Dangerous incident | SinNot 2018/01391
Summary: A fire occurred on an agitator truck in the decline of a metalliferous underground mine. The operator saw a glow on the decline wall and stopped to investigate. There was a small flame around the exhaust lagging, which was extinguished with a hand-held extinguisher.
Recommendations to industry: Lagging can become a fuel source when hydrocarbons accumulate in it. This risk should be addressed in the fire risk assessment for the item of plant. SA18-08 Underground mine fire initiates emergency response details a recent serious incident in similar circumstances. In-service fires on mobile plant – September 2017 should also be reviewed.
Recommendations to industry: Lagging can become a fuel source when hydrocarbons accumulate in it. This risk should be addressed in the fire risk assessment for the item of plant. SA18-08 Underground mine fire initiates emergency response details a recent serious incident in similar circumstances. In-service fires on mobile plant – September 2017 should also be reviewed.
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