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Misfire, 12

March 2017 Suspicious Activity, 1Unintended initiation, 1

Explosives discrepancy, 3

Unsecured explosives, 2

Fireworks complaint, 2

Blasting complaint, 1Breach exclusion zone, 3

February 2017

Misfire, 22

Other, 1Vehicle Incident, 2

Explosives Discrepancy, 1


Fireworks Complaint, 2

Breach exclusion zone, 2

Misfire, 25

Other, 1Storage, 1

Fireworks complaint, 2Blasting complaint, 1

Breach Exclusion Zone, 1Flyrock, 1

Fume Event, 2

Suspicious activity, 1Unauthorised possession of explosives, 1Unintended initiation, 1

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Vehicle Incident, 2Explosives Discrepancy, 1

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Explosives Discrepancy

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Unauthorised Possession of Explosives

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Storage

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Explosives incidents and complaints 1st quarter (January to March) 2017 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during the 1st quarter (January, February and March) of 2017. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents and complaints for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in the community and industry are presented for the 1st quarter of 2017, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2016-17.

1st quarter 2017 Financial year to date (2016-17) Community 0 fatalities 1 injury 0 fatalities 4 injuries Industry 0 fatalities 0 injuries 0 fatalities 0 injuries

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints – 1st quarter 2017 by month (January to March)

Figure 2 : E xplosives i ncidents a nd c omplaints 1st quarter 201 7 TOTAL ( January t o March)

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Misfires - January 2017

Unknown/unidentified UGLoading method UGSlumping of product

Unknown/unidentifiedLoading method

Explosives Found During ExcavationElectronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log"

Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming)Detonator failure

Detonator Compression (Shrink Wrapping)

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Misfires - February 2017Unknown/unidentified UG

Loading method UG

Unknown/unidentified

Slumping of product

Initiation system (IS) failure

Improper tie-in

Explosives found mucking out

Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log"

Connector failure

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Slumping of product

Initiating Lead Line Failure

Improper tie-in

Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming)

Down Lines Fell in Hole

Dislocation of column

Connector failure

Bulk product failure

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Figure 3: Breakdown of misfire causes – 1st quarter 2017 by month (January to March)

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Incidents other than misfires (194)


Theft of explosives

Explosives found


Vehicle incident



Suspicious activity

Storage

Pump incident

Other

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Fume Event

Flyrock

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Damage to explosives / packaging


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Blasting complaint

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Misfires, 297

Figure 4: Past year incidents April 2016 – March 2017




Breakdown of incidents for 1st quarter 2017 (January to March) Security

Description Explosives involved

Outcome/Possible causes

Explosives Discrepancy (5 incidents) 1 x case of explosives found to be missing after transportation.

Shaped charges

Analysis of delivery found paperwork error to be cause.

Fully intact and sealed pallet of explosives found to be one unit short.

Boosters Investigation ongoing. All indications point to an issue at the packing factory.

Whilst unloading a pallet load of explosives it was identified that the pallet was one bag short.

Ammonium nitrate fuel oil

Investigation ongoing. Findings indicate pallet delivered 1 bag short.

Box of explosives incorrectly delivered.

Detonators Investigation completed. Confirmed that extra product delivered.

Explosives unaccounted for during routine stocktake.

Blasting explosives

Investigation ongoing.

Unsecured explosives (6 incidents) Live explosives left on blast bench overnight after shot crew evacuation.

Booster Site investigation completed.

Explosives magazine keys left overnight in shotfirer’s vehicle.

Other Site investigation completed. Magazine reconciliation showed no loss or theft.

During shot reconciliation a discrepancy of 1 detonator was identified.

Detonator Operations ceased immediately. Search located the unit in discarded packaging destined for onsite waste.

Explosive cartridge found on floor of underground light vehicle after blasting.

Blasting explosives

Investigation completed. Follow up inspection to be conducted to review blasting process and security of explosives.

Main gate of explosives storage facility found open.

Security sensitive ammonium nitrate

Audit of facility security found no issues. Determined that lock had become loose and sprung open. All locks replaced.

Explosives requiring storage stored in 2 x unsecured areas overnight.

Ammonium nitrate emulsion


Safety Mining

Description Explosives involved


Misfires – aboveground (41 incidents)Bulk product failure x 1 Connector failure x 2 Detonator compression (shrink wrapping)x 1 Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 2 Downline cut (loading/stemming) x 2 Downlines fell in hole x 1

Blasting explosives

Nil adverse outcomes




Electronic detonator “no-read/no-log” x 3 Explosives found mucking out x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 2 Improper tie-in x 2 Initiating Lead Line Failure x 2 Initiation system failure x 1 Loading method x 1 Slumping of product x 8 Unknown/unidentified x 10 Water damage x 1 Misfires – underground (18 incidents) Loading method x 4 Unknown/unidentified x 14

Blasting explosives

Nil adverse outcomes

Breach exclusion zone (6 incidents) Misfire area found to be breached after demarcation fence found knocked over.

Blasting explosives

Investigation completed. Demarcation fence damaged by dragline bucket.

Two vehicles have breached a loaded shot exclusion zone prior to firing.


Site investigation ongoing.

A person was within exclusion zone when shot was fired.

Blasting explosives

No injury. Incident reported and under investigation.

Flagging demarcating blast loading area has been knocked over by reversing dozer.

Blasting explosives

Dozer has not proceeded into loaded area. Investigation ongoing.

Vehicle breached lightning exclusion zone. Other Site investigation completed.

2 drills have entered a loaded shot area overnight and conducted re-drills. One of the holes re-drilled was in close proximity to a loaded hole.

Blasting explosives


Flyrock (1 incident) Flyrock impacted crib hut 200 metres from blast. No injuries.

Blasting explosives

Building was on limit of equipment exclusion zone. Site investigation into cause of flyrock.

Fume event (2 incidents) Level 5 fume event generated. Fume contained within fume management zone.

Blasting explosives

Nil exposures. Nil unplanned evacuations.

Level 2 fume event generated. Fume breached mine lease.

Blasting explosives

Nil exposures. Nil unplanned evacuations.

Other (1 incident) Non-electric lead in line ignited spilt oil from a broken down drill rig.

Non-electric lead in line

Fire extinguished. Blast fired without issue.

Storage (1 incident) Breach of magazine storage licence capacity by 5000 detonators

Detonators Drill and Blast engineer responsible for ordering was unaware of magazine licence capacity. A review of licence capacity has now been included prior to ordering and again at confirmation of delivery date.




Suspicious activity (2 incidents) Unidentified airborne drone observed entering airspace above explosives storage facility.

Other Investigation completed. Review of procedures for further instances.

Damage to fence of reload compound discovered.


No evidence of security breach or suspicious activity. Damage thought to be caused by wildlife.

Unauthorised possession of explosives (1 incident) 3 x containers of explosives transported without authorisation.

Ammonium nitrate prill

Site have implemented inspections of deliveries entering and exiting site as an interim measure until investigation has been finalised.

Unintended initiation (2 incidents) Premature detonation due to fault in electronic firing system.

Electrical firing system

Testing firing device. During continuity test current functioned explosives.

Ignition of gas after coal shot. During night shift inspection a small section of open flame observed.

Blasting explosives

Area could not be accessed. Flame was monitored and later self-extinguished.

Vehicle incident (4 incidents) Overheated Brake Booster. Smoke/Steam was observed coming from the brake booster.

Manufacturing residue only

Nearby water truck hosed down vehicle. Site emergency procedures activated and exclusion zone implemented until area cleared.

Mobile processing unit dragged an incline auger 10 metres after becoming caught on upper tank rails.


No adverse results.

Hydraulic Oil Spill in Ammonium Nitrate Shed. Loader was loading into a kettle when trainer assessor for operator noticed a trail of hydraulic oil coming from under steps of loader. Oil spill measured 10 metres long.


Clean up completed without incident. Incident investigated.

Strap retaining a loaded bulka bag became loose and was caught under a trailer wheel, causing a puncture to bag.


Approximately 1 kg of product released from damaged bag. Leak contained and investigated.

CommunityOther (1 incident) Person injured by initiation of gunpowder while angle grinding.

Propellant powder

Person received second degree burns. Investigation completed.

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Complaints Description Explosives

involved Outcome/Possible causes

Fireworks complaints (4 incidents) Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Matter investigated. No contact details

provided for follow up.Complaint prior to planned fireworks display due to proximity of livestock.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Fireworks contractor notified and followed up with complainant.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Matter investigated. Occupier letter sent.


Blasting complaints (2 incidents) Complaint regarding claim of fume entering a private property from nearby blast.

Blasting explosives

Matter investigated. Information received from blasting company confirms that dust was mistaken for fume. Readings for dust, fume and overpressure within limits. Information communicated to complainant.

Explosives storage magazines inundated with floodwater.

Other A follow-up inspection/audit is advised once old magazines have been decommissioned.

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Explosives incidents and complaints April 2017 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during April 2017. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents and complaints 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 2017, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2016-17.

pril 2017 Financial year to date (2016-17)

Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 4 injuries Industry 0 fatality 1 injury 0 fatality 1 injury

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints April 2017

Unknown/unidentified, 1 Unintended Initiation, 1

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Vehicle Incident, 4


Explosives Found, 1

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Misfire, 19-- '.1114Blasting complaint, 2

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Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes April 2017

Explosives found mucking out, 1

Dislocation of column, 5

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\_ Fireworks Complaint, 2

\_Transport complaint, 1

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_Fume Event, 1

Unknown/unidentified, 4

Slumping of product, 1

Water damage, 1

Improper tie-in, 2


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Explosives found mucking out, 1



Water damage, 1

Improper tie-in, 2


Blasting complaint, 2

Fireworks Complaint, 2

Transport complaint, 1

Breach Exclusion Zone, 1

Fume Event, 1

Misfire, 19

Unknown/unidentified, 1 Unintended Initiation, 1

Vehicle Incident, 4


Explosives Found, 1

Unsecured Explosives, 1

Explosives incidents and complaintsApril 2017 reportThis document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaintsreported during April 2017. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and securityincidents and complaints for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalitiesoccurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of April 2017, as well as thecumulative total for the financial year 2016-17.

April 2017 Financial year to date (2016-17)

Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 4 injuriesIndustry 0 fatality 1 injury 0 fatality 1 injury

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints April 2017

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes April 2017

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Figure 3: Past year incidents May 2016 — April 2017


Unsecured explosives 10

Theft of explosives ■ 2

Explosives found • 2

Explosives Discrepancy 12

Vehicle Incident 17

Unintended initiation M 4

Unauthorised Possession of Explosives I 1

Suspicious activity M 4

Storage • 2

Pump incident • 2

Other 8

Illegal Activity • 2

Fume Event 14

Flyrock 6

Drill into / near explosives I 1

Damage to explosives / packaging = 3

Breach Exclusion Zone 11

Transport complaint I 1

Sales complaint I 1

Blasting complaints 20

Fireworks complaints ' 65

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Misfires, 286

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Other incidents,188

Misfires, 286

Figure 3: Past year incidents May 2016 – April 2017

Breakdown of incidents for kpril 2017 Securit Description Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident) 2 extra boxes of explosives identified in a consignment upon delivery. Explosives found (1 incident)

Explosives unearthed by dozer post shot. Unsecured explosives (1 incident) Explosives transported in an unsafe manner and left unsecured and unattended in mine site.

Safety Minin c Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Misfires — aboveground (12 incidents)

Ived Outcome/Possible causes

Detonating cord Investigation ongoing. Excess product returned to magazine. Picking error confirmed.

Booster Investigation ongoing.

Detonators and primers

Explosives recovered. No further discrepancies found during reconciliation.

Dislocation of column x 5 Explosives found mucking out x 1 Slumping of product x 1 Other/unknown x 4 Water damage x 1

Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes

Misfires — underground (7 incidents) Improper tie-in x 2 Other/unknown x 5 Breach exclusion zone (1 incident) Non-blast vehicle crossed in to exclusion zone to collect piece of equipment shortly before bench was to be fired. Fume event (1 incident) Level 1 fume event generated inside blast exclusion zone. Cloud cover and light rain prohibited dispersion and fume left fume management zone. Unintended initiation (1 incident) Departmental staff identified nearby explosion while conducting burning of land. Remnants of commercial explosives found in area of nearby abandoned mines.


Blasting explosives Investigation completed. Miscommunication and inadequate demarcation cause of incident.

Blasting explosives Nil exposures. Unplanned evacuation of a blast guard as fume management zone was extended.

Blasting explosives/detonators

No injuries.

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yBreakdown of incidents for April 2017SecuritDescription Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causesExplosives Discrepancy (1 incident)2 extra boxes of explosivesidentified in a consignment upondelivery.

Detonating cord Investigation ongoing. Excessproduct returned to magazine.Picking error confirmed.

Explosives found (1 incident)

Explosives unearthed by dozerpost shot.

Booster Investigation ongoing.

Unsecured explosives (1 incident)Explosives transported in anunsafe manner and left unsecuredand unattended in mine site.

Detonators andprimers

Explosives recovered. No furtherdiscrepancies found duringreconciliation.

SafetyMiningDescription Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causesMisfires – aboveground (12 incidents)Dislocation of column x 5Explosives found mucking out x 1Slumping of product x 1Other/unknown x 4Water damage x 1


Misfires – underground (7 incidents)Improper tie-in x 2Other/unknown x 5


Breach exclusion zone (1 incident)Non-blast vehicle crossed in toexclusion zone to collect piece ofequipment shortly before benchwas to be fired.

Blasting explosives Investigation completed.Miscommunication andinadequate demarcation causeof incident.

Fume event (1 incident)Level 1 fume event generatedinside blast exclusion zone. Cloudcover and light rain prohibiteddispersion and fume left fumemanagement zone.

Blasting explosives Nil exposures. Unplannedevacuation of a blast guard asfume management zone wasextended.

Unintended initiation (1 incident)Departmental staff identifiednearby explosion while conductingburning of land. Remnants ofcommercial explosives found inarea of nearby abandoned mines.

Blastingexplosives/detonators

No injuries.

Vehicle incident (4 incidents) The starter motor on a tubeveyor has remained engaged on startup resulting in a small fire after insulation has broken down. Explosives packages moved on pallet during transportation due to inadequate restraints. Truck carrying explosives left road and ended up rolled over on embankment.

The tail on a tie down strap has come loose while transporting explosives. As vehicle has turned, the loose strap has been caught under the rear wheel, causing the strap to overtighten, tearing a bag of product. Community Other (1 incident) Debris from fireworks display found in local public park.

Complaints Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Community (3 incidents)


Incident managed as per site procedures.

Boosters Investigation completed. No damage to product or packaging.

Detonators and emulsion


Investigation ongoing. Driver injured. Explosives transferred to another vehicle. Investigation ongoing. Spillage of product occurred. All product collected and disposed.

Fireworks Matter followed up with contractor.

Illegal fireworks complaint regarding safety and noise.

Fireworks Matter investigated.


Complaint regarding late notification of nearby display. Blasting (2 incidents) Complaint regarding lightning risk assessment at mine site.

Overpressure limit exceeded during blast at quarry.

Transport (1 incident) Complaint regarding vehicles transporting explosives being stored at private residence.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified.

Nil Review of risk assessment to be undertaken and overview provided once completed.

Blasting explosives Investigation completed. No fly rock, injuries or damage occurred from this blast.


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Owner of residence informed of security requirements. Alternative location sourced.


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Vehicle incident (4 incidents)

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The starter motor on a tubeveyor hasremained engaged on startup resulting in asmall fire after insulation has broken down.

Ammoniumnitrate prill

Incident managed as per siteprocedures.

Explosives packages moved on palletduring transportation due to inadequaterestraints.

Boosters Investigation completed. Nodamage to product or packaging.

Truck carrying explosives left road andended up rolled over on embankment.

Detonators andemulsion

Investigation ongoing. Driverinjured. Explosives transferred toanother vehicle.

The tail on a tie down strap has come loosewhile transporting explosives. As vehiclehas turned, the loose strap has been caughtunder the rear wheel, causing the strap toovertighten, tearing a bag of product.

Ammoniumnitrate prill

Investigation ongoing. Spillage ofproduct occurred. All productcollected and disposed.

Community

Other (1 incident)Debris from fireworks display found in localpublic park.

Fireworks Matter followed up withcontractor.

ComplaintsDescription Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causesCommunity (3 incidents)Illegal fireworks complaintregarding safety and noise.

Fireworks Matter investigated.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Matter investigated. Occupier lettersent.

Complaint regarding latenotification of nearby display.


Blasting (2 incidents)Complaint regarding lightningrisk assessment at mine site.

Nil Review of risk assessment to beundertaken and overview providedonce completed.

Overpressure limit exceededduring blast at quarry.

Blasting explosives Investigation completed. No fly rock,injuries or damage occurred from thisblast.

Transport (1 incident)Complaint regarding vehiclestransporting explosives beingstored at private residence.

Security sensitiveammonium nitrate

Owner of residence informed of securityrequirements. Alternative locationsourced.


Explosives incidents and complaints May 2017 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during May 2017. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents and complaints 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 2017, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2016-17.

All May 2017 Financial year to date (2016-17)

Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 4 injuries Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 1 injury

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints May 2017

Explosives disrepancy, 1

Vehicle incident, 3 _\

Storage, 1—,

Pump incident, 1 A

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Misfires, 18

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes May 2017

Other/Unknown, 1

Dislocation of columnt3_

Improper tie-in, 1

Downline cut (loading/stemming), 1

Water damage, 1


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Fireworks complaints, 6

i— Blasting complaints, 4

Damage to explosives/packaging, 1


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General Other/unknown, 3

Underground

Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log", 1

Explosives Found During Excavation, 2


Explosives incidents and complaintsMay 2017 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during May 2017. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents and complaints 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 2017, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2016-17.

Other/Unknown, 1



May 2017 Financial year to date (2016-17)


Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints May 2017

Explosives disrepancy, 1 Explosives found, 1

Vehicle incident, 3


Storage, 1

Pump incident, 1

Misfires, 18

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes May 2017


Improper tie-in, 1

Downline cut (loading/stemming), 1

Water damage, 1

General

Underground

Blasting complaints, 4


Other/unknown, 3



Figure 3: Past year incidents June 2016 — May 2017




Explosives found = 3


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Suspicious activity M 4

Storage = 3

Pump incident ■ 2

Other/unknown 5

Illegal Activity ■ 2

Fume Event

Flyrock 4


Damage to explosives / packaging 4



Blasting complaint

Fireworks complaint

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Figure 3: Past year incidents June 2016 – May 2017



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Breakdown of incidents for Vlay 2017 Securit Description Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident) An explosives discrepancy was identified when a shotfirer reconciled the morning's loading. Explosives loading was ceased until the cause of the discrepancy was identified. Explosives found (1 incident)

A dozer operator has discovered explosives product whilst dozing overburden.

Safety Mininc Description /Possible causes Misfires — aboveground (14 incidents)

Ived Outcome/Possible causes

Detonators Extra detonator was cause of discrepancy. Investigation showed supply issue at fault.

Booster & Detonators Investigation ongoing. Awaiting report.

Dislocation of column x 4 Downline cut (loading/stemming) x 1 Electronic detonator "no-read/no-log" x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 2 Improper tie-in x 1 Other/unknown x 3 Slumping of product x 1 Water damage x 1 Misfires — underground (4 incidents) Dislocation of column x 3 Other/unknown x 1

Blasting explosives No adverse results


Damage to explosives/packaging (1 inc dent) Explosives in bulka bags found to be contaminated by an oily substance.

Pump incident (1 incident) A transport operator loading a road tanker has not opened the tanker valve. This has caused the pump to dead head rupturing the burst disk. Storage (1 incident) Storage capacity of an explosives licence has been breached after a delivery of detonators was accepted.

Ammonium nitrate prill Investigation ongoing to determine cause of contamination.


Incident contained with no further problems. Investigation ongoing.

Detonators Site received delivery in anticipation of using for production which was slowed by inclement weather.


Breakdown of incidents for May 2017Security Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident) An explosives discrepancy was identified when a shotfirer reconciled the morning's loading. Explosives loading was ceased until the cause of the discrepancy was identified.

Detonators Extra detonator was cause of discrepancy. Investigation showed supply issue at fault.

Explosives found (1 incident)

A dozer operator has discovered explosives product whilst dozing overburden.

Booster & Detonators Investigation ongoing. Awaiting report.

Safety Mining Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Misfires – aboveground (14 incidents) Dislocation of column x 4 Downline cut (loading/stemming) x 1 Electronic detonator “no-read/no-log” x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 2 Improper tie-in x 1 Other/unknown x 3 Slumping of product x 1 Water damage x 1


Misfires – underground (4 incidents) Dislocation of column x 3 Other/unknown x 1


Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident) Explosives in bulka bags found to be contaminated by an oily substance.

Ammonium nitrate prill Investigation ongoing to determine cause of contamination.

Pump incident (1 incident) A transport operator loading a road tanker has not opened the tanker valve. This has caused the pump to dead head rupturing the burst disk.


Incident contained with no further problems. Investigation ongoing.

Storage (1 incident) Storage capacity of an explosives licence has been breached after a delivery of detonators was accepted.

Detonators Site received delivery in anticipation of using for production which was slowed by inclement weather.


ExplosivesDescription Outcome/Possible causes involved Vehicle incident (3 incidents) Electrical fire on mobile manufacturing unit. Ammonium

nitrate prill and emulsion

Smoke was identified escaping from under the bonnet of a prime mover transporting decanted ammonium nitrate emulsion tanks.

Explosives observed leaking from the door seal of a container.




Fire caused by faulty overheated electrical wiring. Extinguished by operator. No injuries. Overheated electrical wires cause of smoke. Explosives emergency response plan initiated. No injuries Transporter to conduct review and inspect seals prior to delivery.

Complaint from nearby resident regarding explosions in neighboring yard. Complaint regarding non- notification of nearby display. Complaint regarding debris from public fireworks display.

Unknown Matter investigated. Queensland Police Service notified by complainant also.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainant unable to be contacted to follow up.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Followed up with contractor.


Complaint regarding people inside exclusion zone during display. Complaint regarding noise and non-notification of nearby display. Complaint regarding non- notification of nearby display. Blasting (3 incidents) Complaint regarding vibration and noise from nearby blasting at quarry.

Complaint regarding vibration and location of blast monitors from nearby blasting at quarry. Complaint regarding excessive vibration from blast at quarry.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor verified all spectators outside exclusion zone at time of firing.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor to notify complainant of future displays.


Blasting explosives Matter investigated. Blast monitors not in place at this time, but shot was reduced in size. Blast monitoring to be in place for future blasts.

Blasting explosives Matter investigated. Complaint referred to Mines Inspectorate.


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Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes

Vehicle incident (3 incidents) Electrical fire on mobile manufacturing unit. Ammonium

nitrate prill and emulsion

Fire caused by faulty overheated electrical wiring. Extinguished by operator. No injuries.

Smoke was identified escaping from under the bonnet of a prime mover transporting decanted ammonium nitrate emulsion tanks.


Overheated electrical wires cause of smoke. Explosives emergency response plan initiated. No injuries

Explosives observed leaking from the door seal of a container.


Transporter to conduct review and inspect seals prior to delivery.

Complaints Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Community (7 incidents) Complaint from nearby resident regarding explosions in neighboring yard.

Unknown Matter investigated. Queensland Police Service notified by complainant also.

Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainant unable to be contacted to follow up.

Complaint regarding debris from public fireworks display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Followed up with contractor.


Complaint regarding people inside exclusion zone during display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor verified all spectators outside exclusion zone at time of firing.

Complaint regarding noise and non-notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor to notify complainant of future displays.

Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby display.


Blasting (3 incidents) Complaint regarding vibration and noise from nearby blasting at quarry.

Blasting explosives Matter investigated. Blast monitors not in place at this time, but shot was reduced in size. Blast monitoring to be in place for future blasts.

Complaint regarding vibration and location of blast monitors from nearby blasting at quarry.


Complaint regarding excessive vibration from blast at quarry.


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June 2017 Financial year to date (2016-17)

Community Industry

0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries

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Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints June 2017

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Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes June 2017

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Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints June 2017

Explosives found, 2




Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes June 2017


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Misfire, 18

Other, 1 Vehicle Incident, 1


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Theft of explosives 2

Explosives found 5


Vehicle Incident 19

Unintended initiation 4

Unauthorised Possession of Explosives 1

Suspicious activity 3

Storage 3

Pump incident 2

Other/unknown 5

Illegal Activity 2

Fume Event 11

Flyrock 4

Drill into / near explosives 1



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Breakdown of incidents for June 2017 Securit

Description Explosives involved Im Outcome/Possible causes Explosives Discrepancy (2 incidents) An explosives discrepancy was identified when a shotfirer was undertaking the final count on bench acquittal. On counting the contents of a previously unopened box of explosives, it was identified by the magazine keeper that the box was short by one cartridge. Explosives found (2 incidents)

Uninitiated explosives found after presplit blast. Prill product found dumped beside road in an industrial area. Identified as non-explosive Unsecured explosives (2 incidents) Gates to explosives reload compound were closed but not locked at the end of a shift

Approximately 50kgs of explosive product leaked from a trailer.

Safety Mininc

Description Misfires — aboveground (18 incidents)

Detonators Explosive not found. Queensland Police Service have been advised. Site still working on preventable outcomes.

Blasting explosives Investigation ongoing.

Detonating cord Investigation ongoing. Explosives safely recovered to magazine.

Nil (Urea) Emergency services cleaned up product.


Site addressing end of shift processes.

Ammonium nitrate prill Product cleaned up and investigation is ongoing.

Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 3 Downlines fell in hole x 1 Downline cut (loading/stemming) x 1 Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No- Log" x 2 Improper tie-in x 1 Initiating Lead Line Failure x 1 Loading method x 1 Other/unknown x 6 Water damage x 1 Breach exclusion zone (1 incident) Mining personnel entered blast exclusion zone between two blasts.

plosives involved Outcome/Possible causes


Blasting explosives Communication breakdown cause of breach. Nil injuries.


Breakdown of incidents for June 2017 Security

Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Explosives Discrepancy (2 incidents) An explosives discrepancy was identified when a shotfirer was undertaking the final count on bench acquittal.

Detonators Explosive not found. Queensland Police Service have been advised. Site still working on preventable outcomes.

On counting the contents of a previously unopened box of explosives, it was identified by the magazine keeper that the box was short by one cartridge.


Explosives found (2 incidents)

Uninitiated explosives found after presplit blast.

Detonating cord Investigation ongoing. Explosives safely recovered to magazine.

Prill product found dumped beside road in an industrial area. Identified as non-explosive

Nil (Urea) Emergency services cleaned up product.

Unsecured explosives (2 incidents) Gates to explosives reload compound were closed but not locked at the end of a shift


Site addressing end of shift processes.

Approximately 50kgs of explosive product leaked from a trailer.

Ammonium nitrate prill Product cleaned up and investigation is ongoing.

Safety Mining

Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Misfires – aboveground (18 incidents) Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 3 Downlines fell in hole x 1 Downline cut (loading/stemming) x 1 Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log" x 2 Improper tie-in x 1 Initiating Lead Line Failure x 1 Loading method x 1 Other/unknown x 6 Water damage x 1


Breach exclusion zone (1 incident) Mining personnel entered blast exclusion zone between two blasts.

Blasting explosives Communication breakdown cause of breach. Nil injuries.


Other/unknown (1 incident) High wall section slumped potentially involving front echelon loaded single primed holes. Vehicle incident (1 incident) Unknown vapor identified during the operation of a mobile processing unit.

Import Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident)

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Imported barrels containing explosives found to be leaking product when turned on their side.


Smokeless powder

Site assessed prior to re-firing.

Vapor believed to be water mist. Mobile processing unit stood down and investigation commenced.

Leaked product contained and placed on hold pending investigation by importer.

Complaint regarding non notification of nearby display. Complaint regarding frequent illegal fireworks. Complaint regarding non notification of nearby display. Complaint regarding illegal fireworks display. Complaint regarding illegal fireworks display. Blasting (2 incidents) Complaint regarding damage to property from nearby blast at mine site. Complaint regarding nearby blasting affecting livestock.

Fireworks Forwarded to Contractor for follow up.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Followed up with Queensland Police Service.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified and aware of notification requirements.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Occupier letter sent.


Blasting explosives Matter investigated. Vibration and air-blast monitors were not triggered from blast.

Blasting explosives Matter followed up with blasting contractor.

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Other/unknown (1 incident) High wall section slumped potentially involving front echelon loaded single primed holes.

Blasting explosives

Site assessed prior to re-firing.

Vehicle incident (1 incident) Unknown vapor identified during the operation of a mobile processing unit.

Blasting explosives

Vapor believed to be water mist. Mobile processing unit stood down and investigation commenced.

Import

Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident) Imported barrels containing explosives found to be leaking product when turned on their side.

Smokeless powder

Leaked product contained and placed on hold pending investigation by importer.

Complaints Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Community (5 incidents) Complaint regarding non notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Forwarded to Contractor for follow up.

Complaint regarding frequent illegal fireworks.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Followed up with Queensland Police Service.

Complaint regarding non notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified and aware of notification requirements.

Complaint regarding illegal fireworks display.


Complaint regarding illegal fireworks display.


Blasting (2 incidents) Complaint regarding damage to property from nearby blast at mine site.

Blasting explosives Matter investigated. Vibration and air-blast monitors were not triggered from blast.

Complaint regarding nearby blasting affecting livestock.

Blasting explosives Matter followed up with blasting contractor.

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Explosives incidents and complaints July 2017 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during July 2017. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents and complaints 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 2017, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

July 2017 Financial year to date (2017-18)


Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints July 2017

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Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints July 2017

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes July 2017

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Breakdown of incidents for July 2017 Securit

Description Explosives involved ImOutcome/Possible causes Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident) Explosives unaccounted for after loading of blast holes completed.

Unsecured explosives (1 incident) Entrance gate to an explosives reload facility discovered to be unlocked after routine inspection.

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Description 'Explosives Misfires — aboveground (18 incidents)

Detonator Item fell down hole due to wind. Work process changed.


Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 2 Explosives found during excavation x 1 Improper tie-in x 1 Loading method x 5 Other/unknown x 5 Slumping of product x 2 Water damage x 1 Misfires — underground (1 incident)

Other/unknown x 1 Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes

Flyrock (2 incidents)

Gate locked. Process reviewed.



Flyrock has breached equipment exclusion zone after blast. Flyrock has breached exclusion zone after blast, damaging equipment. Fume event (4 incidents) Potential exposure, when odour detected by worker after a blast event.

Blasting explosives Nil injuries. Nil damage to any equipment.


Blasting explosives No fume was detected. High CO. Mine worker returned to work.

Level 1 fume event generated. Blasting explosives Unplanned evacuation due to wind change. Nil exposures.

Level 5 fume event generated. Fume travelled down the blast exclusion corridor, breaching the lease. Level 3 fume event generated. Fume confined to exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives Nil exposures.


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Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident)

Breakdown of incidents for July 2017 Securit

Explosives unaccounted for after loading of blast holes completed.

Detonator Item fell down hole due to wind. Work process changed.

Unsecured explosives (1 incident) Entrance gate to an explosives reload facility discovered to be unlocked after routine inspection.


Gate locked. Process reviewed.

Safety Mining

Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Misfires – aboveground (18 incidents)Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 2 Explosives found during excavation x 1 Improper tie-in x 1 Loading method x 5 Other/unknown x 5 Slumping of product x 2 Water damage x 1


Misfires – underground (1 incident)


Flyrock (2 incidents) Flyrock has breached equipment exclusion zone after blast.

Blasting explosives Nil injuries. Nil damage to any equipment.

Flyrock has breached exclusion zone after blast, damaging equipment.


Fume event (4 incidents) Potential exposure, when odour detected by worker after a blast event.

Blasting explosives No fume was detected. High CO. Mine worker returned to work.

Level 1 fume event generated. Blasting explosives Unplanned evacuation due to wind change. Nil exposures.

Level 5 fume event generated. Fume travelled down the blast exclusion corridor, breaching the lease.


Level 3 fume event generated. Fume confined to exclusion zone.


Mining (continued Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Other/unknown (1 incident) Prior to firing accretion build up off smelter furnace walls the shotfirer failed to sound the warning whistle. Possible presence of person inside exclusion zone. Vehicle incident (1 incident) Downlines found to have been cut by a loaders bucket during stemming.

Complaints Description =Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Community (5 incidents)

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Human error. No injuries.

Process reviewed and altered.

Complaint regarding illegal fireworks usage. Complaint regarding noise from illegal fireworks usage. Complaint regarding noise from illegal fireworks usage. Complaint regarding timing of nearby fireworks display. Complaint regarding noise from nearby fireworks display. Complaint regarding non- notification for nearby fireworks display Complaint regarding noise and timing of nearby fireworks display

Fireworks Complainant contacted. Location of firing point unidentified.


Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainant does not respond to messages.

Fireworks Complainant contacted. Notified display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainant unable to contacted.

Fireworks Contractor notified. Notification radius to be extended for future displays in this area.

Fireworks Complainant notified that letter box drop to be extended in future.

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Mining (continued)Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Other/unknown (1 incident) Prior to firing accretion build up off smelter furnace walls the shotfirer failed to sound the warning whistle. Possible presence of person inside exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives

Human error. No injuries.

Vehicle incident (1 incident) Downlines found to have been cut by a loaders bucket during stemming.

Blasting explosives

Process reviewed and altered.

Complaints Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Community (5 incidents) Complaint regarding illegal fireworks usage.


Complaint regarding noise from illegal fireworks usage.


Complaint regarding noise from illegal fireworks usage.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainant does not respond to messages.

Complaint regarding timing of nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Complainant contacted. Notified display.

Complaint regarding noise from nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainant unable to contacted.

Complaint regarding non-notification for nearby fireworks display

Fireworks Contractor notified. Notification radius to be extended for future displays in this area.

Complaint regarding noise and timing of nearby fireworks display

Fireworks Complainant notified that letter box drop to be extended in future.





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Explosives incidents and complaints August 2017 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during August 2017. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents and complaints 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 2017, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

August 2017 Financial year to date (2017-18)


Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints August 2017 Pump incident, 1

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Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints August 2017

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes August 2017

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Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident) An acquittal at the end of loading of Detonators an overburden shot has identified the loss of explosives.

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Description ill Misfires — aboveground (11 incidents) Dislocation of column x 2 Down lines fell in hole x 1 Down line cut (loading/stemming) x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 3 Other/unknown x 4 Misfires — underground (5 incidents)


Breach exclusion zone (2 incidents)

Stock takes conducted. Blast pattern inspected by shotfirer. Investigation commenced and Queensland Police Service notified.

Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes


Shotfirer has fired shot while being inside personnel exclusion zone.

Water was displaced from blasted material on to the low wall bench. Wave action caused damage to lighting plant which was knocked over. All equipment was positioned outside of 200m exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives Blasting operations suspended pending review of procedure and blast plan.

Blasting explosives No injuries. No further action considered.

Damage to explosives/packaging (2 incidents)

Explosives packaging damaged by forklift whilst moving loaded pallet. While loading blast an operator noticed a nonel downline had been severed. A subsequent inspection revealed the rear wheels of a vehicle has contacted the downline and in the process severed the downline. Drill into/near explosives (1 incident) Whilst conducting ground support drilling in the roof of the drive the drill has intersected a bridged blast hole remnant containing emulsion explosive.

Detonators Incident to be reviewed in toolbox meeting.

Detonators/Downline Internal safety alert issued within mine site.


Caused by poor visibility. Although bored in to misfire, nil energy release.

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Breakdown of incidents for August 2017 Securit


Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident) An acquittal at the end of loading of an overburden shot has identified the loss of explosives.

Detonators Stock takes conducted. Blast pattern inspected by shotfirer. Investigation commenced and Queensland Police Service notified.

Safety Mining

Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Misfires – aboveground (11 incidents)Dislocation of column x 2 Down lines fell in hole x 1 Down line cut (loading/stemming) x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 3 Other/unknown x 4


Misfires – underground (5 incidents)


Breach exclusion zone (2 incidents) Shotfirer has fired shot while being inside personnel exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives Blasting operations suspended pending review of procedure and blast plan.

Water was displaced from blasted material on to the low wall bench. Wave action caused damage to lighting plant which was knocked over. All equipment was positioned outside of 200m exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives No injuries. No further action considered.

Damage to explosives/packaging (2 incidents)

Explosives packaging damaged by forklift whilst moving loaded pallet.

Detonators Incident to be reviewed in toolbox meeting.

While loading blast an operator noticed a nonel downline had been severed. A subsequent inspection revealed the rear wheels of a vehicle has contacted the downline and in the process severed the downline.

Detonators/Downline Internal safety alert issued within mine site.

Drill into/near explosives (1 incident) Whilst conducting ground support drilling in the roof of the drive the drill has intersected a bridged blast hole remnant containing emulsion explosive.


Caused by poor visibility. Although bored in to misfire, nil energy release.

Mining (continued Explosives

Description Outcome/Possible causes involved Flyrock (1 incident) Alleged flyrock incident — Civil vehicle received damage to windscreen on the day a shot was fired. Pump incident (1 incident) A burst disc on an ammonium nitrate emulsion pump ruptured. Unintended initiation (1 incident) A development face blast was initiated while testing the firing line with a logger.

Vehicle incident (1 incident) An incident occurred when smoke was observed to be coming from behind a fully loaded MPU


Blasting explosives No evidence that the shot caused the damage. Possibility that the ejection was from waste material placed over the shot.


Detonators and blasting explosives

Ammonium nitrate prill and emulsion

Caused by a discharge valve not being opened prior to starting the pump.

The charge crew notified the supervisor, barricaded the area and disconnected the remainder of the charged heading from the circuit.

Site emergency was declared and heated area remediated with water. Tyre temperatures monitored for several hours.

Complaint regarding illegal fireworks usage. Complaint regarding frequency of nearby fireworks displays. Complaint regarding vibration from nearby blasting.

Complaint regarding vibration from nearby blasting.

Anonymous complaint that quarry blast was slept without security and no blast guards in place when shot fired. Complaint regarding vibration from nearby blasting.

Fireworks Complainant unable to be contacted for follow up on matter.

Fireworks Complainant and fireworks contractor contacted. Displays within guidelines.

Blasting explosives Contractor has advised vibration and over pressure found to be within limits. Complainant will discuss any future issues with blasting contractor.

Blasting explosives Complainant contacted. Desired blasting dates and direct communication with contractor.

Blasting explosives Complainant did not leave contact details.

Blasting explosives Complainant contacted and advised vibration found to be within limits, also provided with contractor contact details.




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Mining (continued)


Flyrock (1 incident) Alleged flyrock incident – Civil vehicle received damage to windscreen on the day a shot was fired.

Blasting explosives No evidence that the shot caused the damage. Possibility that the ejection was from waste material placed over the shot.

Pump incident (1 incident) A burst disc on an ammonium nitrate emulsion pump ruptured.


Caused by a discharge valve not being opened prior to starting the pump.

Unintended initiation (1 incident) A development face blast was initiated while testing the firing line with a logger.

Detonators and blasting explosives

The charge crew notified the supervisor, barricaded the area and disconnected the remainder of the charged heading from the circuit.

Vehicle incident (1 incident) An incident occurred when smoke was observed to be coming from behind a fully loaded MPU


Site emergency was declared and heated area remediated with water. Tyre temperatures monitored for several hours.

Complaints Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Community (6 incidents) Complaint regarding illegal fireworks usage.

Fireworks Complainant unable to be contacted for follow up on matter.

Complaint regarding frequency of nearby fireworks displays.

Fireworks Complainant and fireworks contractor contacted. Displays within guidelines.


Blasting explosives Contractor has advised vibration and over pressure found to be within limits. Complainant will discuss any future issues with blasting contractor.


Blasting explosives Complainant contacted. Desired blasting dates and direct communication with contractor.

Anonymous complaint that quarry blast was slept without security and no blast guards in place when shot fired.

Blasting explosives Complainant did not leave contact details.


Blasting explosives Complainant contacted and advised vibration found to be within limits, also provided with contractor contact details.






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September 2017 Financial year to date (2017-18)


Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints September 2017


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Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries

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Sales complaints, 1



Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes September 2017

Other/unknown, 3


Other/unknown, 2

Explosives Found During Excavation, 3 Down Lines Fell in Hole, 1

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Drill into / near explosives, 1

Flyrock, 1

Misfire, 15

Suspicious activity, 1

Vehicle Incident, 2


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Explosives found 5 !


Unintended initiation 5 !

Vehicle Incident 20



Storage = 3

Other/unknown ! 5

Pump incident ■ 2


Fume Event 10

Flyrock 8

Drill into / near explosives = 3




Sales complaint I 1


Fireworks complaint !' _ 76 _

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Explosives found 5


Vehicle Incident 20




Storage 3

Pump incident 2

Other/unknown 5

Illegal Activity 2

Fume Event 10

Flyrock 8




Transport complaint 1

Sales complaint 1



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Breakdown of incidents for September 2017 Securit Description Explosives Outcome/Possible causes

involved Unsecured explosives (3 incidents)

Detonators were left in an unlocked carry box attached to the Shot Ute overnight. An explosives reload compound was left unlocked overnight.

Misfired explosive found abandoned in mine sump at mine site.

Safety Mininc Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Misfires — aboveground (12 incidents)

Nonel detonators Ammonium nitrate waste

Booster and detonator

Site visit conducted. End of roster stock take did not identify discrepancy. 20Kg of Ammonium nitrate waste found in bin. Bin not sealed or locked. Product accounted for in the morning. Unidentified misfire from previous blasting activity.

Dislocation of column x 6 Down lines fell in hole x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 3 Other/unknown x 2 Misfires — underground (3 incidents) Other/unknown x 3 Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes Breach exclusion zone (4 incidents)


Blast demarcation/fencing was removed before sentries were in position leaving potential of access to a tied up blast. Excavator support dozer identified as operating in close proximity to a known misfire. Area not demarcated at time of incident. Had been previously demarcated.

Excavator operator moved a cable into the blast exclusion zone with potential to push loose rock to fall over the highwall onto loaded holes. Pre-strip supervisor removed barricading and drove onto loaded blast pattern during night shift to investigate a possible exposed edge above the dig wall due to the wall failing. Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident) A bag of explosives product found to be leaking. All spilt product was cleaned up and disposed of. Drill into/near explosives (1 incident) During ground support installations it was noticed by the crew that a bolt hole had been drilled in close proximity (less than a metre) to a misfired hole. Flyrock (1 incident) Unplanned damage from a small blast occurred when blasting concrete in preparation for the installation of a belt head.

Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes.


Incident identified by blast controller. Site is conducting an investigation.

Blasting explosives Mines Inspectorate leading on task

Blasting explosives Internal safety alert issued and full investigation is being undertaken.


The consignment of bags was placed on hold until owner had inspected issue.

Blasting explosives Work immediately ceased, development supervisor notified, area barricaded, mine captain notified.

Blasting explosives Minor damage was sustained to rollers and under-guard of belt. Rollers replaced and guard repaired.


Breakdown of incidents for September 2017 Security Description Explosives


Unsecured explosives (3 incidents) Detonators were left in an unlocked carry box attached to the Shot Ute overnight.

Nonel detonators

Site visit conducted. End of roster stock take did not identify discrepancy.

An explosives reload compound was left unlocked overnight.

Ammonium nitrate waste

20Kg of Ammonium nitrate waste found in bin. Bin not sealed or locked. Product accounted for in the morning.

Misfired explosive found abandoned in mine sump at mine site.

Booster and detonator

Unidentified misfire from previous blasting activity.

Safety Mining Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Misfires – aboveground (12 incidents) Dislocation of column x 6 Down lines fell in hole x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 3 Other/unknown x 2


Misfires – underground (3 incidents) Other/unknown x 3 Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes Breach exclusion zone (4 incidents) Blast demarcation/fencing was removed before sentries were in position leaving potential of access to a tied up blast.

Blasting explosives No adverse outcomes.

Excavator support dozer identified as operating in close proximity to a known misfire. Area not demarcated at time of incident. Had been previously demarcated.


Incident identified by blast controller. Site is conducting an investigation.

Excavator operator moved a cable into the blast exclusion zone with potential to push loose rock to fall over the highwall onto loaded holes.

Blasting explosives Mines Inspectorate leading on task

Pre-strip supervisor removed barricading and drove onto loaded blast pattern during night shift to investigate a possible exposed edge above the dig wall due to the wall failing.

Blasting explosives Internal safety alert issued and full investigation is being undertaken.

Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident) A bag of explosives product found to be leaking. All spilt product was cleaned up and disposed of.


The consignment of bags was placed on hold until owner had inspected issue.

Drill into/near explosives (1 incident) During ground support installations it was noticed by the crew that a bolt hole had been drilled in close proximity (less than a metre) to a misfired hole.

Blasting explosives Work immediately ceased, development supervisor notified, area barricaded, mine captain notified.

Flyrock (1 incident) Unplanned damage from a small blast occurred when blasting concrete in preparation for the installation of a belt head.

Blasting explosives Minor damage was sustained to rollers and under-guard of belt. Rollers replaced and guard repaired.


Mining (continued ExplosivesDescription Outcome/Possible causes involved

Suspicious activity (1 incident) At start of shift the reload gate chain was found cut. The chain was dummy locked using a part link. Vehicle incident (2 incidents) A missing spring allowed the turntable locking bar to open causing two emulsion tankers to breakaway. Damage caused a small emulsion spill. Vehicle contacted transfer pump air compressor stand while unloading a loaded explosives trailer.

Transport Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident)




No evidence of theft. Queensland Police Service notified.

All equipment out of service. Scene remediated. Fleet checked for this type of unit. Follow up with manufacturer. Investigation commenced by operator. Site is reviewing ongoing operational processes.

During unloading it was found that a quantity of cases had fallen from a pallet during transport.

Complaints Description i Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Community (9 incidents) Complaint regarding illegal fireworks display. Fireworks Complainant did not observe display

but could hear it. No notified displays occurred at or in vicinity.

Smokeless powder The pallets were strapped, However had not been shrink wrapped.


Complaint regarding fireworks display taking place during fire ban.

Complaint regarding noise and inappropriate timing of nearby display. Complaint regarding fire risk and proximity of nearby fireworks display.

Complaint regarding noise and non-notification of nearby fireworks display.

Complaint regarding proximity of fireworks display to nearby livestock.

Fireworks Complainant advised only one display at location notified to community. Contractor indicated part of display contract is to distribute notifications to area.

Fireworks Complainant advised to contact Queensland Fire and Rescue if concerned about issues. Display cancelled on the night by contractor.

Fireworks Unable to contact complainant by details provided.

Fireworks Complainant advised of contractor responsibilities. No location or date was provided.

Fireworks Complainant did not provide further contact details. Display found to be compliant upon investigation.

Fireworks Contractor contacted and resolving issue with complainant directly.

Complaint regarding illegal fireworks display. Fireworks No notified displays in the area at the time. Complainant has been contacted and advised to call police should illegal fireworks take place again.

Complaint regarding personal records not being adequately secured by seller of explosives.

Propellant powder Seller advised of regulatory requirements for recording information.


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Mining (continued)


Suspicious activity (1 incident) At start of shift the reload gate chain was found cut. The chain was dummy locked using a part link.


No evidence of theft. Queensland Police Service notified.

Vehicle incident (2 incidents) A missing spring allowed the turntable locking bar to open causing two emulsion tankers to breakaway. Damage caused a small emulsion spill.


All equipment out of service. Scene remediated. Fleet checked for this type of unit. Follow up with manufacturer. Investigation commenced by operator.

Vehicle contacted transfer pump air compressor stand while unloading a loaded explosives trailer.


Site is reviewing ongoing operational processes.

Transport Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident) During unloading it was found that a quantity of cases had fallen from a pallet during transport.

Smokeless powder The pallets were strapped, However had not been shrink wrapped.

Complaints Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Community (9 incidents) Complaint regarding illegal fireworks display. Fireworks Complainant did not observe display

but could hear it. No notified displays occurred at or in vicinity.


Fireworks Complainant advised only one display at location notified to community. Contractor indicated part of display contract is to distribute notifications to area.

Complaint regarding fireworks display taking place during fire ban.

Fireworks Complainant advised to contact Queensland Fire and Rescue if concerned about issues. Display cancelled on the night by contractor.

Complaint regarding noise and inappropriate timing of nearby display.

Fireworks Unable to contact complainant by details provided.

Complaint regarding fire risk and proximity of nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Complainant advised of contractor responsibilities. No location or date was provided.

Complaint regarding noise and non-notification of nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Complainant did not provide further contact details. Display found to be compliant upon investigation.

Complaint regarding proximity of fireworks display to nearby livestock.

Fireworks Contractor contacted and resolving issue with complainant directly.

Complaint regarding illegal fireworks display. Fireworks No notified displays in the area at the time. Complainant has been contacted and advised to call police should illegal fireworks take place again.

Complaint regarding personal records not being adequately secured by seller of explosives.

Propellant powder Seller advised of regulatory requirements for recording information.

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October 2017 Financial year to date (2017-18)


Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints October 2017


Storage, 1

Other/unknown, 1

Misfires, 15i

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes October 2017 Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming), 1


Other/unknown, 1



\_ Blasting complaint, 4

\Storage complaint, 1


Illegal activity, 1


Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming),i 3 Down Lines Fell in Hole, 1

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October 2017 Financial year to date (2017 18)


Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints October 2017



Storage complaint, 1


Illegal activity, 1 Misfires, 15

Other/unknown, 1

Storage, 1


Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes October 2017

Other/unknown, 1



General

Underground

Down Lines Fell in Hole, 1Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming), 3



Figure 3: Past year incidents November 2016 — October 2017



Explosives found 5


Vehicle Incident 18




Storage M 4

Pump incident ■ 2

Other 6

Illegal Activity = 3

Fume Event 8

Flyrock 7




Storage complaint ■ 2

Sales complaint I 1



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Vehicle Incident 18




Storage 4

Pump incident 2

Other 6

Illegal Activity 3

Fume Event 8

Flyrock 7




Storage complaint 2

Sales complaint 1



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Misfires, 231


Breakdown of incidents for October 2017 Oeuur li Description Explosives Outcome/Possible causes

involved Unsecured explosives (3 incidents)

Electronic gates to explosives compound were found to be left open Magazine found unlocked at the end of a shift Unsecured waste explosives product left outside of compound.

Safety Mininc Description Explosives Outcome/Possible causes

involved

Security sensitive ammonium nitrate High explosives and detonators Ammonium nitrate prill

Power outage believed to be cause of gate failure. Shotfirer error found to be cause. Stocktake performed with nil discrepancy. Planned storage inspection was conducted following incident with directions issued.

Misfires — aboveground (14 incidents) Dislocation of column x 6 Down lines fell in hole x 1 Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 3 Explosives found during excavation x 2 Other/unknown x 1 Slumping of product x 1 Misfires — underground (1 incident) Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 1 Blasting

explosives

Blasting explosives

Breach exclusion zone (1 incident) Worker was located in crib hut inside the personnel exclusion zone during blasting.

Illegal activity (1 incident) 2 x unattended portable toilets destroyed by an illegal blast. Other (1 incident) Grass fire ignited post blast at a quarry. Blasting

explosives

Blasting explosives

Detonators and Detonating cord

Storage (1 incident) Explosives storage tank overflowed during filling causing spillage of product.


No adverse outcomes

No adverse outcomes

Procedural problem, to be followed up with an inspection to ensure outcomes are implemented.

Police leading investigation into incident. El providing support. No injuries.

Fire controlled - no injuries or equipment damage.

Operator did not observe weigh cell monitor during operation. Spillage cleaned up as per site procedures.


Breakdown of incidents for October 2017 Security Description Explosives


Unsecured explosives (3 incidents) Electronic gates to explosives compound were found to be left open


Power outage believed to be cause of gate failure.

Magazine found unlocked at the end of a shift

High explosives and detonators

Shotfirer error found to be cause. Stocktake performed with nil discrepancy.

Unsecured waste explosives product left outside of compound.


Planned storage inspection was conducted following incident with directions issued.

Safety Mining Description Explosives


Misfires – aboveground (14 incidents) Dislocation of column x 6 Down lines fell in hole x 1 Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 3 Explosives found during excavation x 2 Other/unknown x 1 Slumping of product x 1

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Misfires – underground (1 incident) Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 1 Blasting

explosives No adverse outcomes

Breach exclusion zone (1 incident) Worker was located in crib hut inside the personnel exclusion zone during blasting.

Blasting explosives

Procedural problem, to be followed up with an inspection to ensure outcomes are implemented.

Illegal activity (1 incident) 2 x unattended portable toilets destroyed by an illegal blast.

Detonators and Detonating cord

Police leading investigation into incident. EI providing support. No injuries.

Other (1 incident) Grass fire ignited post blast at a quarry. Blasting

explosives Fire controlled - no injuries or equipment damage.

Storage (1 incident) Explosives storage tank overflowed during filling causing spillage of product.


Operator did not observe weigh cell monitor during operation. Spillage cleaned up as per site procedures.


Complaints Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Community (7 incidents) Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby display.

Complaint regarding proximity of nearby display. Complainant requested complaint to be passed onto contractor. Complaint regarding noise and safety concerns from nearby display. Complaint from fireworks contractor regarding an event organiser stating other contractors not being required to submit notifications with 7 day notice. Complaint regarding noise and lack of notification from nearby fireworks display. Complaint prior to notified display regarding welfare of nearby animals. Complaint regarding safety concerns for livestock from nearby illegal fireworks. Blasting (4 incidents) Complaint by resident from fume at nearby mine site.

Follow up complaint by staff member regarding appropriateness of other team members to handle explosives. Complaint regarding non notification of nearby blasting at construction site.

Fireworks Complainant advised upcoming display had not been added to department's website. Display met notification requirements.

Fireworks Complainant advised display met all regulatory requirements and complaint passed to contractor.

Fireworks Complaint forwarded to contractor.

Fireworks Contractor advised of minimum notification requirements. Also advised most likely a miscommunication by organiser.

Fireworks Complainant advised that display met all requirements.

Fireworks Contractor notified and agreed to expand notification efforts.


Blasting explosives Mine site instructed to address complaint as part of investigation of fume event

Blasting explosives Advice provided on appropriateness of persons that have unsupervised access to explosives

Blasting explosives Blasting contractor notified. Notification was not conducted due to communication breakdown. All future blasts to have appropriate notification.

Complaint regarding nearby quarry blast. Blasting explosives Mines Inspectorate to be contacted for further detail.

Storage (1 incident)

Anonymous complaint regarding unsecure storage of explosives product at a magazine.



Inspection conducted following complaint. Findings revealed that site was not compliant, however, explosives had not been stored at the site for some time.

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Complaints Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Community (7 incidents) Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Complainant advised upcoming display had not been added to department’s website. Display met notification requirements.

Complaint regarding proximity of nearby display. Complainant requested complaint to be passed onto contractor.

Fireworks Complainant advised display met all regulatory requirements and complaint passed to contractor.

Complaint regarding noise and safety concerns from nearby display.


Complaint from fireworks contractor regarding an event organiser stating other contractors not being required to submit notifications with 7 day notice.

Fireworks Contractor advised of minimum notification requirements. Also advised most likely a miscommunication by organiser.

Complaint regarding noise and lack of notification from nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Complainant advised that display met all requirements.

Complaint prior to notified display regarding welfare of nearby animals.

Fireworks Contractor notified and agreed to expand notification efforts.

Complaint regarding safety concerns for livestock from nearby illegal fireworks.


Blasting (4 incidents) Complaint by resident from fume at nearby mine site.

Blasting explosives Mine site instructed to address complaint as part of investigation of fume event

Follow up complaint by staff member regarding appropriateness of other team members to handle explosives.

Blasting explosives Advice provided on appropriateness of persons that have unsupervised access to explosives

Complaint regarding non notification of nearby blasting at construction site.

Blasting explosives Blasting contractor notified. Notification was not conducted due to communication breakdown. All future blasts to have appropriate notification.

Complaint regarding nearby quarry blast. Blasting explosives Mines Inspectorate to be contacted for further detail.

Storage (1 incident) Anonymous complaint regarding unsecure storage of explosives product at a magazine.


Inspection conducted following complaint. Findings revealed that site was not compliant, however, explosives had not been stored at the site for some time.

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November 2017 Financial year to date (2017-18)


Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints November 2017

Misfire, 24J


Vehicle incident, 1


---.44.4141111.14 \_ Blasting complaints, 1

\_ Fume event, 2

Ground vibration, 1

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes November 2017

Other/unknown, 1 Detonator failure, 1 Initiation system failure, 1_


Ir Other/unknown, 6

Lead line cut, 1_ il




_ Explosives Found During Excavation, 2

Initiation system failure, 1 \_ Improper tie-in, 1

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Fume event, 2

Ground vibration, 1

Misfire, 24


Vehicle incident, 1






Improper tie-in, 1

Initiating Lead Line Failure, 1

Initiation system failure, 1

Lead line cut, 1

Other/unknown, 6


Initiation system failure, 1Other/unknown, 1

Explosives incidents and complaintsNovember 2017 reportThis document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaintsreported during November 2017. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and securityincidents and complaints for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalitiesoccurring in the community and industry are presented for the month of November 2017, as wellas the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

November 2017 Financial year to date (2017-18)

Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuriesIndustry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 1 injury

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints November 2017

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes November 2017

General

Underground

Figure 3: Past year incidents December 2016 — November 2017



Explosives found 4


Vehicle Incident




Storage 4

Pump incident • 2

Other/unknown 6

Illegal Activity = 3

Ground Vibration I 1

Fume Event

Flyrock 6




Storage complaint • 2

Sales complaint I 1

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Misfires, 224

Figure 3: Past year incidents December 2016 – November 2017

Breakdown of incidents for November 2017 Safety - Minin Description Explosives Outcome/Possible causes

involved Misfires — aboveground (21 incidents) Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 5 Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 1 Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log" xl Explosives found during excavation x 2 Improper tie-in x 1 Initiating lead line failure x 1 Initiation system failure x 1 Lead line cut x 1 Other/unknown x 6 Slumping of product x 1 Misfires — underground (2 incidents) Initiation system failure x 1 Other/unknown x 1 Fume event (2 incidents) A fume event occurred when post blast fume breached the implemented fume management zone. A Level 4 fume event occurred that left the Fume management zone (FMZ) in place for the blast. The fume breach of the FMZ was into a farming property where no persons were located at the time of event. Ground vibration (1 incident) End wall has caved in 30 minutes after firing a nearby blast. This has led to subsidence on the adjoining public road Unintended initiation (1 incident) Unplanned initiation of a single blast hole Blasting

explosives

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Vehicle incident (1 incidents) Whilst driving from explosive reload site to bench on night loading operations, an MPU operator observed flames and smoke coming from the passenger rear wheel set.


No adverse outcomes

No adverse outcomes

Nil exposures or unplanned evacuations.

Site visit by Inspectorate staff to be undertaken prior to next blast.

Police advised and road closed until assessed. Investigation commenced.

No injuries. Area had been cleared, blast guards were in place and blast exclusion zone activated. No adverse outcomes.

Operator pulled up and called an exclusion zone. The flames self-extinguished.

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Description

Breakdown of incidents for November 2017Safety - Mining

Explosivesinvolved


Misfires – aboveground (21 incidents)Detonator failure x 1Dislocation of column x 5Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 1Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log" x1Explosives found during excavation x 2Improper tie-in x 1Initiating lead line failure x 1Initiation system failure x 1Lead line cut x 1Other/unknown x 6Slumping of product x 1

Blastingexplosives

No adverse outcomes

Misfires – underground (2 incidents)Initiation system failure x 1Other/unknown x 1

Blastingexplosives

No adverse outcomes

Fume event (2 incidents)A fume event occurred when post blast fumebreached the implemented fumemanagement zone.

Blastingexplosives

Nil exposures or unplanned evacuations.

A Level 4 fume event occurred that left theFume management zone (FMZ) in place forthe blast. The fume breach of the FMZ wasinto a farming property where no personswere located at the time of event.

Blastingexplosives

Site visit by Inspectorate staff to beundertaken prior to next blast.

Ground vibration (1 incident)End wall has caved in 30 minutes after firinga nearby blast. This has led to subsidenceon the adjoining public road

Blastingexplosives

Police advised and road closed untilassessed. Investigation commenced.

Unintended initiation (1 incident)Unplanned initiation of a single blast hole Blasting

explosivesNo injuries. Area had been cleared, blastguards were in place and blast exclusionzone activated. No adverse outcomes.

Vehicle incident (1 incidents)Whilst driving from explosive reload site tobench on night loading operations, an MPUoperator observed flames and smoke comingfrom the passenger rear wheel set.

Ammoniumnitrate prill andemulsion

Operator pulled up and called an exclusionzone. The flames self-extinguished.

Complaints Explosives

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Community (4 incidents) Complaint regarding display being fire 45 minutes after advertised time. Complainant also did not receive notification of display. Complaint regarding non notification of nearby display. Complaint regarding non notification of nearby display.

Complaint regarding display near rural area and proximity to livestock. Blasting (1 incident) Complaint regarding quarry blast taking place outside notified time.

Fireworks Contractor notified and advised to ensure future display times are followed.

Fireworks Contractor advised to provide notifications for future displays at this site.

Fireworks Contractor found to have met notification obligations. Complainant did not provide contact details for follow up.


Blasting explosives

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Description Explosivesinvolved Outcome/Possible causes

Community (4 incidents)Complaint regarding display being fire 45minutes after advertised time. Complainantalso did not receive notification of display.

Fireworks Contractor notified and advised to ensure futuredisplay times are followed.

Complaint regarding non notification of nearbydisplay.

Fireworks Contractor advised to provide notifications forfuture displays at this site.

Complaint regarding non notification of nearbydisplay.

Fireworks Contractor found to have met notificationobligations. Complainant did not provide contactdetails for follow up.

Complaint regarding display near rural areaand proximity to livestock.


Blasting (1 incident)Complaint regarding quarry blast taking placeoutside notified time.

Blastingexplosives

Decision to fire at a later time was due to badweather. No breach of mining or explosiveslegislation occurred.

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Explosives incidents and complaints December 2017 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during December 2017. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents and complaints 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 2017, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

December 2017 Financial year to date (2017-18)

Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries Industry 0 fatality 1 injury 0 fatality 2 injuries

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints December 2017


Blasting complaints, 2 1 Drill into/near explosives, 1 —\ I I i_ Fume event, 1

Illegal activity, 1

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Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes December 2017

Improper tie-in, 1 Connector failure, 1



Improper tie-in, 1

Explosives Found During Excavation, 1 Down Lines Fell in Hole, 1


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Fireworks Complaints, 22


Breach exclusion zone, 2Drill into/near explosives, 1

Fume event, 1Illegal activity, 1

Misfire, 11

Other, 1Storage, 2


Vehicle incident, 1Unsecured explosives, 2

Connector failure, 1





Improper tie-in, 1


Improper tie-in, 1

Explosives incidents and complaints December 2017 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during December 2017. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents and complaints 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 2017, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

December 2017 Financial year to date (2017-18) Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries Industry 0 fatality 1 injury 0 fatality 2 injuries

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints December 2017

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes December 2017

General

Underground

Figure 3: Past year incidents January 2017 — December 2017


Explosives found


Vehicle Incident


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Unauthorised Possession of Explosives ■ 1


Storage 5

Pump incident • 2

Other/unknown 7


Ground Vibration ■ 1

Fume Event

Flyrock 5



Breach exclusion zone

Storage complaints ■ 1

Sales complaints ■ 1

Blasting complaints


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10

18

18

17

21

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Blasting complaints

Sales complaints

Storage complaints

Breach exclusion zone



Flyrock

Fume Event

Ground Vibration

Illegal Activity

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Pump incident

Storage

Suspicious activity



Vehicle Incident


Explosives found



Figure 3: Past year incidents January 2017 – December 2017

Breakdown of incidents for December 2017 Security Description .Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Explosives Discrepancy (2 incidents)

Detonators Fell Out of Shot Ute Carry Box.

Upon completion of an audit an explosives compound security key was unaccounted for.

Safet Description Explosives Outcome/Possible causes

involved

Detonators Failure of the locking mechanism of the detonator box occurred. Mine reviewing suitability of locks.

Other Site has ordered a new set of locks to rectify problem.

Misfires — aboveground (10 incidents) Connector failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 3 Downlines fell in hole x 1 Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 1 Improper tie-in x 1 Slumping of product x 2 Misfires — underground (1 incidents) Improper tie-in x 1 Blasting

explosives

Blasting explosives

Breach exclusion zone (2 incidents) A dozer disturbed a loaded blast demarcation bund while performing clean up after a rain event. Whilst preparing the blast area, a light vehicle has driven past a blast guard into the sweep area. Drill into/near explosives (1 incident) During ground support rehabilitation holes were drilled in close proximity to a pre- charged ring. Illegal activity (1 incident) Unauthorised person remediated misfire. Detonators Disciplinary action taken against person at a

site level.

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Charged emulsion hole

No adverse outcomes

No adverse outcomes

Dozer pushed material from the adjacent mine road onto the delineation mounding. No effect on explosives. Blast Controller made aware of the vehicle in area. Vehicle located and removed prior to securing area.

No injuries, or damage to property or equipment as a result of this incident.

Other/unknown (1 incident) Wrong type of emulsion used in reactive ground Storage (2 incidents) An explosives delivery was received that breached the explosives storage licence limit. Emulsion silo overflowed during loading from delivery truck.

Unintended initiation (1 incident) Sparks from a grinder have ignited fireworks in a workshop, causing a fire. Vehicle incident (1 incident) Mine worker seriously injured (partial finger amputation) when loading shot.


Boosters and Detonators


Fireworks (lances)


Hole flushed out with water after discovery it was loaded incorrectly.

Holdings reduced to licence limits.

Spilt explosives collected and neutralised. Driver failed to visually check levels prior to unloading.

Fire was extinguished immediately. No injuries.

Auger jammed on MMU and operator put hand into auger to free it.

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Breakdown of incidents for December 2017 Security Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Explosives Discrepancy (2 incidents) Detonators Fell Out of Shot Ute Carry Box.

Detonators Failure of the locking mechanism of the detonator box occurred. Mine reviewing suitability of locks.

Upon completion of an audit an explosives compound security key was unaccounted for.

Other Site has ordered a new set of locks to rectify problem.

Safety Description Explosives


Misfires – aboveground (10 incidents) Connector failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 3 Downlines fell in hole x 1 Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 1 Improper tie-in x 1 Slumping of product x 2

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Blasting explosives

Dozer pushed material from the adjacent mine road onto the delineation mounding. No effect on explosives.

Whilst preparing the blast area, a light vehicle has driven past a blast guard into the sweep area.

Blasting explosives

Blast Controller made aware of the vehicle in area. Vehicle located and removed prior to securing area.

Drill into/near explosives (1 incident) During ground support rehabilitation holes were drilled in close proximity to a pre-charged ring.

Charged emulsion hole

No injuries, or damage to property or equipment as a result of this incident.

Illegal activity (1 incident) Unauthorised person remediated misfire. Detonators Disciplinary action taken against person at a

site level. Other/unknown (1 incident) Wrong type of emulsion used in reactive ground


Hole flushed out with water after discovery it was loaded incorrectly.

Storage (2 incidents) An explosives delivery was received that breached the explosives storage licence limit.

Boosters and Detonators

Holdings reduced to licence limits.

Emulsion silo overflowed during loading from delivery truck.


Misfires – underground (1 incidents)

Spilt explosives collected and neutralised. Driver failed to visually check levels prior to unloading.

Unintended initiation (1 incident) Sparks from a grinder have ignited fireworks in a workshop, causing a fire.

Fireworks (lances)

Fire was extinguished immediately. No injuries.

Vehicle incident (1 incident) Mine worker seriously injured (partial finger amputation) when loading shot.


Auger jammed on MMU and operator put hand into auger to free it.

Improper tie-in x 1 Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Breach exclusion zone (2 incidents) A dozer disturbed a loaded blast demarcation bund while performing clean up after a rain event.

Complaints Explosives

Description Outcome/Possible causes involved

Community (22 incidents) Complaint regarding display that was fired 30 minutes after notified display time. Complaint regarding non notification of nearby display. Complaint regarding noise from nearby display.

Fireworks Contractor notified and advised to adhere to notified firing times. Bad weather cause of delay.

Fireworks Contractor informed Inspectorate that sufficient notification had occurred in the area.

Fireworks Complainant's details provided to contractor, as requested, to discuss noise concerns.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Occupier letter had been sent to same address previous year. Police notified.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Occupier letter sent to address where fireworks were alleged to have been used.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Second complaint for same offending residence.

Fireworks Occupier letter sent to address where fireworks were alleged to have been used.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Complainant did not respond to follow up email. No notified display in area at that time.







Illegal fireworks complaint. Second complaint for same offending residence. Illegal fireworks complaint at short term holiday residence.

Complaint regarding public display in which product allegedly shot out over crowd.


Fireworks Letter to occupier sent to property manager as notification of incident and for forwarding to responsible tenant.

Fireworks Matter followed up with contractor and event organiser. Insufficient detail to verify that an incident occurred.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Complainant unable to identify address. The incident was reported to Policelink.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Complainant recommended to file a Policelink report.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Complaint made through website, photos attached. Later asked to withdraw complaint, no reason given.


Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Complainant has not responded to request for more detail. Task cannot be progressed.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Occupier letter sent to address where fireworks were alleged to have been used

Blasting (2 incidents) Complaint regarding safety concerns and poor work practices at a mine site. Complaint that blasting activities have impacted a nearby property.

Blasting explosives Blasting explosives

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Investigation is pending. Site inspections conducted.

Review of blast monitor data indicates no breaches of legislation have occurred.


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Complaints Description Explosives


Community (22 incidents) Complaint regarding display that was fired 30 minutes after notified display time.

Fireworks Contractor notified and advised to adhere to notified firing times. Bad weather cause of delay.

Complaint regarding non notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Contractor informed Inspectorate that sufficient notification had occurred in the area.

Complaint regarding noise from nearby display.

Fireworks Complainant’s details provided to contractor, as requested, to discuss noise concerns.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Occupier letter had been sent to same address previous year. Police notified.





Complainant did not respond to follow up email. No notified display in area at that time.




Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks

Illegal fireworks complaint at short term holiday residence.

Occupier letter sent to address where fireworks were alleged to have been used.

Fireworks Letter to occupier sent to property manager as notification of incident and for forwarding to responsible tenant.

Complaint regarding public display in which product allegedly shot out over crowd.

Fireworks Matter followed up with contractor and event organiser. Insufficient detail to verify that an incident occurred.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Complainant unable to identify address. The incident was reported to Policelink.


Illegal fireworks complaint.

Complainant recommended to file a Policelink report.

Fireworks


Complainant did not respond to follow up email. No notified display in area at that time.

Fireworks Complaint made through website, photos attached. Later asked to withdraw complaint, no reason given.


Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Complainant has not responded to request for more detail. Task cannot be progressed.



Occupier letter sent to address where fireworks were alleged to have been used

Fireworks Complainant did not respond to follow up email. No notified display in area at that time.

Blasting (2 incidents) Complaint regarding safety concerns and poor work practices at a mine site.

Blasting explosives

Investigation is pending. Site inspections conducted.

Complaint that blasting activities have impacted a nearby property.

Blasting explosives

Review of blast monitor data indicates no breaches of legislation have occurred.







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