Chronic exposure to dust due to stone quarrying may increase the risk of respiratory problems and impaired lung function-cigarette smokers are at higher risk. BACKGROUND Respiratory …

Publications related to the economics of individual quarries are mostly associated with the evaluation of investments, changes in quarry operations or optimization of quarry operations Analyses of ...

Objective: 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. Materials and methods: In a cross-sectional survey of stone quarry industry workers in Abakiliki, conducted between March and April, 2012, data on …

IOSR Journals, 2019. The study aimed to assess the occupational health hazards among quarry workers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The study employed a cross sectional study that deals with observational and clinical examination that involved the measurement of outdoor gaseous pollutants, interview of participants with a well structured questionnaire and …

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.. Depositions of Granite in Nigeria. Granites, popularly known in Nigeria as gravel/chippings are found in all the states of the federation but occur in …

Some limestone quarrying companies include but are not limited to Rich Quarries Nigeria Limited, Crushed Rock Industries, and Stonehill Nigeria Limited, as there are more than hundreds of quarrying companies in Nigeria located in the various states where it is deposited in. ... Limestone is also used as a dimension stone whereby the stone is ...

Despite the fact that lime-stone was only discovered in Nigeria in 1920, according to [7], quarrying at Old Ebonyi Local Government Area began around 1800. Research has …

Background: Respiratory problem is one of the major health hazards in dust-exposed workers; it is a major cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. Objective: To determine the prevalence of respiratory problems and lung function impairment among quarry workers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Methods: Respiratory problems and lung …

Moreover, 45% of the area residents and 44% of the quarry workers have experienced health problems related to quarrying activities. Nevertheless, there was a significant relationship between quarrying activities and the environmental as well as human health problems in the area (p<0.05). The positive impacts identified are; …

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 ...

Granite stone is a common natural resource, and one of the widely used solid minerals in Nigeria due to its use in building, civil engineering and construction, in the areas of flooring, and others. …

NATURAL RESOURCE EXPLOITATION IN NIGERIA: CONSEQUENCES OF HUMAN ACTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY -A REVIEW ... surge in stone quarrying exploration . worldwide ...

Quarrying is a form of mining which involves crushing of stones and obtaining quarry resources on or below the earth surface. This study was carried out in Abakiliki, Southeastern Nigeria, to ...

Abstract The research investigated the effect of quarrying activities on water and soil quality in two communities of Ebonyi State of Nigeria. Water and soil pollution that has affected soil fertility necessitated this research. The two quarries are situated in Ishiagu and Akpoha in Nigeria. Water samples were collected from the …

The quarrying industry in Nigeria has far-reaching socioeconomic and environmental implications that demand careful consideration of sustainable practices …

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 some of the major challenges facing the quarrying industry in Nigeria. 1. Limited Infrastructure: One of the main ...

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discuss stone quarrying in nigeria. WebSep 17, 2019 Furthermore, (Nwibo et al. 2012) studied the pulmonary problems among quarry workers of stone crushing industrial site at Umuoghara, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Another related study was by Lad and Samant ( 2014 ) who focused on only the environmental and social impact of stone quarrying. More Details

The study was undertaken to determine the occupational hazards, and safety measures among Stone quarry workers in Zaria, Northern Nigeria to obtain data on socio-demographic characteristics, occupational profile, hazards, safety measures and PEAK flow measurement. The health conditions of workers all over the world vary …

The increase in demand of building stones and construction-grade sand has resulted in aggressive hard rock quarrying in many parts of the world. The problems are to be evaluated in detail for the judicious use of resources on the one hand and ensuring health of the ecosystems on the other. The present study aims to evaluate the impact of …

Download scientific diagram | 1: The Map of Nigeria Showing the Location Sample Quarries 1.2 Brief Geology of The Study Area The three major rock types-igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary-abound ...

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 ...

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

Qualitative Determination of the Mineralogical Composition of Sandstone in Amasiri Stone Quarry, Ebonyi, Nigeria Using X-ray Powder Diffraction Author(s): CM Ngwu, IE Otuokere and GU Nwaorgu. Qualitative determination of the mineralogical composition of sandstone in Amasiri Stone Quarry was performed using X-ray powder diffraction.

I NTRODUCTION. Work-related eye injury, especially in the quarry industry,[1,2,3] remains an important cause of ocular morbidity and vision loss in the working age group, in both low and middle income countries (LMICs) and the developed economies.With reported prevalence ranging from 2% to 4%,[] and often involving the ocular surface and anterior …

SECTION ONE: Mining and Quarrying in Nigeria History of the Nigerian Mining and Quarrying Sector Mining and quarrying are the processes of extraction of naturally occurring stone or minerals such as coal, ores, crude petroleum and natural gas from the earth. In Nigeria, solid minerals are discussed

Rivers State, Nigeria. Telephone: +234 803 778 3246 email: [email protected]. Abstract: This study investigated the effect of stone quarry activities and seasonal variation on the concentration ...

The study were seek to investigate the impact of stone quarrying on the environment and societies. In this case, responses were sought from questionnaire, key informant interview and observation. 3.1. Social and Environmental Impact of Stone Quarrying Quarrying activity often have long-term social, and environmental impacts. Social challenges ...

In this study, we investigated the impact of quarrying as an environmental ethical crisis. The need for the study arose when we realised the deteriorating effect of the quality of life in our community, which is located next to a limestone quarry. To obtain a deeper understanding of the adverse impact on the environment and the quality of life of …

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 …