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A Review on Assessment of Environment Impact of Stone Crusher Rishabh Bahri1, Dr.Dharmendra 2 1Research scholar, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh 177005 India.
2Assisstant Professor, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh 177005 India.
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Abstract - The stone crushing industry is a crucial sector in
industry in India is expanding quickly because of the rising demands of construction and industry, as well as the current focus on developing the country's infrastructure. Nevertheless, reliable data for this industry is scarce. Numerous rural migrant and unskilled laborers in India receive direct employment from the country's numerous stone crushers. In India, most stone crushing is a small-scale, labor-intensive industry. [1]. The processes are performed manually. Currently, there is less information about dust emissions from these units, their connection to occupational exposure, and the respiratory health status of workers. Mining, particularly opencast mining, involves extracting rocks and minerals, and is often seen as a harmful activity with significant negative effects on the environment. Quarries produce significant amounts of stone via cutting processes, leading to adverse effects on nearby surface water. Regarding the influence of pollutants compared to pollution. Any chemical, radioactive nuclide, organ phosphorus compound, trace gas, geochemical material (such dust or silt), biological creature or product, or physical characteristic (such as heat) that is purposefully or inadvertently generated by humans. Potentially or currently discharged into the environment [2]. Mining affects many aspects of the ecosystem, including the enduring and significant effects of abandoned mining waste piles and extensive extraction locations. Drilling, blasting, and crushing minerals are crucial operations in the majority of big open-pit mines.
India, producing crushed stones for construction purposes like roads, highways, bridges, buildings, and canals. This industry is growing rapidly due to infrastructure development plans. However, it also poses significant environmental issues, such as rapid pollution, which negatively impacts human health and the environment. The release of dust into the air and water is one of the many negative environmental and health effects of the mining and stone crushing industries. This study highlights the urgent need for a more thorough evaluation of how stone crushing affects water quality. We suggest reorienting the analysis to focus on the presence of heavy metals and other contaminants that can leak from objects that are piled high or encounter water through unintentional spills. When water is contaminated, it can upset aquatic ecosystems and seriously jeopardize the health of neighbouring communities that depend on it for irrigation and drinking. The material that has already been written about how stone crushing affects the environment is reviewed in this review, with an emphasis on how it degrades water quality. We draw attention to the shortcomings of the present research conducted in India, especially its lack of concentration on particular contaminants. We support a more thorough methodology to evaluate the whole range of possible pollutants discharged from stone-crushing processes. The continued growth of the stone crushing industry necessitates the implementation of sustainable practices and stricter regulations. Responsible operations are crucial to safeguard vital water resources and ensure the health and well-being of surrounding communities. This review underscores the urgent need for a more comprehensive understanding of the water quality impacts of stone crushing in India, paving the way for sustainable development and environmental protection.
The operation of Heavy Earth Moving Machines (HEMM) in large open cast mines can significantly impact the environment, causing dust, noise, and ground vibration. Opencast mining, particularly in Jhansi district, is more damaging than underground mining, causing water, soil, noise, and land pollution. Mining activities not only affect the physical and biological structure of an area but also lead to socio-economic changes and eliminate traditional income sources. Supplied particulate matter (SPM) sulphur dioxide (SOx) are major sources of emissions from various open pit mining activities. Control methods include planning and implementing preventive and suppressive measures to maintain pollutant levels within certain standards. However, there is no well-defined method for predicting the impact of air pollution due to mining. Most dust found in industrial environments is mineral-based, and even after preliminary work has been done, it must be disturbed. Underground mines are the most abundant and ubiquitous contaminants in the atmosphere, with silica dust causing severe problems and widespread dust to which minerals come in contact due
Key Words: Stone crushing, Pollution, Health effects, Environmental effects, Contamination, Heavy metals
1.INTRODUCTION Mining is a significant economic endeavor in several developing nations, including our own. Operations, regardless of size, are naturally disruptive to the environment, generating significant quantities of dust debris that may be detrimental. The quarry and stone crushing
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