The NSW Department of Industry, Resources and Energy released their weekly incident summary on October 7.
There was a total of 25 level 1 incidents, seven level 2 incidents, and no level 3 incidents, resulting in eight injuries, with incidents are categorised according to the seriousness of the incident, with 3 being the most serious.
The summary revealed a reduction of Level 1 incidents, from 490 in Oct-Dec 2014 quarter to 341 in the July-September 2015 quarter.
REPORTABLE INCIDENTS OVERVIEW
Level: 2
Incident type: Mech Equip
Summary: Dozer operator’s two-way radio failed when a dump truck was asked to reverse to a dump a load of coal, this lead to the loss of positive communication. Operator failed to
maintain the required safe distance between vehicles operating on the ROM as per procedure.
Comment: Failure to comply with site communication procedures.
Level: 2
Incident type: Strata/Ground Control
Summary: Roof fall of an intersection which was previously bolted.
Comment: Investigation to be conducted as to the cause of roof failure. Bore scopes to be installed in other panel intersections as part of the investigation to determine strata control process.
Level: 2
Incident type: Gas
Summary: Ignition of flammable gas at the roof of a continuous miner operating the production face.
Comment: Reduced seam height and failure to follow frictional ignition procedures.
Level: 2
Incident type: Electrical Energy
Summary: Dump truck struck overhead power lines.
Comment: Dump truck alarm inadequate for elevated tipping body.
Level: 2
Incident type: Electrical Energy
Summary: A generator supplying a pug mill processing area caught fire. It appears the cable insulation was degraded and had sustained damage, possibly allowing water to enter and provide a conductive path and ignition point. Electrical maintenance procedures are to be reviewed.
Comment: Operator is reviewing and updating maintenance and inspection procedures for generators on site. Third party investigation report completed.
Level: 2
Incident type: Gas
Summary: Goaf fall resulted in uncontrolled emission of high levels of methane into longwall.
Comment: Prohibition notice issued to mine, prohibiting mining in longwall panel. Investigation into incident and action to comply with prohibition notice completed.
Level: 2
Incident type: Injury
Summary: A driller suffered a deep laceration to the palm of their hand when reinstalling the core barrel on a steeply inclined uphole.
Comment: Drill rig stood down until cleared by inspector. Procedure for safe operation was reviewed. Incident under investigation.
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