A subterranean explosion occurred without taking all reasonable safety precautions. Authorities are trying to determine why explosives were detonated while three night shift workers were still...
Category - Explosives
Criminally linked employees are suspected of using explosives to attack a mining operation. Authorities are investigating why a group of workers detonated part of Poderosa’s BESS La Morena...
A sustainable mineral producer conceded it could have done more to avoid a major workplace incident. Sandfire Resources recently pleaded guilty for failing to shield workers from hazards at the...
A mining solutions company celebrated victory for its blast-resistant, sustainable transporter. Ampcontrol recently hailed its DRIFTEX driftrunner as a success. The battery electric vehicle is touted...
Part of a heavy vehicle carrying hazardous chemicals burst into flames and became airborne for a great distance. An investigation found a 25 kg piece of shrapnel from a road train recently flew 800...
A truck carrying hazardous chemicals burst into flames and shrapnel on an Outback road. Authorities are investigating how a road train carrying a mine blasting substance ignited and exploded along...
Commercial mineral producers are happy to disclose progress on improving workplace safety. The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) confirmed member organisations will respond to 65 Terry Martin...
Employers will be publicly grilled about their commitment to workplace health and safety. The Queensland Government recently launched a parliamentary inquiry into coal mine safety, after two...
A worker was not responsible for multiple wounds he suffered when heavy equipment suddenly blew up. Safe Work Australia recently penalised D Caelli Cranes for inadequately protecting employees from...
A multinational resources company elevated a perseverant and vigilant worker for her earth-shattering performance. BHP recently promoted Tamara Needham as the company’s first female shotfirer...
An integrated resources company caught a controlled explosion on camera at one of its Central Queensland coal operations. M Mining released impressive, first-blast footage of a new pit under...
Detonators and GL Boosters were found in a wash bay at a mine site this past week. The incident occurred after a vacuum truck was used at a mine to remove explosives from two holes that had slumped...
