2020 explosives incidents report | resources safety
Post on 04-Dec-2021
4 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
Damage to explosives / packaging, 1
Fume Event, 1
Misfire, 26
Unintended initiation, 1
Vehicle Incident, 1
Unsecured explosives, 4
Degradation of Product, 1
Dislocation of column, 3
Down Lines Fell in Hole, 3
Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming), 2
Explosives Found During Excavation, 2
Improper tie-in, 1
Initiation system (IS) failure, 1
Initiating Lead Line Failure, 1
Slumping of product, 2
Other/unkown, 7
Detonator failure, 1
Dislocation of column, 1
Other/unknown, 1
Explosives incidents January 2020 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during January 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of January 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2019-20.
January 2020 Financial year to date (2019-20)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 1 injury
Industry 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints January 2019
Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes January 2019
General
Underground
Explosives incidents January 2020
Version 1, 12 February 2020, Page 2
© State of Queensland, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy 2020
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
6
9
9
15
19
20
0 5 10 15 20 25
Drill into / near explosives
Ground Vibration
Overpressure
Pump incident
Flyrock
Illegal Activity
Storage
Suspicious activity
Explosives found
Product Failure
Unintended initiation
Other
Breach Exclusion Zone
Damage to explosives / packaging
Fume Event
Explosives Discrepancy
Unsecured explosives
Vehicle Incident
Incidents other than misfires (102)
Other incidents, 102
Misfire, 252
Figure 3: Past year incidents February 2019 – January 2020
Explosives incidents January 2020
Version 1, 12 February 2020, Page 3
© State of Queensland, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy 2020
Breakdown of incidents for January 2019
Security Description Explosives
involved Outcome/Possible causes
Unsecured explosives (4 incidents)
Loaded explosives holes left unsecured on mine site overnight.
Blasting explosives
Breach of site security plan with 23 loaded holes left overnight. Check next morning confirmed none missing. Site investigation ongoing.
Entry access system to a reload facility has failed.
Security sensitive ammonium nitrate
Site has implemented a new system with card reader. This failed. Site investigating to ensure failure does not recur.
Key to explosives magazine on a mine site were misplaced by shotfirer.
Blasting explosives
Magazine key located the following morning. Temporary additional lock installed prior to key being located.
Explosives were left inside unsecured carry boxes of a vehicle that was in a workshop for repair.
Blasting explosives
Incident was not immediately reported. Explosives secured and returned to magazine. No indication of follow on action by site.
Safety
Description Explosives involved
Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (23 incidents)
Degradation of product x 1
Dislocation of column x 3
Downlines fell in hole x 3
Downline cut (loading/stemming) x 2
Explosives found during excavation x 2
Improper tie-in x 1
Initiation system failure x 1
Initiating lead line failure x 1
Other/unknown x 7
Slumping of product x 2
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (3 incidents)
Detonator failure x 1
Dislocation of column x 1
Other/unknown x 1
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident)
Tautliner support post dislodged during transit and damaged packaging of a box containing explosives
Blasting explosives
Stock was counted, no discrepancy identified, repackaged and sent to final destination. No indication of further action by transporter
Fume event (1 incident)
Level 5 fume event generated on mine site. Fume did not leave fume management zone.
Blasting explosives
Nil exposures. Nil unplanned evacuations.
Unintended initiation (1 incident)
Whilst conducting a scheduled inspection it was noted that there was an unacceptable level of risk present for the potential of loose overhanging rocks that may fall onto an active explosives loading area.
Blasting explosives
Mine operations ceased during risk assessment. Control measures implemented and operations resumed.
Vehicle incident (1 incident)
Strapping of a bulka bag loaded with explosives product has slipped off, tipping the bulka bag onto the ground.
Security sensitive ammonium nitrate
Scene of incident secured. Product retrieved and repackaged. Residual product dispersed and dissolved by water truck. All drivers reminded to check load restraints.
-
Explosives incidents February 2020 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during February 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of February 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2019-20.
February 2020 Financial year to date (2019 20)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 1 injury
Industry 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints February 2020
Breach exclusion zone, 3
Fume event, 1
Illegal activity, 1
Misfire, 16
Vehicle incident, 1 Explosives discrepancy, 2
Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes February 2020
Detonator Compression (Shrink Wrapping), 1
Down Lines Fell in Hole, 2
General
Underground
Detonator failure, 1
Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log", 1
Explosives Found During Excavation, 1Initiation system (IS) failure, 1
Other/unknown, 7
Slumping of product, 1
Water damage, 1
Figure 3: Past year incidents March 2019 – February 2020
Incidents other than misfires (101)
Vehicle Incident
Unsecured explosives
Explosives Discrepancy
Breach Exclusion Zone
Fume Event
Damage to explosives / packaging
Unintended initiation
Other
Illegal Activity
Explosives found
Suspicious activity
Storage
Product Failure
Flyrock
Pump incident
Overpressure
Ground Vibration
Drill into / near explosives 1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
7
8
9
17
18
19
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Other incidents, 101
Misfires, 236
Explosives incidents Version 1, 1 April 2020, Page 2 February 2020 © State of Queensland, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy 2020
20
Breakdown of incidents for February 2020 Security
Description Explosives involved
Outcome/Possible causes
Explosives discrepancy (2 incidents)
A detonator was found to be missing after stock take of magazine.
Detonators Missing detonator accounted for in a shot fired 3 days prior to stock take.
3 x extra boxes of explosives product incorrectly delivered to a mine site.
Detonators Picking slip error was the cause. Site investigating.
Safety
Description Explosives involved
Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (15 incidents)
Detonator compression (shrink wrapping) x 1
Detonator failure x 1
Downlines fell in hole x 2
Electronic detonator “no-read/no-log” x 1
Explosives found during excavation x 1
Initiation system failure x 1
Other/unknown x 7
Slumping of product x 1
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (1 incidents)
Water damage x 1 Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Breach exclusion zone (3 incidents)
An excavator has inadvertently dug into an area containing misfired explosives.
Detonator and booster
Operator ceased work and survey was conducted. Hole was identified, area barricaded and shotfirer attended. Full investigation into misfire cause ongoing.
A bushfire has occurred in the vicinity of an explosives magazine.
Blasting explosives
During emergency response, the fire has breached the implemented exclusion zone. Magazine was not affected by fire.
A number of light vehicles were identified to have breached a designated fume management zone after a blast was fired.
Blasting explosives
Nil exposures.
Fume event (1 incident)
A level 1-2 fume event generated on a mine site.
Blasting explosives
Nil exposures. Nil unplanned evacuations.
Illegal activity (1 incident)
A theft of dummy fireworks products has occurred at a property.
Fireworks Items held in secure storage in training area. Matter being addressed by QPS.
Vehicle incident (1 incident)
An unplanned movement of a charge truck has occurred on a mine site. Charge truck has rolled backwards into a wall at slow speed when gearbox has failed.
Blasting explosives
No injuries occurred.
Explosives incidents Version 1, 1 April 2020, Page 3 February 2020 © State of Queensland, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy 2020
Damage to explosives / packaging, 4
Misfire, 22
Other, 1
Vehicle Incident, 5
Explosives Discrepancy, 1
Dislocation of column, 7
Down Lines Fell in Hole, 1
Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming), 2
Improper tie-in, 2
Loading method, 1
Other/unknown, 4
Slumping of product, 2
Water damage, 2
Other/unknown UG, 1
Explosives incidents March 2020 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during March 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of March 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2019-20.
March 2020 Financial year to date (2019-20)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 1 injury
Industry 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints March 2020
Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes March 2020
General
Underground
Explosives incidents March 2020
Version 1, 20 April 2020, Page 2
© State of Queensland, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy 2020
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
8
8
10
17
17
24
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Drill into / near explosives
Flyrock
Ground Vibration
Overpressure
Pump incident
Suspicious activity
Explosives found
Product Failure
Storage
Illegal Activity
Other
Unintended initiation
Breach Exclusion Zone
Fume Event
Damage to explosives / packaging
Explosives Discrepancy
Unsecured explosives
Vehicle Incident
Incidents other than misfires (104)
Other incidents, 104
Misfires, 225
Figure 3: Past year incidents April 2019 – March 2020
Explosives incidents March 2020
Version 1, 20 April 2020, Page 3
© State of Queensland, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy 2020
Breakdown of incidents for March 2020
Security Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes
Explosives discrepancy (1 incident)
Explosives left in a charge vehicle following blasting at a mine site.
Detonators and packaged explosives
Following shift discovered discrepancy. Magazine and charge car secured during investigation. 20 0594
Safety
Description Explosives involved
Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (21 incidents)
Dislocation of column x 7
Downlines fell in hole x 1
Downline cut (loading/stemming) x 2
Improper tie-in x 2
Loading method x 1
Other/unknown x 4
Slumping of product x 2
Water damage x 2
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (1 incidents)
Other/unknown x 1 Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Damage to explosives/packaging (4 incidents)
Explosives damaged during blasting on a mine site.
Booster Downhole was primed but not loaded. During stemming top booster has been damaged by stemming material. Site advised of seriousness of incident and responsibilities for reporting
A non-electric detonator lead was discovered to have been damaged by a mobile processing unit.
Downline Pegs and signage ineffective as on incorrect side of blast hole. Accessories positioned in vicinity of vehicle movements.
A mobile processing unit has reversed into a loaded pre-split hole.
Blasting explosives
Spotter was located at front of vehicle during movement and so unsighted. Detonating cord was impacted and lost down blast hole.
A downline has been cut by a loader prior to blasting.
Blasting explosives
Hole was misidentified as not loaded. Leads recovered and fired with production blast.
Other (1 incident)
An explosives transit container became blocked.
SSAN Approximately 2 tonne of explosives product affected. Affected area bunded to prevent environmental damage.
Vehicle incident (5 incident)
A fire has occurred on a mobile processing unit.
Blasting explosives
Cause was battery cable under cab. Fire extinguished. Suppression system activated and results observed
Suspected fire on a truck carrying explosives. SSAN Auxillary air conditioning unit over-fueled and emitted excessive black smoke. QFES advised
A truck transporting approximately 60 tonnes of explosives has rolled over.
Ammonium nitrate prill
No injury to driver. Emergency services responded. Approximately 10 tonne of product leaked through box front hatches.
A B-double has separated from the lead trailer and prime mover of a vehicle while transporting explosives.
Ammonium nitrate prill
Spillage of product occurred. No injuries. Ring feeder included on maintenance sheet, other enhancements under consideration
The rear trailer of a B-double transporting explosives has tipped into a nearby drain.
Ammonium nitrate prill
Driver miscalculated turning circle.
Damage to explosives / packaging, 1
Flyrock, 1
Misfire, 17
Product Failure, 1
Vehicle Incident, 2
Explosives Discrepancy, 1
Detonator failure, 2
Dislocation of column, 1
Down Lines Fell in Hole, 1
Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log", 1
Explosives Found During Excavation, 1
Improper tie-in, 1
Initiating Lead Line Failure, 1Other, 2
Slumping of product, 3
Bulk product failure, 2
Dislocation of column, 1
Water damage, 1
Explosives incidents April 2020 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during April 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of April 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2019-20.
April 2020 Financial year to date (2019-20)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 1 injury
Industry 0 fatality 2 injuries 0 fatality 2 injuries
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints April 2020
Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes April 2020
General
Underground
Explosives incidents April 2020
Version 1, 21 May 2020, Page 2
© State of Queensland, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy 2020
Other incidents, 104
Misfires, 227
Figure 3: Past year incidents May 2019 – April 2020
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
6
8
11
16
18
23
0 5 10 15 20 25
Drill into / near explosives
Ground Vibration
Overpressure
Suspicious activity
Explosives found
Flyrock
Illegal Activity
Pump incident
Storage
Other
Unintended initiation
Product Failure
Fume Event
Breach Exclusion Zone
Damage to explosives / packaging
Unsecured explosives
Explosives Discrepancy
Vehicle Incident
Incidents other than misfires (104)
Explosives incidents April 2020
Version 1, 21 May 2020, Page 3
© State of Queensland, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy 2020
Breakdown of incidents for April 2020
Security Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes
Explosives discrepancy (1 incident)
A booster unaccounted for after reconciliation of explosives remaining prior to blast.
Booster Immediate inspection of bench conducted to ensure explosives weren’t left unsecured. A number of discrepancies in associated bench procedures noted that contributed to belief booster has fallen down drill hole.
Safety
Description Explosives involved
Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (13 incidents)
Detonator failure x 2
Dislocation of column x 1
Downlines fell in hole x 1
Electronic detonator “no read/no log” x 1
Explosives found during excavation x 1
Improper tie-in x 1
Initiating lead line failure x 1
Other/unknown x 2
Slumping of product x 3
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (4 incidents)
Bulk product failure x 2
Dislocation of column x 1 (reported late - occurred March 2020)
Water damage x 1
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident)
A rock has fallen on two mine workers while a blast was being prepared in an underground mine.
Blasting explosives
Injuries sustained by workers. Both were discharged from hospital. No impacted explosives.
Flyrock (1 incident)
Damage to floor of section of underground mine.
Blasting explosives
Damage found to be rifling through a drill hole which intersected the area of a stope firing on a lower level of the mine.
Product failure (1 incident)
Faulty packaged explosives discovered during loading. Packaged explosives not completely filled, producing air pockets that allowed product to distort its shape.
Blasting explosives
Supplier investigating matter with manufacturer.
Vehicle incident (2 incidents)
A dewatering vehicle has reversed and made contact with a water truck on a mine site.
Nil Driver reversing without required spotter. Minor damage only. No effect on explosives.
A gasser tank had been dislodged from a mobile processing unit while travelling on a road near a mine site.
Ammonium nitrate emulsion
Mines Inspectorate task. Investigation into cause ongoing.
Illegal activity, 1
Misfire, 27
Suspicious activity, 1
Vehicle Incident, 3
Explosives Discrepancy, 2
Unsecured explosives, 1
Booster failure, 1
Detonator failure, 1
Dislocation of column, 3
Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log", 4
Explosives Found During Excavation, 3
Explosives Found During Excavation, 1Other/unknown, 3
Slumping of product, 1
Bulk product failure, 1
Dislocation of column, 4
Lead line cut, 1
Loading method, 1
Other/unknown, 1
Water damage, 2
Explosives incidents May 2020 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during May 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of May 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2019-20.
May 2020 Financial year to date (2019-20)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 1 injury
Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 2 injuries
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints May 2020
Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes May 2020
General
Underground
Explosives incidentsMay 2020
Version 1, 25 June 2020, Page 2
© State of Queensland, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy 2020
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
7
10
15
18
26
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Drill into / near explosives
Ground Vibration
Explosives found
Flyrock
Pump incident
Storage
Suspicious activity
Illegal Activity
Other
Unintended initiation
Product Failure
Fume Event
Breach Exclusion Zone
Damage to explosives / packaging
Unsecured explosives
Explosives Discrepancy
Vehicle Incident
Incidents other than misfires (105)
Other incidents, 105
Misfires, 237
Figure 3: Past year incidents June 2019 – May 2020
Explosives incidentsMay 2020
ty
Version 1, 20 May 2020, Page 3
© State of Queensland, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy 2020
Breakdown of incidents for May 2020Securi Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes
Explosives discrepancy (2 incidents)
Discrepancy discovered during stocktake of stored explosives
Detonators Consignment note error identified as cause. No loss of explosives.
A sealed box of packaged blasting explosives was found to be short by one unit of the specified full quantity.
Packaged blasting explosives
Manufacturer notified by mine site. Supplier investigation ongoing.
Unsecured explosives (1 incident)
y
Magazine keys left inside of a vehicle overnight at a mine site.
Blasting explosives Electronic key safe failed to notify that keys were missing. Software update to Win10 removed programmed security alerts.
Safet
Description Explosives involved
Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (17 incidents)
Booster failure x 1
Detonator failure x 1
Dislocation of column x 3
Electronic detonator “no read/no log” x 4
Explosives found during excavation x 4
Other/unknown x 3
Slumping of product x 1
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (10 incidents)
Bulk product failure x 1
Dislocation of column x 4
Lead line cut x 1
Loading method x 1
Other/unknown x 1
Water damage x 2
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Illegal activity (1 incident)
An intruder has breached security fence of a compound on a mine site.
Blasting explosives
No explosives, or explosives areas, were affected during breach.
Suspicious activity (1 incident)
An unauthorised vehicle has been observed entering a manufacturing plant by a worker on site outside of business hours.
Security sensitive ammonium nitrate
Security plan risk assessment conducted. Workers to ensure gates locked after entering site after hours to prevent unauthorised access.
Vehicle incident (3 incidents)
A fire has occurred on an air compressor attached to a trailer within an explosives reload facility.
Security sensitive ammonium nitrate
Investigation ongoing. Compressor pulled out of service. No explosives involved in fire.
A mobile processing unit has driven for a distance after reloading with hose still attached.
Ammonium nitrate emulsion
Spillage of approximately 3kgs of product. Minor damage to manufacturing plant occurred. Operator did not follow procedures.
A light vehicle carrying explosives has contacted a wall in an underground mine.
Blasting explosives
Misjudgment of a turn. No injuries. Minor damage to vehicle. No impact to explosives.
Explosives incidents – June 2020 This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during June 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of June 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2019-20.
June 2020 Financial year to date (2019-20)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 1 injury
Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 2 injuries
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
23
Damage to explosives / packaging
Flyrock
Fume Event
Illegal Activity
Unauthorised Possession of Explosives
Breach exclusion zone
Explosives Discrepancy
Vehicle Incident
Misfire
0 20 40
Explosives incidents June 2020
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
5Other/unknown
Dislocation of column
Slumping of product
Initiation system (IS) failure
Detonator failure
Connector failure
Improper tie-in
Explosives Found During Excavation
Degradation of Product
(Underground) Other/unknown
(Underground) Improper tie-in
(Underground) Bulk product failure
0 5 10
Misfire causes June 2020
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
8
11
14
19
29
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Ground Vibration
Unauthorised Possession of Explosives
Explosives found
Pump incident
Storage
Suspicious activity
Flyrock
Other
Unintended initiation
Fume Event
Illegal Activity
Product Failure
Breach Exclusion Zone
Damage to explosives / packaging
Unsecured explosives
Explosives Discrepancy
Vehicle Incident
Past year incidents July 2019 - June 2020 (111)
Other incidents,
111
Misfires, 246
Explosives Inspectorate | Resources Safety & Health Queensland 2 of 2
Breakdown of incidents for June 2020
Security Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes
Explosives discrepancy (2 incidents) A package of explosives has been labelled with incorrect quantity (length)
Detonators Package labelled correctly, however extra label was added. No further discrepancy.
Explosives unaccounted for during reconciliation.
Booster Search of magazine did not locate booster. Blast site shut down. QPS attended site. Booster likely lost down hole.
Safety Description Explosives
involved Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (20 incidents) Connector failure x 2 Degradation of product x 1 Detonator failure x 2 Dislocation of column x 4 Explosives found during excavation x 1 Improper tie-in x 1 Initiation system failure x 2 Other/unknown x 5 Slumping of product x 2
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (3 incidents)
Bulk product failure x 1 Improper tie-in x 1 Other/unknown x 1
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Breach exclusion zone (1 incidents) A vehicle has breached management zones on a mine site. Blasting
explosives Blast guards failed to secure site. Blasting was resumed once area cleared.
Damage to explosives packaging (1 incident) A stemming truck has impacted and dislodged a booster at a downhole.
Blasting explosives
Booster location identified and dug under.
Flyrock (1 incident) Flyrock from a nearby blast has travelled outside the blast zone and impacted a vehicle.
Blasting explosives
No injuries. Damage to dragline vehicle. Face burst and overpressure likely cause.
Fume event (1 incident) A level 2 fume event was generated on a mine site. Fume left fume management zone.
Blasting explosives
No exposures. No unplanned evacuations.
Illegal activity (1 incident) Downhole primers have been impacted by backfill, however after being reprimed, the shotfirer did not tie in, or mark all leads, resulting in a misfire.
Leads and boosters
Site unable to determine which leads were fired, in addition to an incorrect explosives quantity during reconciliation (since corrected).
Unauthorised possession of explosives (1 incident) A number of illegal fireworks have been initiated on a public street.
Fireworks No injuries reported.
Vehicle incident (4 incidents) A mobile processing unit operator has overloaded a number or presplit holes with bulk explosives.
Blasting explosives
Remediation plan implemented. Product diluted and removed where possible.
A forklift has made contact with a shipping container loaded with explosives, resulting in a spillage.
Ammonium nitrate prill
Approximately 10 tonne of product spilt. Controls put in place. Area secured and cleaned.
While charging production holes, workers have identified smoke emitting from a charge car.
Blasting explosives
Charge car shutdown and isolated. Explosives product removed. Faulty spotlight found to be cause.
Retarder on a mobile processing unit was found not working during movement down a decline.
Blasting explosives
Inspection of unit found switch that activates retarder was turned off during previous service.
Explosives incidents – July 2020
This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during July 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of July 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2020-21.
July 2020 Financial year to date (2020-21)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury
Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
6
6
10
13
20
31
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Ground Vibration
Unauthorised Possession of Explosives
Explosives found
Pump incident
Storage
Suspicious activity
Flyrock
Other
Unintended initiation
Illegal Activity
Product Failure
Breach Exclusion Zone
Fume Event
Damage to explosives / packaging
Unsecured explosives
Explosives Discrepancy
Vehicle Incident
Past year Incidents August 2019 - July 2020 (112)
Other Incidents,
112
Misfires, 261
1
2
2
3
3
28
0 20 40
Other
Fume Event
Unsecured explosives
Vehicle Incident
Explosives Discrepancy
Misfire
Explosives Incidents July 2020
0
1111111111
22
79
5 10
Bulk product failureConnector failureDetonator failure
Explosives Found During ExcavationImproper tie-in
Other(Underground) Bulk product failure
(Underground) Explosives found mucking out(Underground) Initiating Lead Line Failure
(Underground) OtherDownline Cut (Loading/ Stemming)
Unknown/unidentified(Underground) Unknown/unidentified(Underground) Dislocation of column
Misfire Causes July 2020
Explosives Inspectorate | Resources Safety & Health Queensland 2 of 2
Breakdown of incidents for July 2020 Security
Description Explosives involved
Outcome/Possible causes
Issued out of date class 1.1D product to a mine site
Blasting explosives Human error, magazine keeper did not follow proper process. Extension requested for shelf life of product.
Explosives discrepancy (3 incidents)
2 x boosters not able to be accounted for by a mine site
Boosters Various checks and searches conducted. Could not locate missing boosters.
Missing Primer and Detonator Primer and Detonator Routine stocktake has revealed 1 x D Primer and 1 x LP #14 Detonator are not accounted for. Site security procedures updated.
Unsecured Explosives (2 incidents)
During the last night shift whilst the OCE was undertaking the inspection of the mine explosives compound the gate to the magazine compound was found to be unsecured and open.
Blasting explosives The OCE reported to the D&B Supervisor who attended the compound and inspected the chain, lock, magazine doors, magazine locks. There were no signs of any forced entry or foul play. A stock count was conducted on explosives. all were found accounted for.
Magazine gates left open for a period of time
Blasting explosives Magazine compound undergoing restructure to include alter licencing requirements, as a result a new gate was installed to the compound and pad lock was not fully secured through chain.
Safety Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (10 incidents)
Bulk product failure x 1 Connector failure x 1 Detonator failure x 1 Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming) x 2 Explosives found during excavation x 1 Improper tie-in x 1 Other/unknown x 3
Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (20 incidents)
Bulk product failure x 1 (Underground) Dislocation of column x 9 (Underground) Explosives found mucking out x 1 (Underground) Initiating Lead Line Failure x 1 Improper tie-in x 1 Other/unknown x 8
Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes
Fume event (2 incidents)
Level 3 – 4 Fume Event - Breached lease boundary.
Blasting explosives No exposures. No unplanned evacuations. Poor blast design.
Fume event (level 3) did not leave the exclusion zone
Blasting explosives There is a recommended maximum column height for gassing wet product at 1.1 density – 20m of column height. The load sheets show that 29 holes out of 157 exceeded the 20m maximum (max was 2 holes at 21.5m). While the product confinement didn’t appear to have a deleterious impact on the blast, it was a contributing factor to the fume event.
Non-compliant packaging (1 incident)
A mine packaged explosives and returned them to a Government Explosives Reserve for investigation. Packaging used was non-compliant.
Blasting explosives No injuries. Breakdown in internal processes and communication for returns between manufacturer and customer.
Vehicle incident (3 incidents)
B-double carrying AN Prill was involved in an interaction with a light vehicle on a public road outside Maryborough.
Ammonium Nitrate Prill
No injuries. No spill. Damage to bull bar. Driver of light vehicle fell asleep at the wheel.
An empty B-double was hit by a light vehicle. Trailers had residual AN Prill on board.
Ammonium Nitrate Prill
No injuries. Damage to B-double’s drivers side centre and rear axle groups. Heavy damage to light vehicle. Light vehicle driver fell asleep at the wheel.
Emulsion pod fell off vehicle in emulsion bay
Emulsion Spillage occurred. No injuries. Emulsion pod damaged. Unsecured load. Procedure lacked detail about load security.
Explosives incidents – August 2020
This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during August 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of August 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2020-21.
August 2020 Financial year to date (2020-21)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury
Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
6
0 2 4 6 8
Connector failure
Electronic Detonator "No-Read/…
Improper tie-in
Initiating Lead Line Failure
Other
Water damage
Initiating Lead Line Failure
Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming)
(Underground)…
Dislocation of column
(Underground) Dislocation of…
Unknown/unidentified
Misfire Causes August 2020
1
1
2
3
6
25
0 10 20 30
Damage to explosives / packaging
Explosives Discrepancy
Fume Event
Unsecured explosives
Vehicle Incident
Misfire
Explosives Incidents August 2020
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
67
1115
20
37
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Unauthorised Possession of Explosives
Product Failure
Pump incident
Storage
Suspicious activity
Flyrock
Other
Unintended initiation
Illegal Activity
Breach Exclusion Zone
Fume Event
Damage to explosives / packaging
Unsecured explosives
Explosives Discrepancy
Vehicle Incident
Past year incidents August 2019 - July 2020 (118)
Misfires, 277
Other incidents,
118
Explosives Inspectorate | Resources Safety & Health Queensland 2 of 3
Breakdown of incidents for August 2020 Security
Description Explosives involved
Outcome/Possible causes
15 containers of cast boosters imported with inaccurate quantities on transport documentation
Blasting explosives Accounting issue. No adverse outcomes.Explosives discrepancy (1 incident)
Unsecured Explosives (3 incidents)
OCE found gates unsecured at SSAN reload area.
SSAN Shed/ Container/ Compound/ Magazine Not Locked. No adverse outcomes.
Operator noticed leaking butterfly valve on emulsion tank and decided to repair/replace. As a result approximately 3.5tn of emulsion 3375 class 5.1 was lost to ground.
Emulsion Product was contained within the secured compound and was in the presence of an authorised person. No adverse outcomes.
Operator of a charge car (containing blasting explosives) has parked the vehicle and left the explosive carry boxes dummy locked and unsecured.
Blasting Explosives A stock take was immediately conducted by senior mining representatives which found that the explosives quantities were accurate with the vehicle manifest/documentation – no discrepancies were identified. The employee was tested for drug and alcohol screening and provided a statement. No adverse outcomes.
Safety Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (19 incidents)
Connector failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 4 Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming) x 2 Electronic Det "No-Read/ No-Log" Explosives x 1 Improper tie-in x 1 Initiating Lead Line Failure x 2 Other/unknown x 7 Water damage x 1
Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (6 incidents)
(Underground) Dislocation of column x 4 (Underground) Other/unknown x 2
Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes
Fume event (2 incidents)
Post Blast Cloud travelled outside predicted pathway and moved over the mine active mining area.
Blasting explosives No injuries. No adverse outcomes.
Level 4 Fume event left lease boundary. Blasting explosives Shot was affected by rain event. No injuries. No adverse
outcomes. Vehicle incident (6 incidents)
MPU driver observed smoke in rear view mirrors emanating from pos 3 (LHS rear) truck wheel.
Ammonium Nitrate Vehicle bearings caused fire. Stopped vehicle and obtained fire extinguishers however did not need to discharge these on the wheel. The smoke dissipated quickly. No injuries.
An MPU travelled under the ANE tank to load the MPU with ANE and the TRAM unit hit and damaged the ANE tank and pipework.
AN Prill The TRAM (Travel Restraint Access Module) unit on the MPU was left up after the Operator filled the AN Prill. No injuries and no loss of containment.
During unloading of a bagged import the load was unstrapped. The driver had then moved forward to the unloading point. As he travelled a 1t bag fell from the tray and was clipped by a tyre breaching the bag.
SSAN Spillage occurred. No injuries. Unsecured load.
A Double (road train) tanker truck involved in a vehicle collision. Truck had left mine and building up speed (60kph) when an oncoming car veered into road
ANE Seals and emulsion tanks had not been compromised. Diesel fuel leak from RHS belly fuel tank. No serious injuries reported.
3 of 3
train lane and side swiped the road train.
Charge car basket has contacted Light Vehicle LHS front guard. Light vehicle contained explosives.
Blasting Explosives No injuries. Security of explosives was not compromised. Partially blocked visibility.
Smoke resulted on Charmec charge car from a suspected short on circuit breaker within the electrical instrument panel.
Emulsion A circuit breaker had tripped. No injuries. No adverse outcomes.
Explosives incidents – September 2020This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during September 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of September 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2020-21.
September 2020 Financial year to date (2020-21)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury
Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
8
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Detonator failure
U/Ground Downline Cut (Loading/…
Electronic Detonator "No-Read/…
Lead line cut
Slumping of product
(Rocket) Unknown/unidentified
Explosives Found During Excavation
Initiation system (IS) failure
Other
Unknown/unidentified
Dislocation of column
Misfire Causes September 2020
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
5
6
8
12
14
21
37
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Storage
Unauthorised Possession of Explosives
Product Failure
Pump incident
Suspicious activity
Unintended initiation
Flyrock
Other
Illegal Activity
Breach Exclusion Zone
Fume Event
Damage to explosives / packaging
Unsecured explosives
Explosives Discrepancy
Vehicle incident
Past Year Incidents August 2019 - September 2020 (118)
Misfires, 285
Other Incidents,
118
1
1
1
2
3
22
0 5 10 15 20 25
Damage to explosives /packaging
Fume Event
Illegal Activity
Explosives Discrepancy
Vehicle Incident
Misfire
Explosives Incidents September 2020
Explosives Inspectorate | Resources Safety & Health Queensland 2 of 2
Breakdown of incidents for September 2020Security
Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes
Explosives discrepancy (2 incidents)Manufacturer - under supply of a single 32x200 chub to a mine site
Blasting explosives Manufacturer provided with batch number for investigation. No adverse outcomes.
Manufacturer - under supply of a single electronic detonator to a mine site
Detonators Manufacturer provided with batch number for investigation. No adverse outcomes.
SafetyDescription Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (21 incidents)Detonator failure 1 Electronic Det "No-Read/ No-Log" 1 Lead line cut 1 Slumping of product 1 (Rocket) Unknown/unidentified 1 Explosives Found During Excavation 2 Initiation system (IS) failure 2 Other 2 Unknown/unidentified 2 Dislocation of column 8
Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (1 incident)
Underground Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming) 1
Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes
Vehicle incident (3 incidents)An Explosives Reserve Manager observed a naked flame on a DG tanker parked outside the reserve. closer inspection established a gas cooker being used on top of the side tank of the prime mover.
Emulsion Driver advised to remove the gas cooker away from the vehicle. Incident report to Principal Inspector of Explosives for further investigation. No adverse outcomes.
Semi trailer was carting AN to shot pattern when trailer A axle "u bolt" failed causing the axle to turn sharply and stopping truck from moving.
Ammonium Nitrate Lack of maintenance – axle u bolt rusted. Trailer removed from site for repairs. No adverse outcomes
The tank on an ammonium nitrate emulsion trailer distorted possibly due to a lowered internal pressure.
Ammonium Nitrate Advised to isolate and obtain technical support from onsite blasting contractor. No adverse outcomes
Illegal Activity (1 Incident)Security breach (break in) Emulsion Incident reported to QPS and site security systems upgraded.
Fume event (1 incident)Seven Coal Mine Workers approximately two kilometres away from a fired shot stated they smelled something and complained of headaches and sore throats. Monitors in place did not detect any fume gases nor was a fume cloud generated by the blast. All seven were taken to hospital by mine vehicles to be examined by a doctor.
Blasting Explosives Little evidence of NoX production. No prolonged adverse outcomes.
Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident) Forklift damaged explosives packaging – found during monthly stocktake at a mine site
Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes
Explosives incidents – October 2020
This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during October 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of October 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2020-21.
October 2020 Financial year to date (2020-21)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury
Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
Unauthorised Possession of Explosives
Suspicious activity
Product Failure
Pump incident
Unintended initiation
Explosives Found
Flyrock
Other
Illegal Activity
Breach Exclusion Zone
Fume Event
Damage to explosives / packaging
Unsecured explosives
Explosives Discrepancy
Vehicle incident
Past Year Incidents November 2019 - October 2020
5
21
2
2
1
0 5 10 15 20 2
Misfire
Explosives found
Unsecured explosives
Explosives Discrepancy
Explosives Incidents October 2020
1111111111
25
4
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Bulk product failureDetonator failure
Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log"Improper tie-in
Initiating Lead Line FailureSlumping of productWater damage - UG
Dislocation of column - UGLead line cut - UG
Unknown/unidentified - UGOther
Explosives Found During ExcavationUnknown/unidentified
Misfire Causes October 2020
Misfires283
Other Incidents
114
Explosives Inspectorate | Resources Safety & Health Queensland 2 of 2
Breakdown of incidents for October 2020 Security
Description Explosives
involved
The shot was loaded and to be slept overnight. The Shotfirer departed site prior to his relief team member arriving and handed control to the site supervisor who is not a QLD Security Card holder. Immediately becoming aware the Regional Manager attended personally to secure the shot and wait for the night shift relief.
Blasting explosives
Requested internal investigation by blasting company remains outstanding. No adverse outcomes.
Outcome/Possible causes
Unsecured Explosives (2 incidents)
Mine worker conducted a pre-start inspection on a vehicle that was used for charging operations on night shift. Found an unsecured explosive i.e. a single 32 x 700mm packaged explosive chub in carry box. Immediately notified supervisor.
Blasting explosives
Requested internal investigation remains outstanding. No adverse outcomes.
Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident)
Missing 400g booster. When baiting the holes on bench it was noted hole 10 was displaying excess stemming around the collar of the hole. After clearing it was noted there was no booster present.
The shot firer notified, counts checked and re-checked with a full inspection of the ground area. The site supervisor notified. The hole was dipped and rebaited to full depth and loaded to plan.
Blasting explosives
Booster possibly rolled into hole 10. No adverse outcomes.
Explosives found (2 incidents)
Excavator operator found product (74kg) in the dig area. No initiation elements. Excavator Operator called supervisor and OCE. Shotfirer was then called to inspect.
Blasting explosives
Appears to be dislocation. Blasting service investigation remains outstanding. No adverse outcomes.
Unfired hole discovered. Hole cleaned out and dug deeper to ensure no residue left
Blasting explosives
Believed that IE functioned but did not propagate to BE. No adverse outcomes.
Other (1 incidents)
Magazine compound gate was discovered to be closed but not locked with the padlock
Blasting Explosives and Detonators
No adverse outcomes.
Safety
Description Explosives involved
Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (17 incidents)Bulk Product Failure 1 Detonator failure 1 Electronic Det "No-Read/ No-Log" 1 Improper tie-in 1 Initiating lead line failure 1 Slumping of product 1 Explosives Found During Excavation 5 Other 2 Unknown/unidentified 4
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (4 incidents)Water Damage 1 Dislocation of column 1 Lead line cut 1 Unknown/unidentified 1
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
0 1 2 3
Lead line cut
Dislocation of column
Down Lines Fell in Hole
Explosives Found During Excavation
Loading method
Other
Slumping of product
Electronic Detonator"No-Read/ No-Log"
Dislocation of column UG
Unknown/unidentified
Misfire Causes November 2020
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
4
5
5
9
11
17
19
33
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Suspicious activity
Unauthorised Possession of Explosives
Theft of Explosives
Product Failure
Pump incident
Unintended initiation
Flyrock
Explosives Found
Breach Exclusion Zone
Illegal Activity
Other
Fume Event
Damage to explosives / packaging
Unsecured explosives
Explosives Discrepancy
Vehicle Incident
Past Year Incidents December 2019 - November 2020 (119)
Explosives incidents – November 2020 This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during November 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of November 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2020-21.
November 2020 Financial year to date (2020-21)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury
Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
14
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Damage to explosives /packaging
Fume Event
Other
Explosives Discrepancy
Explosives found
Theft of explosives
Vehicle Incident
Unsecured explosives
Misfire
Explosives Incidents November 2020
Misfires265
OtherIncidents
119
Explosives Inspectorate | Resources Safety & Health Queensland 2 of 3
Breakdown of incidents for November 2020
Security Description Explosives
involved Outcome/Possible causes
Unsecured Explosives (4 incidents) 1 x Pentex Stopeprime found on main decline Area Isolated, Charge crew contacted to come to location, remainder of decline checked for explosives, Charge crew collected primer, Immediate explosive count conducted
Blasting explosives
Internal investigation conducted. No adverse outcomes.
SSAN reload key was found unsecured in the blast area light vehicle park up area. Stock checked and any signs of detectable theft.
SSAN No adverse outcomes. Believed to be result of an earlier fall by an employee where keys fell out of pocket.
Incoming Shotfirer went to retrieve the magazine keys from the locked safe in the office. Upon opening the safe it was noted the keys were not in the safe. Shotfirer informed site supervisor and site supervisor went to the shot ute in the car park and opened the centre console and found the magazine keys.
Blasting Explosives
Investigation pending. No adverse outcomes.
A single 32x200 powermite pro plug was found on the floor of a charge basket. Pre inspection checks prior to conducting maintenance identified the explosive.
Blasting Explosives
Development Charger and Trainee Development Charger on the previous shift left the plug in the basket unsecured after charging numerous faces, this is attributed to an assumption that all plugs were used in the charged faces, and the Chargers Record Sheet being incorrectly filled out. No adverse outcomes.
Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident) After reconciliation of IE used in loaded shot, the shotfirer identified that the stock count for the detonator leads was up 1 lead from recorded stock take.
Detonator Incident investigated by manufacturer and discovered box was overpacked by one detonator lead. No adverse outcomes.
Explosives found (1 incidents) One box of Detonators discovered in a locked detonator carry box on a delivery truck at a mine site. Box suspected to be left from a delivery to a separate mine on a previous date.
Detonators Investigation underway. No adverse outcomes.
Theft of explosives (1 incidents)
EXPLOSIVES MISSING / One railway track signal was missing from a set of three placed on track. Remote area, suspected that it may have been taken by wildlife.
Signal No issues identified or adverse outcomes.
Safety Description Explosives
involved Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (12 incidents) Loading method 1 Down lines fell in hole 1 Electronic Det "No-Read/ No-Log" 2 Lead lines cut 1 Slumping of product 1 Dislocation of column 1 Explosives Found During Excavation 1 Other 1 Unknown/unidentified 3
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (2 incidents) Dislocation of column 2
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Fume Event (1 Incident)
1st Blast fired. Observed Blast fume event after initiation. Followed explosive TARP. Fume did not leave personnel clearance boundary as it rose up and dissipated. As a precaution the OCE relocated personnel away from area.
Blasting Explosives
No adverse outcomes.
Other (1 Incident)
3 of 3
Unauthorised person fired shot. Blasting Explosives
No adverse outcomes.
Vehicle Incident 1 Incidents)
Battery on MPU exploded causing damage to battery housing.
Emulsion No fire or further damage was incurred. No adverse outcomes.
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
0 1 2 3 4
Down Lines Fell in Hole
Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming)
Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log"
Other
Slumping of product
Unknown/unidentified
UG Unknown/unidentified
UG Dislocation of column
Misfire Causes December 2020
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Ground Vibration
Other UG
Pump incident
Unauthorised Possession of Explosives
Theft of explosives
Flyrock
Product Failure UG
Suspicious activity
Unintended initiation
Other AG
Breach Exclusion Zone
Illegal Activity
Explosives found
Damage to explosives / packaging
Fume Event
Explosives Discrepancy
Unsecured explosives
Vehicle Incident
Past Year Incidents January 2020 - December 2020 (121)
Explosives incidents – December 2020 This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents reported during December 2020. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of December 2020, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2020-21.
December 2020 Financial year to date (2020-21)
Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury
Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Fume Event
Ground Vibration
Suspicious activity
Unintended initiation
Explosives Discrepancy
Explosives found
Unsecured explosives
Vehicle Incident
Misfires
Explosives Incidents December 2020
Misfires256
Other Incidents
121
Explosives Inspectorate | Resources Safety & Health Queensland 2 of 3
Breakdown of incidents for December 2020
Security Description Explosives
involved Outcome/Possible causes
Unsecured Explosives (2 incidents) SSAN Compound. Employee has misplaced a key that provides access to all locks at the SSAN compound.
SSAN Key found following day. No adverse outcomes.
Employee had lost a key to an emulsion tank. Emulsion Company operates a three tier key system so the loss of this key alone, did not compromise security to the compound. Keys, codes and locks replaced. No adverse outcomes.
Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident) Manufacturer had supplied (imported) packaged product to customer. There was supposed to only be 135 chubbs per box, but one box contained 140 chubbs (5 extra)
Blasting explosives
Manufacturer conducted internal investigation. No adverse outcomes.
Explosives found (1 incident) Member of public discovered old military dumps near site of old interment camp. Matter referred to SATO officer Dean JOHNSON who called Mr Riding to resolve.
Military ordnance
Matter referred to SATO. No adverse outcomes.
Suspicious Activity (1 incident) Manufacture site has had one security camera inside the rear fence broken away by a hammer and the camera removed
Blasting explosives
QPS contacted and attended site, removed hammer found at scene for forensic examination.
Safety Description Explosives
involved Outcome/Possible causes
Misfires – aboveground (7 incidents) Down lines fell in hole 1 Electronic Det "No-Read/ No-Log" 1 Slumping of product 2 Unknown/unidentified 2 Other 1
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Misfires – underground (7 incidents) Dislocation of column 4 Down lines cut (Loading/Stemming) 1 Unknown/unidentified 2
Blasting explosives
No adverse outcomes
Fume Event (1 Incident)
Blast was fired and categorised as a no fume event (level 0). Blast dust however did leave the fume management zone. Two haul truck operators were travelling at the time of firing outside of the blast exclusion zone. The two operators have reported an unidentified smell through the vents of their air-conditioning and have then reported having headaches and nausea.
Blasting explosives
Internal investigation conducted, medical attention provided to 2 affected operators who were cleared to return to work. No adverse outcomes.
Unintended Initiation (1 incident)
A vac truck was used to remove stemming from a loaded hole with non-communicating electronic detonators. After removing approximately half, the stemming temperatures within the stemming zone quickly rose to above 80 degrees.
Emulsion Area was evacuated and made safe. No adverse outcomes.
Ground Vibration (1 Incident)
Worker was struck in the shoulder by a rock during bombing activities in a hung up drawpoint.
Blasting explosives
Inadequate bund size or location relative to the hung up brow to prevent rock from entering the drawpoint access. Injured party taken to hospital. Mines Inspectorate investigating.
Vehicle Incident (6 Incidents)
MMU identified with a haze/mist discharge originating from the rear discharge chute. Operator noticed a flame originate from the rear discharge chute. The MMU was shut down and fire suppression activated. Fire extinguished.
Emulsion The machine was stood down and returned to the explosives yard until it had been inspected by a fitter. No adverse outcomes.
3 of 3
Stemming loader travelling down slope has braked, rear wheels lifted, and full bucket has hit ground and slid over Unitronic leads in loaded hole.
Blasting Explosives
No adverse outcomes.
An Auger struck a bollard whilst traversing through the reload to fill up AN.
Ammonium Nitrate
No adverse outcomes.
A closed SLC draw point has slumped and rolled into a manned charge car basket causing a bruise to the operator’s leg.
Nil Mines Inspectorate investigating.
Stem Truck has made slight contact with its rear auger on MMU side mudguard. Nil damage to MMU. Nil Damage to stem truck auger.
Blasting Explosives
Nil damage, no adverse outcomes
Vehicle cut corner and trailer hit stump causing damage to the mudguard. Explosives transport not damaged.
Blasting Explosives
Nil damage, no adverse outcomes
top related