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Unplanned Movement of Material Pod Results in Serious Injuries
What A production worker in a Continuous Miner development panel sustained serious upper body injuries, seven fractured ribs, a fractured scapula and sternum when he was crushed against the rib by a full materials pod. Why The right hand suspension chain, looking inbye... Read more
The VAST Project
Problem On the job training can falter in the same way as different people provide the training. ; Omissions or poorly written instruction on a procedure mean that when it comes time to use that document to do the job there... Read more
Near Miss Fluid Injection High Potential Incident
What A maintenance technician was attempting to release grease pressure from a crawler track adjuster on an excavator. The technician was struck in the arms, face and chest with pressurised grease (approx 17,236 kpa [2500 psi]). First aid personnel completed a... Read more
Best Practice Scaffold Erection 100% Hook-Up - Fatality Elimination
Problem Scaffolders are potentially exposed to falls while erecting and dismantling scaffold. The method and culture of erecting scaffolding had to be amended to ensure 100% fall protection. Solution In response, a single rope technique was developed. This technique anchored an 11mm kermantle... Read more
Position paper on the HIV and AIDS in the South African Mines
This paper seek provoke dynamic debates and give some recommendations for the consideration to this summit. Our approach has been regarding HIV / AIDS as a major challenge for our industry. We have also identified this challenge as an area... Read more
FLYROCK INVOLVING LOW STRENGTH EXPLOSIVE SYSTEMS SUCH AS PCF CARTRIDGES
What A flyrock incident recently occurred on a North Queensland mine when using a PCF cartridge explosive system to break oversize rocks on the surface. Property damage was caused by flyrock up to 70-80 metres away. . . . Why The manufacturer promoted... Read more
Gas Cylinder Handle
Problem Compressed gas cylinders are heavy putting the persons manually handling them at risk of physical injury and furthermore damaged cylinders can explode from the pressure of the compressed gas Solution A hinged clamp with an over centre latch and handles which can... Read more
Core Risk Management Plan ; Communication Process
Problem Previous risk management procedures were not achieving the desired reduction in workplace injuries Solution This innovative approach dovetailed two elements considered critical for safety success: employee involvement and effective communication. As part of the operation s Core Risk Management Plan, employees were... Read more
Lightning Lock
Problem The use of this keeper system has eliminated the use of impact guns that can potentially lead to people suffering from carpal tunnel. There has been a reduction in the time it takes to do the job and at the... Read more
FRIDAY SAFETY AUDIT DAY An Evolving Culture
Problem Due to unacceptable levels of incident and injury rates at Peak Downs Mine, it was decided to take a view of the world using the Dupont style of safety contact. It was evident that although safety audits were being carried... Read more
Downed Power Line
Downed electrical power lines can be the source of electrical shock while working at the mine or on your personal time. ; Never go near a downed or fallen electric power line. Always assume it is energized. Touching it could... Read more
Traffic Control
Whenever Mobile Equipment and pedestrians are working in the same area, designated walkways for pedestrians should be established whenever possible ... Read more
Safe Transportation Sense
When we were kids the bus driver told us to stay seated until the bus came to a complete stop. At that time in our lives we needed to be given obvious safety information. Now that we are older we... Read more
Research by NIOSH for Controlling Respirable Dust and Methane Gas on Continuous Miner Faces
The importance of controlling respirable dust and methane gas levels in underground coal mining cannot be underestimated. While respirable dust can significantly affect the occupational health of underground coal miner, methane gas accumulations pose significant safety concerns for these same... Read more
Underground Coal Mine Fatal Powered-Haulage Accident Huff Creek No. 1 Mine Lone Mountain Processing, Inc. Holmes Mill, Harlan County, Kentucky
What A miner with 11 years of mining experience was fatally injured when he was hit by a battery powered Stamler Uni-hauler and entangled in the piece of ventilation curtain. Why Mine operator's failure to maintain an operable warning device and to sound... Read more
Overview of Ground Control Research for Underground Coal Mines in the United States
Underground coal mining continues to evolve in the U.S., and more reserves are being mined under deeper cover, with worse roof, or with interactions from previous workings. At the same time, the mining community is responding to higher safety standards... Read more
Colds and the Flu
Is influenza the same as a bad cold? How do colds and the flu spread? Should I get the flu vaccine? Find out the answers to these and eight other commonly asked questions in this FAQ document ... Read more
Trends in risk levels - Norwegian shelf
The summary report from Phase 5 (2004) of the project. Phase 5 of the project has continued the work of earlier phases, at the same time as the project has been developed further by putting to use new methods to... Read more
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident, Shoemaker Mine, Consolidation Coal Company, Dallas, Marshall County, West Virginia, ID No. 46-01436
What A 47 year old timberman, with 3 years and 24 weeks mining experience, 1 year and 12 weeks at the mine, was fatally injured when the victim was contacted by the front end of a battery powered Eimco scoop Why The accident... Read more
Intoxicated worker left to his own devices
What A driller's offsider for a drilling contractor reported to work early in the morning in an intoxicated state at an exploration drill site located in an open cut mine environment. He had been driven to the mine site by... Read more
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