AMSJ » quarry safety

Tag - quarry safety

flyrock incident at quarry

Person at risk from flyrock at quarry

The NSW Resources Regulator has released investigation information regarding a dangerous blasting incident at a hard rock quarry. A worker was inside the exclusion zone when a blast was initiated at...

Worker seriously injured by ejected object

Worker seriously injured by ejected object

The NSW Resources Regulator has released investigation information regarding a worker who was struck by the pin as it was ejected resulting in a compound fracture to his right lower leg at Lynwood...

Statewide blitz on electricity risks at large quarries

Statewide blitz on electricity risks at large quarries

Today (2nd March 2021), the NSW Resources Regulator Chief Inspector of Mines Garvin Burns announced operators of large quarries across the state could expect to see teams of inspectors turning up at...

Excavator uncovers misfire

Excavator uncovers misfired explosives

MinEx has reported an incident where a digger operator has discovered a misfired explosives in the quarry pit. According to the report, a digger was moving rock from the quarry pit when the operator...

fatality at fairfield quarry

Fairfield quarry fatality

Fairfield Quarry fatality A mine worker has died following critical injuries after becoming entangled in a conveyor at the Fairfield Quarry in Central Queensland. The mine worker sustained severe...

mining hazard

Mining hazard identification challenge

How good are you at identifying a mining hazard? Mining safety researchers from the USA based National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health have developed an online assessment to test your...