see Figure 1).The only major infrastructure in proximity to the site is the N2 highway which at its …
Objectives: The objectives of this study are to investigate the impact of stone dust on cardiovascular and pulmonary health of stone quarry workers among an indigenous population of north-east India.
Stone quarrying is one of the key extractive economic activities in the Ashanti Region, supplying the bulk of stone of varying aggregates to the construction industry within the …
stone-quarrying workers. African Journal of R ... More than 300 quarries and 1000 stone cutting industries are exist in Palestine, with a total annual yield of 100 million tons of raw stone and 25 ...
ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF STONE QUARRYING: THE CASE OF WENCHI MUNICIPALITY IN THE BRONG AHAFO REGION OF GHANA By Ata-Era, Akularemi James (BA Integrated Development Studies) A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, In Partial …
Concerning the environmental impact, quarries and stone cutting industries cause ecological disturbance, destruction of natural flora, pollution of air, landscape degradation [8]. It is generally ...
Impact of Stone Quarrying on Sustainable Livelihoods and Environment in Selected Communities in Ghana: implications for the Sustainable Development Goals. …
The largest quarry in West Africa in the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana on 29 May 2009, the minister for Lands and Natural Resources reiterated that the Ministry was mindful of the legitimate 10 concerns of the surrounding communities of the potential impacts usually associated with quarry operations such as blasting vibrations, noise, fly rocks ...
The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio-economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district. To achieve this, we used questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions, where the information obtained was confirmed by field ..., The East African quarry industry is dominated by Kenya's cement giants Athi River Mining ...
activities, identify and assess existing mitigating measures by quarry companies in the Wenchi Municipality, and provide policy recommendations on sustainable stone …
