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Authorised by Chief Inspector of Explosives | Noel Erichsen

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Misfires, 39

Fireworks Complaint, 3

Fume Event, 1

Other, 1

Vehicle Incident, 3

Unsecured Explosives, 2

Explosives incidents and complaints January 2016 reportThis document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during January 2016. 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 January 2016, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2015-16.

Unknown/other, 3

Dislocation of column, 2

Detonator failure , 3

Slumping of product, 4

Unknown/other, 4

Loading method, 2

Water damage, 1


Explosives found mucking out, 4

Improper tie-in, 2

Initiation system (IS) failure, 2

Lead line cut, 3

January 2016 Financial year to date (2015-16)

Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuriesIndustry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints January 2016

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes January 2016

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Underground

Explosives incidents and complaints January 2016

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Figure 3: Past year incidents February 2015 – January 2016

Unsecured explosives

Explosives found

Explosives Discrepancy

Vehicle Incident

Unintended Initiation

Unauthorised entry to reserves

Pump incident

Product Failure

Other

Fume Event

Flyrock

Drill into / near explosives

Damage to explosives / packaging

Breach Exclusion Zone

Storage Complaint

Blasting Complaint

Fireworks Complaint

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

Other incidents, 188

Misfires, 294

Explosives incidents and complaints January 2016



Breakdown of incidents for January 2016Security

Mining

Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes

Unsecured Explosives (2 incidents)

Unsecured boosters found on an access road

Boosters All boosters recovered were reconciled against daily usage and magazine records, with no discrepancies identified. 16 0145

Loaded blast bench found to be unsecured during inspection.

Blasting Explosives Investigation ongoing. Area secured.16 0221

Safety

Mining


Misfires – aboveground (30 incidents)

Dislocation of column x 9

Explosives found mucking out x 4

Improper tie-in x 2

Initiation system (IS) failure x 2

Lead line cut x 3

Loading method x 2

Slumping of product x 4

Unknown/unidentified x 4

Blasting explosives No adverse results

Misfires – underground (9 incidents)

Detonator failure x 3



Water damage x 1


Fume event (1 incident)

Level 3 Fume generated after blast. Fume dissipated within fume management zone.

Blasting explosives Nil exposures. Nil unplanned evacuations. 16 0138

Other/unknown (1 incident)

Breach of storage licencecapacity.

Detonators Licence holder given 14 days to reduce stock levels to comply with storage licence limits. 16 0238

Vehicle Incident (3 incidents)

Isolator failure caused fire on mobile processing unit.

Blasting explosives (residual)

No flame visible, but driver of vehicle noticed smoke and smell of burnt plastic. Area doused with hand held fire extinguisher as precaution. 16 0297





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Complaints


Community (3 incidents)

Illegal fireworks complaint Fireworks Matter investigated. 16 0018




Vehicle collision. B-Triple collided with laden emulsion truck as a result of changed traffic conditions.

Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion

Investigation ongoing. No product spilt. No damage to either vehicle. 16 0220

Vehicle collision. Charge car collided with a loader, spilling 400kgs of ammonium nitrate emulsion.

Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion

Investigation ongoing. Charge car parked without communicating to loader operator. Minor damage to charge car. No injuries. 16 0166







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February 2016 Financial year to date (2015-16)

Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries

Explosives incidents and complaints February 2016 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during February 2016. 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 February 2016, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2015-16.

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints February 2016

Misfires, 35

Unknown/Other, 3

Suspicous Activity, 1

Fume Event, 2

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes February 2016

Connector failure, 1

Unknown/other, 2


Detonator failure , 1

Connector failure , 2

General

Underground Slumping of product, 7

Explosives Discrepancy, 1

Explosives found, 1


Blasting Complaint, 4

Sales Complaint, 1

Breach Exclusion Zone, 1

Detonator failure, 7



Initiation system (IS) failure, 1

Lead line cut, 1

Lead lines fell in hole, 1

Loading method, 1

Unknown/other, 3

Incidents other than misfires (188)


Explosives found


Vehicle Incident



Suspicious activity

Pump incident

Product Failure

Other/unknown

Fume Event

Flyrock




Storage complaint

Sales complaint

Blasting complaint

Fireworks complaint

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

Figure 3: Past year incidents March 2015 – February 2016


Misfires, 302

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Breakdown of incidents for February 2016 Security


Explosives Found (1 incident)

Fireworks rocket found nearby government explosives magazine during security patrol.

Fireworks Investigation ongoing.

Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident)

Incorrect product dispatched by manufacturer and used in blast.

Blasting Explosives Investigation ongoing. All product accounted for. No adverse results.

Safety

Mining



Connector failure x 1




Initiation system failure x 2

Lead line cut x 1

Lead lines fell in hole x 1

Loading method x 1










Breach exclusion zone (1 incident)

A blast guard position was missed during the blast controller process, enabling two separate light vehicles access to the fume management zone when the zone should have been evacuated.

Blasting explosives Security closed down access before fume had travelled to area. Fume had lifted and dissipated before reaching area. Investigation ongoing. No injuries.

Fume event (2 incidents)

Level 4 fume event generated on mine site. Fume dissipated within fume management zone.

Blasting explosives Nil exposures. Nil unplanned evacuations.

Level 4 fume event generated on mine site. Fume dissipated within fume management zone.


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Other/Unkown

Breach of magazine capacity High explosives Excess stock transferred to other site.

Electric face shovel dug through known demarcated misfire

Blasting explosives Misfire controls in place at time. Investigation ongoing.

Gas bag being trialed exploded while sitting on a bench

Other High temperatures due to heat exposure recorded prior to explosion. No injuries or adverse results.

Suspicious activity (1 incident)

Individual observed acting suspiciously nearby loaded security sensitive ammonium nitrate vehicle.

Security sensitive ammonium nitrate

Suspected individual frightened off by driver of vehicle. Incident reported to police.

Complaints


Community (3 incidents) Illegal fireworks complaint Fireworks Matter investigated.

Illegal fireworks complaint Fireworks Matter investigated.

Complaint received regarding the sale of faulty ammunition.

Ammunition Matter investigated. No evidence of faulty product found.

Industry (3 incidents

Blasting complaint – noise and vibration

Blasting explosives Matter investigated.

Blasting complaint - vibration Blasting explosives Matter investigated.

Blasting complaint regarding nearby quarry.

Blasting explosives Matter investigated. Blasting monitor in place. Overpressure and vibration with guidelines.

Blasting complaint regarding proximity to residence.


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Loading method, 9



Water damage, 1Detonator failure, 3

Booster failure, 8



Improper tie-in, 1

Initiation system failure, 2

Other/Unknown, 2


Water damage, 1

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Explosives incidents and complaints March 2016 reportThis document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during March 2016. 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 March 2016, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2015-16.

Misfire, 46

Other/Unknown, 5


Explosives found, 1

Unsecured explosives, 2

Sales Complaint, 1


Damage to explosives / packaging, 2

Flyrock, 1

Fume Event, 4

March 2016 Financial year to date (2015-16)

Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuriesIndustry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints March 2016

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes March 2016

Explosives incidents and complaints March 2016

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Misfires, 325

Figure 3: Past year incidents April 2015 – March 2016



Explosives found


Vehicle Incident



Suspicious activity

Pump incident

Product Failure

Other/Unknown

Fume Event

Flyrock




Sales Complaint

Storage complaint

Blasting Complaint

Fireworks Complaint

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Breakdown of incidents for March 2016Security


Explosives Found (1 incident)

Old explosives found in drilled rocks at a quarry

Blasting explosives Explosives disposed of. Investigation ongoing.

Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident)

After shift crew had completed loading it was discovered that they were one booster short.

Booster Investigation ongoing. Booster unable to be located.


An inspection found an explosives compound unsecured. Chain and padlock were locked onto the open gate.


Site secured and full inspection of storage in line with detectable theft controls. No evidence of entry to storage facilities.

Security seals were not applied overnight at an explosives storage shed.


Investigation ongoing.

Safety

Mining






Improper tie-in x 1




Water damage x 1



Booster failure x 8



Loading method x 9

Water damage x 1











Complaints


Community (1 incident)Complaint regarding compliance of licenced seller (small arms ammunition and propellant.)

Small arms ammunition and propellant powder.

Matter investigated. Complainant advised of intent for scheduled inspection.


Breach exclusion zone (3 incidents)

After an overburden blast was initiated it was revealed a person was within the exclusion zone at the time of blast.

Blasting explosives Blast controller notified. Investigation ongoing.

Unauthorised access to blast bench by water truck

Blasting explosives Mine to draft a safety bulletin regarding incident.

Personnel observed inside blastexclusion zone at time of firing.

Blasting explosives Investigation ongoing.

Fume Event (4 Incidents)

Level 4 fume event. Fume was contained and dispersed within the Fume Management Zone


Level 4 fume event. Fume breached blast exclusion zone and fume management zone.


Level 4 fume event. Fume breached blast exclusion zone and fume management zone.


Level 3-4 fume event. Fume stayed within fume management zone.


Other/Unknown (5 Incidents)

Security breach. Incorrect delivery unloaded at mine site.

Ammonium nitrate emulsion


Downlines cut during stemming process.

Downlines Severed downlines were inspected and deemed safe to fire without further issues.

Key to security sensitive ammonium nitrate compound taken offsite at end of shift.

Security sensitive ammonium nitrate.


Section of blast bund removed without shotfirer's knowledge

Blasting explosives Incident reported. Retraining for operator involved.

Blast dust left lease and impacted neighbouring mine

Blasting explosives Nil fume. Wind direction change cause of incident.

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Fume Event, 3

Misfire, 31

Other/Unknown, 2

Vehicle Incident, 3






Improper tie-in, 1


Lead line cut, 1

Lead lines fell in hole, 3

Loading method, 2

Other/Unknown, 6




Lead line cut, 1

Loading method, 1

Explosives incidents and complaints April 2016 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during April 2016. 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 2016, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2015-16.

April 2016 Financial year to date (2015-16)

Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries

Industry 0 fatality 1 injury 0 fatality 1 injury

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints April 2016

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes April 2016

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Explosives incidents and complaints April 2016

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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

Fireworks Complaint

Blasting Complaint

Sales Complaint

Storage Complaint




Flyrock

Fume Event

Other/unknown

Product Failure

Pump incident

Suspicious activity



Vehicle Incident


Explosives found




Misfires, 317

Figure 3: Past year incidents May 2015 – April 2016

Explosives incidents and complaints April 2016



Breakdown of incidents for April 2016

Security


Explosives Discrepancy (2 incidents)

Detonator and Booster found to be missing after reconciliation.

Detonator and Booster

Missing explosives unable to be located after records acquitted. Mine advised to contact Police.

During delivery of detonators a consignment note discrepancy was identified.

Detonators Investigated by licence holder. Original order and physical delivery matched. Consignment note found to identify a different consignment.


Boosters fell out of shot vehicle during transportation.

Boosters Investigation ongoing.

Primers left unsecure in downhole overnight.

Detonators and Boosters

Investigation ongoing. Inexperienced shotfirer did not understand inherent security risk.

Safety

Mining






Improper tie-in x 1


Lead line cut x 1

Lead lines fell in hole x 3

Loading method x 2







Lead line cut x 1

Loading method x 1



A shovel has dug an excavated face 1.5 metres from a loaded shot

Blasting explosives Incident reported, investigation ongoing.










Complaints



Complaint regarding noise and frequency of nearby display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified.

Complaint regarding non notification of nearby display.


Complaint regarding non notification of nearby display.


Complaint regarding proximity of display to private residence.

Fireworks Matter investigated.

Complaint regarding non notification of blast.

Blasting explosives Investigation ongoing. Blasting contractor notified.


Fume Event (3 Incidents)

Level 5 fume event. Fume was contained within the fume management zone.


Level 4 fume event. Fume breached fume management zone.

Blasting explosives Nil exposures. Unplanned evacuation of pre-strip circuit.

Fume event generated. Fume has travelled outside fume management zone.


Other/Unknown (2 Incidents)

Unauthorised entry to a blast bench by an excavator.

Blasting explosives Investigation ongoing.

Non inhibited explosives packaged with inhibited explosives.


Non-inhibited product packaged by mistake by manufacturer. All other stock quarantined and confirmed to be correct.

Vehicle Incident (3 Incidents)

A stemming truck reversed into the rear of a mobile processing unit during loading operations.

Blasting explosives Minor damage to both vehicles. No injuries sustained from incident.

A side lifter has failed to extend outrigger far enough while offloading containers and vehicle and trailer have lifted off the ground.

Blasting explosives Investigation completed. Damage sustained to lifter caused by twisting motion.

A vehicle has left the roadway and overturned.

Ammonium nitrate prill HAZMAT responded to incident. Driver sustained injuries.

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Sales Complaint, 1


Breach Exclusion Zone, 1Flyrock, 1

Fume Event, 1

Unknown/other, 3

Pump incident, 1

Vehicle Incident, 2


Misfires, 41

Dislocation of column, 11 Lead line cut, 2



Unknown/unidentified, 4




Loading method, 14


Explosives incidents and complaints May 2016 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during May 2016. 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 2016, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2015-16.

May 2016 Financial year to date (2015-16)



Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints May 2016

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes May 2016

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Fireworks complaint

Blasting complaint

Sales complaint

Storage complaint




Flyrock

Fume Event

Other/Unknown

Product Failure

Pump incident

Suspicious activity


Vehicle Incident


Explosives found




Misfires, 347

Figure 3: Past year incidents June 2015 – May 2016

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Breakdown of incidents for May 2016

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Explosives products fell out of carry box during transportation

Detonating cord Locking mechanism on carry box door latch has sheared off due to vibration. Possible failure of latch mechanism or ineffective maintenance of latch.

Security seal missing on ammonium nitrate prill container at point of delivery

Ammonium nitrate prill Container escorted to another yard and re-sealed and quarantined pending being re-weighed the following day.

Safety

Community


Flyrock (1 incident)

Special effects display conducted without authority. Projections land near persons outside exclusion zone.

Detonators, black powder


Mining





Lead line cut x 2


Other/Unknown x 4


Blasting explosives No adverse results.




Loading method x 14

Other/Unknown x 2

Blasting explosives No adverse results.


A person has entered an exclusion zone after a blast has initiated.

Blasting explosives Investigation ongoing. Nil injuries.

Fume Event (1 incident

Fume event generated. Fume crossed designated fume management zone.

Blasting explosives Nil injuries. Nil unplanned evacuations.

Pump Incident (1 incident)

A burst disc has ruptured resulting in approximately 40 kilograms of ammonium nitrate emulsion spilling onto the floor.


Matter investigated. Rupture was the result of incorrect valve positioning and dead-heading of the pump during the start-up process.










Complaints



Complaint regarding excessive blasting noise from nearby Airport.


Complaint regarding planned fireworks display at nearby retail outlet.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Notification and display requirements met.

Complaint regarding lack of notification regarding fireworks display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Notification was not in required 7 day period. Contractor notified.

Complaint regarding noise from nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Notification and display requirements met. Display was notified as private by the contractor.

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

Fireworks Matter investigated. Notification was not in required 7 day period. Contractor notified.

Complaint regarding frequency of displays.


Complaint regarding lack of notification regarding fireworks display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified

Complaint regarding quality of purchased ammunition.

Small arms ammunition



Other/Unknown (2 incidents)

A dozer and grader have covered an area before a misfire could be cleared due to the area not being delineated.

Blasting explosives Investigation completed.

Methane flames were observed on the surface of a dig 4-5 hours post blasting.

Blasting explosives No injuries. Investigation ongoing.

Vehicle Incident (2 incidents)

Whilst transporting product to a reload, a flame has been observed by the operator on the off-side wheel of the dolly.

Blasting explosives Operator stopped truck and extinguished fire with a hand-held extinguisher.

A light vehicle transporting explosives has made contact with an underground haulage truck.

Blasting explosives Damage to the light vehicle. No injuries.









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Fume Event, 2

Unknown/other, 1

Suspicious activity, 1



Lead line cut, 2


Water damage, 2




Loading method, 6Unknown/unidentified, 1

Water damage, 1

Explosives incidents and complaintsJune 2016 reportThis document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaintsreported during June 2016. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidentsand complaints for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in thecommunity and industry are presented for the month of June 2016, as well as the cumulative total forthe financial year 2015-16.

June 2016 Financial year to date (2015-16)



Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints June 2016

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes June 2016

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Explosives incidents and complaintsJune 2016



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Fireworks complaint

Blasting complaint

Sales complaint

Storage complaint




Flyrock

Fume Event

Other/unknown

Product Failure

Pump incident

Suspicious activity


Vehicle Incident


Explosives found




Misfires, 341

Figure 3: Past year incidents July 2015 – June 2016

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Breakdown of incidents for June 2016Securit


Explosives discrepancy (2 incidents)

Imported product found to containless than box quantity at unpack.

Detonators Investigation ongoing.

A stocktake was undertaken by staffwhich found stock quantity in excessof stock record.

Ammonium NitratePrill

Issue found to be a paperworkdiscrepancy only.

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Member of public reported nearbygunshots and explosions to dutyinspector.

Unknown Incident reported to police.

Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident)

Packages containing explosives forexport found to be unsuitable for airtransport.

Propellant powder Investigation by licence holderongoing.

Mining




Lead line cut x 2

Other/Unknown x 5

Water damage x 2





Loading method x 6

Other/Unknown x 1

Water damage x 1



A light vehicle has entered a fumemanagement zone before beingcleared post firing.

Blasting explosives Matter investigated. Insufficientphysical barrier allowed vehicleentry. No injuries.

Fume Event (2 incidents)

Level 3 fume event generated. Fumehas breached the fume managementzone and has crossed a public road.

Blasting explosives Nil exposures. Nil unplannedevacuations.

Level 3-4 fume event generated.Fume travelled 2 kilometres reachinga contractor’s workshop with 7persons present.

Blasting explosives No individual exposures. Personswere monitored after fume event.





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Complaints

Description Explosivesinvolved

Outcome/Possible causes

Mining/Blasting (6 incidents)

Complaint regarding blast dustleaving a nearby lease andimpacting public nearby.

Blastingexplosives

No indications of fume which was confirmedby complainant. Unable to validate complaintdue to distance of blast and nearby workersunaffected.

Complaint regarding noise fromnearby blasting.

Blastingexplosives

Complainant advised that no notifications hadbeen received for blasting in the area andthat blasting unlikely to have occurred at thespecified time of day.

Complaint regarding non-notificationof blast at quarry.

Blastingexplosives

Matter investigated. Complainant informedthat blasting contractor has completedactivities at this site. Recommended tocomplainant that contact with landowner bemade to ensure notification of any futureblasts is received.

Complaint regarding noise andvibration from blast at quarry.

Blastingexplosives

Matter investigated. Complainant unable tobe contacted to follow up.

Complaint regarding noise and non-notification from nearby blast.

Blastingexplosives

Matter investigated. Blast met all requiredparameters.

Compalint regarding unknownexplosions from nearby resident.

Unknown Matter investigated. No evidence thatexplosives products involved.


Fireworks complaint regarding nonnotification.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Fireworks contractoradvised that complainant will be included onnotification list for future displays.

Complaint regarding frequency ofdisplays.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainant’s residencefalls outside of notification zone.



Other/Unknown (1 incident)

Explosives import unable to beinspected as per directive, due tovehicle pickup up consignment anddeparting before inspection couldtake place.

Detonators Investigation by transport companycompleted. Recommendations forwarded toInspectorate.







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Fireworks complaint, 6

Blasting complaint, 2

Breach exclusion zone, 1

Fume event, 1

Explosives discrepancy, 1


Misfires, 29




Improper tie-in, 2


Lead line cut, 2

Loading method, 1

Unknown/unidentified, 2Slumping of product, 1


Lead line cut, 1

Loading method, 10

Explosives incidents and complaintsJuly 2016 reportThis document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaintsreported during July 2016. It also includes a cumulative summary of all safety and security incidents andcomplaints for the last twelve month period. The number of injuries and fatalities occurring in thecommunity and industry are presented for the month of July 2016, as well as the cumulative total for thefinancial year 2016-17.

July 2016 Financial year to date (2016-17)


Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints July 2016

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes July 2016

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Fireworks Complaint

Blasting Complaint

Sales Complaint

Storage Complaint



Flyrock

Fume Event

Unknown/other

Product Failure

Pump incident

Suspicious activity

Vehicle Incident


Explosives found



Other incidents,192

Misfires, 348

Figure 3: Past year incidents August 2015 – July 2016

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Breakdown of incidents for July 2016Securit


Explosives discrepancy (1 incident)

Unallocated explosives identifiedafter loading shot

Detonators Investigation completed. Measuresimplemented to prevent futurediscrepancies.

Unsecured explosives (1 incident)

Detonators and boosters left on ablast bench overnight

Detonators andboosters

Explosives recovered by followingblast crew. No discrepancies foundafter review of stock.

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Improper tie-in x 2


Lead line cut x 2

Loading method x 1

Other/Unknown x 2





Lead line cut x 1

Loading method x 10



Blast exclusion zone breached bytwo workers. Blast had been firedbut clearance was not given toproceed into exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives Investigation completed. Blastsentry was unable to identifypersons due to obscured vision.Review of blast management planand further training of sitepersonnel implemented to preventfuture occurrences.

Fume Event (1 incident)

Level 1 fume event generated. Fumebreached fume management zone.

Blasting explosives Nil exposures. Nil unplannedevacuations.








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Complaints




Complaint regarding noise andsafety from nearby illegal fireworks.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Advised complainant toprovide further details to follow up.

Complaint regarding non notificationof nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainant informedthat fireworks contractor has met allnotification requirement. Contractor to contactcomplainant directly to address concerns.

Complaint regarding timing ofnearby fireworks display

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified.Display was delayed due to inclementweather.

Illegal fireworks complaint Fireworks Matter investigated and referred to police.


Illegal fireworks complaint Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainant unable tobe contacted due to not providing details.

Blasting/Mining (2 incidents)

Complaint regarding fume leavingnearby lease

Blastingexplosives

Matter investigated.

Complaint regarding airoverpressure from blast at nearbymine.

Blastingexplosives

Matter investigated. Blast found to exceedoverpressure.







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Explosives incidents and complaintsAugust 2016 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during August 2016. 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 2016, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2016-17.

August 2016 Financial year to date (2016-17)



Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints August 2016

Misfire, 26

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes August 2016

Pump incident, 1

Vehicle Incident, 1




Fume event, 2

Dislocation of column, 9 Explosives found mucking out, 2


General

Underground

Loading method, 3


Lead line cut, 2



Lead line cut, 1

Figure 3: Past year incidents September 2015 – August 2016

Explosives incidents and complaints August 2016


Explosives found


Vehicle Incident

Suspicious activity

Pump incident

Product Failure

Unknown/Other

Fume Event

Flyrock



Sales complaint

Storage complaint

Blasting complaint

Fireworks complaint


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Misfires, 350



Breakdown of incidents for August 2016Security


Explosives discrepancy (2 incident)

Booster unaccounted for prior to a shot taking place.

Booster Investigation completed. Relevant controls implemented both prior and post blast.

Unaccounted for product discovered during stocktake.

Boosters and detonators

Investigation completed. Product accounted for. Error occurred during stocktake which caused discrepancy.

Safety Mining





Lead line cut x 2

Other/Unknown x 6




Loading method x 3

Other/Unknown x 2



Level 4 fume generated. Fume remained within fume management zone and dissipated within approximately 15 minutes. Firing of shot was delayed due to rain event.


Level 4 fume generated. Fume remained within fume management zone.


Pump incident (1 incident)

A tubeveyor on a mobile manufacturing unit was manually shut down after motor observed to be laboring.

Ammonium nitrate prill Electrical short found to be cause. Melted wiring was found on the engine.

Vehicle incident (1 incident)

Hose alignment frame on a mobile processing unit made contact to the rear access ladder of another mobile processing unit during loading activities.

Blasting explosives Both mobile processing units taken for workshop inspection and repair. No injuries.

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Complaints

Description Explosives involved



Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Matter investigated.

Complaint regarding noise, frequency and potential for damage to property from nearby fireworks display

Fireworks Matter investigated. Followed up with fireworks contractor.


Blasting/Mining (3 incidents)

Complaint regarding blast not being fired at correct notification time.

Blasting explosives


Complaint regarding frequency and noise from nearby blast.

Blasting explosives

Matter investigated. Complaint passed on to relevant licence holder.

Complaint regarding frequency of blasting in the area. Blasts are alleged to have caused issues with animals at complainant’s property.

Blasting explosives


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Explosives incidents and complaintsSeptember 2016 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during September 2016. 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 September 2016, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2016-17.

September 2016 Financial year to date (2016-17)



Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints September 2016

Misfires, 19

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes September 2016


Other, 1

Vehicle incident, 2

Theft of explosives, 2



Fume event, 2

Explosives Found During Excavation, 1

Improper tie-in, 2



General

Underground

Loading method, 1


Slumping of product, 1 Unknown/unidentified, 1


Figure 3: Past year incidents October 2015 – September 2016

Explosives incidents and complaints September 2016

Theft of explosives

Explosives found


Vehicle Incident

Suspicious activity

Pump incident

Product Failure

Other/unknown

Fume event

Flyrock



Storage complaint

Sales complaint

Fireworks complaint

Blasting complaint


2

2

1

1

3

3

4

5

7

9

10

14

16

21

24

44

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50


Misfires, 350

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Breakdown of incidents for September 2016Security


Theft of explosives (2 incidents)

Vehicle broken into and storage box containing fireworks was stolen.

Fireworks Queensland police notified and investigating.

Theft of expired railway signals discovered after unlawful entry occurred.

Railway signals Queensland police apprehended offender and all explosives recovered.

Safety Mining






Explosives found during excavation x 1

Improper tie-in x 2

Loading method x 1


Other/unknown x 1





Other/unknown x 2



Level 5 fume event generated. Fume breached fume management zone and site lease boundary.


Level 5 fume event generated. Fume breached fume management zone.


Other (1 incident)

An emulsion delivery vehicle spilt approximately 3 tonnes of product when transfer hose came loose during pumping into a storage tank.

Ammonium nitrate Emulsion


Vehicle incident (2 incidents)

A trailer on a road train has suffered a structural failure, causing part of the trailer to strike the ground while travelling.


Investigation ongoing. No injuries from incident.

A vehicle transporting explosives has struck a sign post and electrical box while attempting to pull into a service station.


Investigation ongoing. No injuries.

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Complaints




Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainant advised that display was not notified to Inspectorate.

Complaint regarding noise and welfare of livestock from nearby display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified of complaint.

Complaint regarding noise from nearby display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified of complaint.

Complaint regarding non notification of display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified of complaint. Actions to be taken to ensure more effective notifications of nearby residents.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Matter investigated.

Blasting (2 incidents)

Complaint regarding prolonged vibration caused by nearby blasting.

Blasting explosives

Matter investigated. Complainant contacted by blasting contractor to discuss monitoring. Results from monitoring within acceptable parameters.

Complaint regarding quarry blast causing vibration, noise and dust to nearby residential property.

Blasting explosives

Matter investigated. Mines Inspectorate to follow up complaint and ensure monitoring equipment operating within acceptable parameters.

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Explosives incidents and complaints4th quarter (October to December) 2016 reportThis document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during the 4th quarter (October, November and December) of 2016. 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 4th quarter of 2016, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2016-17.

4th quarter 2016 Financial year to date (2016-17)

Community 0 fatalities 3 injuries 0 fatalities 3 injuries

Industry 0 fatalities 0 injuries 0 fatalities 0 injuries

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints - 4th quarter 2016 by month (October to December) October 2016

Suspicious activity, 1



Breach Exclusion Zone, 1 Damage to explosives / packaging, 1

Flyrock, 1

Fume Event, 2

Misfires, 28

Vehicle Incident, 2

November 2016 December 2016


Explosives Found, 1 Flyrock, 1


Damage to explosives / packaging, 1Fireworks Complaint, 6 Fireworks Complaint, 24

Drill into / near explosives, 1 Flyrock, 1 Fume Event, 1 Illegal activity, 2

Unintended initiation, 1

Storage, 1Misfires, 31 Misfires, 22

Figure 2: Explosives incidents and complaints 4th quarter 2016 TOTAL (October to December)

Vehicle Incident


Unintended initiation

Storage

Suspicious activity

Misfires

Illegal activity

Fume Event

Flyrock

Explosives Found




Blasting Complaint

Fireworks Complaint

2

1

1

1

1

2

3

1

3

1

1

2

2

37

81

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

Misfires - November 2016

Loading method

Water damage

Unknown/unidentified

Improper tie-in

Dislocation of column

Detonator failure


Slumping of product

Improper tie-in

Explosives Found During Excavation

Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log"


2

1

2

2

1

2

1

1

1

4

5

9

0 2 4 6 8 10

Misfires - October 2016 Loading Method

Water damage Unknown/unidentified

Lead line cut

Dislocation of column Water damage


Slumping of product Loading method

Initiating Lead Line Failure

Improper tie-in Explosives found during excavation

Down lines fell in hole Dislocation of column

Detonator failure

1

1

2 1

2

1 1

1

1 2

2

1

3

4

5

0 2 4 6

Figure 3: Breakdown of misfire causes - 4th quarter 2016 by month (October to December)

Misfires - December 2016


Unknown/unidentfied

Slumping of product

Loading method

Lead line cut

Incorrect/loss of plotting data

Explosives Found During Excavation

Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming)


Detonator failure

1

1

1

1

2

1

3

3

4

5

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

General

Underground

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Theft of explosives

Explosives found


Vehicle incident

Unintended initiation

Suspicious activity

Storage

Pump incident

Other

Illegal Activity

Fume Event

Flyrock




Sales complaint

Blasting complaint

Fireworks complaint


2

1

1

2

2

1

3

3

4

6

6

9

9

10

15

16

21

21

66

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Figure 4: Past year incidents January 2016 – December 2016


Misfires, 359

Breakdown of incidents for 4th quarter 2016 (October to December) Security


Explosives found (1 incident)

Explosives product found while pumping water.

Blasting explosives Product disposed of using appropriate procedures.

Unsecured explosives (1 incident)

Explosives incorrectly left in packaging box to be dumped during transfer of stock.

Blasting explosives Explosive stock recovered. Explosives not identified during reconciliation of stock which caused discrepancy.

Safety Mining






Down lines fell in hole x 5

Electronic detonator “no-read/no-log” x 1

Explosives found during excavation x 4

Incorrect/loss of plotting data x 1

Improper tie-in x 2

Initiating lead line failure x 1

Lead line cut x 1

Loading method x 2



Water damage x 1

Blasting explosives

Nil adverse outcomes




Improper tie-in x 2

Lead line cut x 1

Loading method x 5


Water damage x 1

Blasting explosives

Nil adverse outcomes


A light vehicle has driven past a blast guard position toward a blast area.

Blasting explosives

Another blast guard identified the breach and the vehicle was removed from area.

Damage to explosives/packaging (2 incidents)

Electronic detonator lead run over by vehicle on blast bench.

Electronic detonators

Only lead wires impacted. No injuries or initiation occurred.

A forklift penetrated the packaging of 2 boxes of explosives.

Downlines & detonators

Incident investigated by site

Drill into/near explosives (1 incident)

A drill rig bored beside an unidentified misfire.

Blasting explosives

Mine site investigating incident.


Flyrock (3 incidents)

Flyrock hit dozer outside of 300 metre exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives

Damage to hand rail of vehicle identified. No injuries.

Flyrock observed by loader operator landing on an access ramp outside of blast exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives

Implemented full evacuation of mine personnel to the front gate for all blasting until corrective actions have been identified from investigation.

Flyrock from burst face put several holes in workshop shed and broke a windscreen on a dump truck inside the exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives

No injuries. All personnel outside exclusion zone.

Fume event (3 incidents)

Level 4 fume event. Fume as contained within fume management zone.

Blasting explosives

Nil exposures. Nil unplanned evacuations.

Level 3 fume event. Fume did not move outside exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives

Nil exposures. Nil unplanned evacuations.

Level 4 fume event. A wind change occurred after firing of a blast. Fume travelled outside fume management zone, towards workshop and administration area.

Blasting explosives

Nil exposures. Evacuation of personnel occurred.

Illegal activity (1 incident)

A decommissioned mobile processing unit returned from rebuild and was recommissioned to manufacture explosives without a licence.

Blasting explosives

Compliance checks of site to be reviewed.


Break in occurred at an explosives magazine.


Police conducting investigation. No Explosives missing.

Unintended initiation (1 incident)

Explosion and fire occurred at a shed on property used for reloading ammunition.

Propellant powder

Investigation ongoing. No fatalities. No Injuries. Property damage.

Vehicle incident (4 incidents)

A mobile manufacturing unit was found to be leaking waste product onto the ground during a quarterly inspection.

Ammonium nitrate

Investigation completed. Vehicle found to be overloaded.

Vehicle transporting explosives found to be refueling at non-approved site.



Explosives product delivery hose detached during pumping.

Blasting explosives

Investigation completed. No injuries.

Hot brakes identified on prime mover during a delivery of explosives.

Ammonium nitrate prill

Investigation ongoing. No fire present, only heating visible.

Community

Illegal activity (1 incident)

A person was struck on the lower leg from fireworks at an illegal display.

Fireworks One person sustained injuries. Investigation ongoing.


Complaints Description Explosives

involved Outcome/Possible causes

Fireworks Complaints (36 incidents)

Illegal fireworks complaints x 19 Fireworks Matters investigated. 11 x occupier letters sent (when address provided).

Complaints regarding noise and debris from nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainant advised that all display and notification requirements were met.

2 x Complaints regarding noise from nearby private fireworks display.

Fireworks Complainant alleged that animals were spooked by the noise and requested that display frequency be restricted at address in future.

2 x Complaints regarding non notification of fireworks display, causing distress to animals on property.


Complaint regarding non notification, timing and frequency of nearby displays.

Fireworks Matter investigated.

Complaints regarding non notification of fireworks display, causing distress to animals on nearby property.

Fireworks Complainant unable to be contacted for follow up. Contractor notified of complaint and will ensure address is included in future notifications.

Complaint regarding proximity and duration of nearby display in residential area.

Fireworks Complainant unable to be contacted for follow up. Contractor advised and has logged complaint.

Complaint regarding noise from nearby display.

Fireworks Contractor informed of complaint and will ensure notifications are sent to complainants address in future.

Complaint about safety and noise concerns of future display.

Fireworks Display cancelled.

Complaint regarding debris impacting a vehicle from nearby display.

Fireworks Complaint responded too and forwarded to contractor

Complaint regarding non-notification of future display.

Fireworks Complaint responded too and details forwarded to contractor.

2 x Complaints regarding a display being conducted prior to notified time.

Fireworks Complainants advised times are approximate. Contractor notified.

Complaint regarding upcoming display and frequency of displays at address.

Fireworks Complainant informed display meets all legislative requirements.

Complaint regarding non-notification of display.

Fireworks Contractor and complainant to work out suitable notification process.

Two members of the public reported being struck by fireworks debris from nearby display.

Fireworks Investigation ongoing. Injuries reported by both complainants.

Blasting complaints (2 incidents)

Complaint regarding noise and dust from nearby construction blasting

Blasting explosives


Complaint regarding excessive noise and vibration at residence from nearby quarry.

Blasting explosives

Followed up with blasting contractor, vibration levels within limits.

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