A maintenance mineworker at a NSW coal mine has received a hard lesson in ensuring that correct load rated equipment for lifting and pulling equipment is applied after he broke a leg after a load...
Category - MINING HAZARDS
This section covers hazards associated with surface and underground mining.
Last week a large group of Queensland mineworkers protested outside BHP’s Brisbane offices to seek more support and assistance for a dust diseases victims group (sufferers of Coal Workers...
Amendments to workplace exposure standards for coal dust have been flagged in the latest call for submissions by Safework Australia. Safework Australia is seeking feedback on suggested new values...
AMSJ have received unofficial reports of another BMA Digger ‘high potential incident’ in this past week at its Caval Ridge site 17 km south of Moranbah. AMSJ believes that the Caterpillar...
The NSW Resources Regulator has reported a Merlo rollover dangerous incident. According to the latest report, the experienced operator was undertaking work moving a dragline cable using a Merlo 2448...
The drilling industry is a cornerstone of mining, involved in exploration and production activities as well as providing a range of associated services (e.g. water bores). Crews often work...
A gas explosion has killed at least five people and more than twenty are missing in a disused South African coal mine. The incident occurred in South Africa’s eastern province of Mpumalanga...
In two of the latest mining safety incidents involving Load Haul Dump vehicles, communication clearly paid a key part. The incidents highlight the need to reflect on safety and communicate during...
With 150 people now confirmed dead and more than 200 still missing, the collapse of Vale’s Corrego de Feijao tailings dam has sent a shockwave across the global mining industry in respect of...
Peabody Energy has provided an update to the market on the status of North Goonyella coal mine following the coal mine fire that closed it in September 2018. Peabody is indicating that it does not...
Cyber attacks are very real and an insurance giant has warned the transport sector regarding automation risks. Transport and logistics businesses must address risks that come with increased use of...
Queensland Police yesterday locked down parts of Mount Isa, Queensland following a mine site incident involving hazardous substances. Police made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety...
