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Procedure for Safe Dogging of Steel Plates to Uneven Surfaces
Problem An inherent problem when performing dogging work is the competing requirements of sufficient weld on the dogging plate or strong back to acommodate the forces exerted by a hydraulic jacking cylinder or wedge and the ability to remove them from... Read more
The Segas Professional software
Problem The constant monitoring of explosive gas in underground coal mines gas is very important for the safety of mine personnel on a day to day basis. The data collected should also allow for interpretation and extrapolation of the mine atmospheric... Read more
Guidelines for Surface Mobile and Transportable Equipment for use in Coal Mines
A guide to the design of mobile equipment to be used at open cut coal mines, the surface of underground coal mines and around coal processing plants. Important safety aspects covered in this guideline include control functions, ergonomics, mechanical and... Read more
National Standard for Plant [NOHSC:1010 (1994)]
In this standard plant includes any machinery, equipment, appliance, implement or tool. The standard applies to the design, manufacture and supply of plant, and the use of plant in the workplace. Performance requirements are also specified with respect to the... Read more
Guide to Positive Performance Measurement in the Western Australian Minerals and Resources Industry
Objectives of this guide are to provide practical guidelines that define and standardise positive performance measures (PPMs) pertinent to the needs and diverse nature of the mineral and resource industry in Western Australia. Provide a composite, user friendly, and valued... Read more
Fatal Roof Fall Acident, Rockhouse Mine #1. Sidney, Kentucky. U.S.A.
What A section of draw rock fell from the roof in the area immediately inby permanent support fatally injuring him Why Employees being allowed to work inby permanent or temporary roof support Recommendations Sound and vibration tests, or other equivalent tests should be made prior... 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
Conveyor return idler guard
Problem An unguarded conveyor roller exposures personnel to the risk of entrapment between the return idlers and the conveyor belt while undertaking conveyor maintenance Solution A guard system designed to protect personnel from exposure to the risk of entrapment between the return idlers... Read more
Drill Dust Control
A practical and inexpensive engineering solution to control dust that is emitted by the operation of hand held pneumatic rock drills. Without any type of engineering controls in use, the company exceeded the Personal Exposure Level set forth by MSHA... Read more
Working Near the Edge Beware of Soft Areas: Stay Perpendicular
When operating equipment near the edge of a slope, keep the following points in mind: Before setting up, check the top and face of the slope for indications - such as rutting, cracking, sliding, or slumping - that the material... Read more
Trailing Cable Shock Hazards
Undamaged trailing cables will isolate miners handling the cable from the hazardous voltages transmitted by the cable. To maintain this protection, the cable must be protected from damage and if it is damaged the damage must be readily detected and... Read more
SELECTED HEALTH ISSUES IN MINING
Data on health-related illnesses and disease in the mining industry are scarce, and information on rates and costs is not readily available. Substantial amounts of research are being directed to addressing these issues, including work at the National Institute for... 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. Recommendations Equipment operators should always insure that they maintain a safe distance between... 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
Surface Coal MineFatal Powered Haulage Accident Lee Ranch Coal Company Mine Lee Ranch Coal Company Grants, McKinley County, New Mexico
What A 61-year old mechanic/welder, with 16 years of mining experience, was fatally injured while fueling a Caterpillar D11 bulldozer in the pit of a surface coal mine. While fueling the service truck began to roll away, down a grade toward... Read more
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident Beechfork Mine Bledsoe Coal Corporation Helton, Leslie County, Kentucky ID No. 15-18376
What A 32-year old section foreman with 13 years mining experience was fatally injured when he was run over by a scoop. Recommendations Personnel at a safe distance from moving machinery, particularly near active roadways. Maintain clear visibility with all personnel in your... Read more
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident Beechfork Mine Bledsoe Coal Corporation Helton, Leslie County, Kentucky ID No. 15-18376
What A 32-year old section foreman with 13 years mining experience was fatally injured when he was run over by a scoop. Why Failure to maintain the 484 S&S Battery-Powered Scoop; Scoop lights had been relocated, only two of four lights worked and... Read more
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident, H & D Mining Inc., Mine No. 3, Cumberland, Harlan County, Kentucky, Mine I.D. No. 15-18360
What A 29-year old shuttle car operator was fatally injured when he was hit by a ram car. Why The accident occurred because the available equipment and procedures for operating the coal haulage system did not ensure that mobile equipment operators had clear... Read more
Andoom Apron Feeder Tail Guard
Problem Regular maintenance and inspection of apron feeder has associated risks including access to stair flights, manual handling, lack of safe working platforms. Solution Fabrication of a new guard consisting of aluminium parts for ease of handling, guarding to fill foot gaps, aluminium... Read more
Torqueing of wheel fastening systems
What A Pos.3 tyre assembly had been replaced on a CAT truck and the tyre serviceman carried out the initial wheel torque to the wheel fastening system (wheel studs) using a hydraulic torque multiplier tool. The SWP was not fully followed... Read more
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