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Zero Harm @ Hanson
Setting a target for zero Harm @ Hanson. Zero harm framework safety culture transformation. ... Read more
ZERO EMMISSION VEHICLE FOR MINES RESCUE AND GENERAL UNDERGROUND USE
Problem Most people associate mine rescue with saving lives. Although saving lives is the most important part of mine rescue work; there is more work involved. A more complete definition of mine rescue is: The practiced response to a mine emergency... Read more
Contractor Fatally Injured by High-Pressure Hydraulic Equipment
What A contractor was fatally injured while taking fluid samples from a large hydraulic system used to power longwall machinery at an underground coal mine. Why A detailed investigation has been initiated. Recommendations Recommendations are related to managing risks associated with high pressure fluids, review... Read more
Incorrect Isolation of a Conveyor
What At the end of a job on a conveyor, it was discovered hat the local control isolator has been locked in the 'ON' position during the entire job. The persons had incorrectly understood that the isolator handle was in the... Read more
Circuit Breaker Positive Equipment Isolation
Problem During a shutdown an isolator in a MCC was locked in the "on" position Solution "Circuit Breaker" positive equipment isolation. Benefits Increased Safety, Reliable, Cheap, transferable across industry. ... Read more
Major Hazard Standard Related Document: Guideline - Mechanical and Process Isolations
This document provides isolation strategies and standards for establishing effective isolation of process and mechanical systems and shall be used to develop Isolation Certificates for application within the Permit to Work System. This document should be read in conjunction with... Read more
Fatal Machinery Accident Dakota Mahogany Quarry Dakota Granite Co. Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota ID No. 39-00009
What A 22 year-old drill operator with one year mining experience was fatally injured at a dimension stone quarry. The victim was drilling in the quarry when his clothing became entangled in the rotating drill steel. Recommendations Equipment operators should stop drill rotation... Read more
Powered Haulage Accident, Whayne Supply Co. (AZ5) at Point Rock Plant, Central Appalachia Mining, LLC, Phelps, Pike County, Kentucky, ID
What A 22-year-old field technician for Whayne Supply Co., was fatally injured when he was caught between the articulating front and rear sections of a front end loader. Why The direct cause of the accident was failure to shut off the engine and... Read more
Isolation of plant containing stored energy
What In 2003 a worker received fatal injuries when he undid the poly nut on an air header that was pressurised. The recent coronial inquest found that the worker received fatal injuries when struck a blow of considerable force to his... Read more
Fatal Other Accident
What An instrument technician was fatally injured at an alumina operation. The victim partially opened a ball valve in an access pipe in preparation for maintenance. Hydrogen fluoride discharged from the pipe onto his face. He was hospitalized and died several... Read more
METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY- Fatality #13; August 15, 2008 Electrical - Arizona - Copper Ore NEC
What A 41 year-old apprentice electrician with 14 years mining experience was fatally injured at a copper mine. Why The victim was working on a 480-Volt floodlight at the tailings booster station when he contacted energized electrical wiring supplying power to the light. Recommendations De-energize... Read more
MDG 15 Guideline for Mobile and Transportable Equipment for Use in Mines
This guideline addresses the safety requirements for the design, manufacture and operation of mobile and transportable equipment used in mines. It outlines general requirements as well as requirements for design and manufacture of specific components such as brakes, conveyors, fire... Read more
Health, Safety, Environment and Community Policy
BHP Billiton is committed to sustainable development. Health, safety, environment and community responsibilities are integral to the way they do business. BHP Billiton commit to continual improvement in their performance, efficient use of natural resources and aspire to zero harm... Read more
Nitrogen Charging Chuck Adaptation
Problem As part of a routine maintenance service on haul trucks, the brake accumulators pressure is measured and recharged (if required). The measurement and charging of pressures of up to 1500 PSI is conducted using a fitting similar to a car... 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
Loss of Eye from Injection of Grease
What A maintenance technician sustained the loss of his right eye, when he was struck in the eye by a flow of grease ejected under high pressure (potentially 25.6Mpa: 4000psi) while loosening a grease nipple. He was treated on site before... Read more
The Mining Industry and HIV / AIDS
HIV / AIDS in South Africa has increased rapidly over the past decade from almost zero in 1990 to some 5.0 million people living with HIV / AIDS in 2001. Already some 334,000 people were AIDS sick at the end... Read more
Fact Sheet on the mining industry and HIV / AIDS
HIV/AIDS in South Africa has increased rapidly over the past decade from almost zero in 1990 to about 5.0 million people living with HIV/AIDS in 2001. Already 334 000 people were AIDS sick at the end of 2001 and this... Read more
High voltage plugs and adaptors
Problem Previous style of cable plugs and adapters were prone to failure in service posing a potential hazard to personnel Solution A completely new design for high voltage cable plugs and adaptors (in the range of 6,600-25,000 volts) subsequent to research into causes... Read more
Reduction of manual handling in the Case Shop
Problem In the four furnaces at TEMCO Bell Bay, electrodes 1.2m in diameter and up to 24m in length feed the electrical energy needed to reduce a blend of manganese ore and other raw materials to molten metal alloys. The end... Read more
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