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Explosives incidents and complaints - 2015January 2015 report
This document lists all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported in the month of January 2015. This report also includes a summary of all safety and security incidents and complaints for the past year. The number of injuries and fatalities for financial year 2014-15 is also included below, which is categorised by community or industry.
January 2015 Financial year to date (2014-15)
Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 2 injuries Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 7 injuries
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints January 2015

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It is not to be taken as a statement of law and must not be construed to waive or modify
any legal obligation.
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Unknown/unidentified,5
General
Underground
Initiation systems (IS) failure , 1 Dislocation of column, 5
Detonator failure , 2
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Other Incidents, 190
Blasting complaints
Fireworks complaints
Vehicle incident
Unsecured explosives
Breakdown of incidents for January 2015
Security
Unsecured explosives (2 incidents)
Blasting explosives Investigation ongoing
Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion
Misfires – aboveground (18 incidents)
Detonator failure x 2 Dislocation of column x 5 Lead line cut x 2 Slumping of product x 2 Unknown/unidentified x 5 Other x 2
Blasting explosives No adverse results
Misfires – underground (12 incidents)
Dislocation of column x 2 Initiation systems (IS) failure x1 Unknown/unidentified x 9
Vehicle Incident (2 incidents) Uncontrolled movement of charge car
Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion residual
Operator was able to gain access to cabin and apply hand brake. No injuries
Electrical fire on vehicle. No explosives on vehicle at time of incident.
Nil involved Fire extinguished. No injuries
Damage to explosives/packaging (2 incidents)
Downline snagged on delivery hose and snapped
Blasting explosives Incident investigation report completed
Damaged detonator discovered upon removal from packaging
Detonators Investigation completed and information brief supplied by the supplier
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Flyrock (1 incident) Flyrock breached determined exclusion zone
Detonators, High Explosives
Fume event (1 incident) Level 4 Fume Event Detonators, High
Explosives Did not breach blast exclusion zone or fume management zone. Nil exposures.
Other (1 incident)
Mobile processing unit continued pumping gas after product flow ceased
Investigation ongoing
Other (1 incidents)
Fireworks Investigation ongoing
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February 2015 report
This document lists all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported in the month of February 2015. This report also includes a summary of all safety and security incidents and complaints for the past year. The number of injuries and fatalities for financial year 2014-15 is also included below, which is categorised by community or industry.
February 2015 Financial year to date (2014-15)
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints February 2015
Damage to explosives/packaging, 2
Connector Failure , 1
Other , 1
General
Underground
Initiation system (IS) failure , 2

Other incidents, 190
Blasting complaints
Fireworks complaints
Vehicle incident
Breakdown of incidents for February 2015
Security
Explosives discrepancy (1 incident)
During a stock take a number of explosives were unaccounted for
Unsecured explosives (2 incidents)
Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion and Ammonium Nitrate Prill
Immediate isolation and audit. Nil evidence of tampering or theft
Shed/container not locked Ammonium Nitrate Prill
Area isolated and full acquittal undertaken. No theft
Safety
Mining
Connector failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 3 Initiation system failure x 2 Lead lines fell in hole x 1 Other x 1 Slumping of product x 1 Unknown/unidentified x 2
Initiation system failure x 1 Loading method x 1 Unknown/unidentified x 11
Explosive products run over on bench
Electronic detonators Review of bench vehicle operations ongoing
Vehicle drove over blast hole Detonators Investigation ongoing
Vehicle incident (3 incidents)
Investigation ongoing
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Fume event (4 incidents)
Vehicle driven over the brow of a down hole stope
Blasting explosives Operator unharmed. Investigation ongoing
Level 5 Fume event Blasting explosives Fume breached blast exclusion zone but was managed within fume management zone. Nil exposures or unplanned evacuations.
Level 3 Fume event. Shot had been loaded and slept for 15 days.
Blasting explosives Fume did not breach blast exclusion zone or fume management zone. Nil exposures
Level 1 fume event Blasting explosives Fume breached blast exclusion zone and fume management zone. Nil exposures
Level 3 fume event. Unplanned evacuation.
Blasting explosives Fume breached Blast Exclusion Zone and Fume Management Zone. Nil exposures
Other (1 incident)
Electronic detonator Investigation ongoing
Ammonium Nitrate Prill
Complaints
Community Fireworks display – noise complaint
Fireworks Police attended. Complaint originated outside required notification area.
Illegal fireworks complaint Fireworks Matter investigated
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Explosives incidents and complaints March 2015 report
This document lists all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported in the month of March 2015. This report also includes a summary of all safety and security incidents and complaints for the past year. The number of injuries and fatalities for financial year 2014-15 is also included below, which is categorised by community or industry.
Community O fatality O injuries O fatality 2 injuries Industry O fatality O injuries O fatality 7 injuries
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints March 2015
Misfire, 23
Other, 4
General
Underground
Loading method, 2
Water damage, 1 Slumping of product, 1
Figure 3: Past year incidents April 2014- March 2015
Incidents other than misfires (181)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
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Breakdown of incidents for March 2015
Safety
Mining
Explosives found mucking out x 1 Improper tie-in x 2 Initiation system (IS) failure x 1 Lead line cut x 1 Loading method x 2 Slumping of product x 1 Water damage x 1 Other/unknown x 6
Bulk product failure x 2 Detonator failure x 1 Other/unknown x 6
Flyrock (2 incidents)
A low level face burst has led to flyrock breaching personnel exclusion zone
Blasting explosives No injuries. Investigation ongoing
Flyrock fell through the roof of a vacant crib hut.
Blasting explosives No injuries. Investigation ongoing
Vehicle Incident (3 incidents)
Investigation completed.
A parked single combination truck was struck from behind by another vehicle
No injuries
Vehicle breakdown. Blasting explosives Vehicle towed to safe park area to effect repair with no further incident
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Fume event (3 inc idents)
Worker suffered fume exposure after Nitrous Oxide was generated from a discharge auger
Potential fume event occurred when operators reported nausea and headaches.
Blasting explosives No further symptoms recorded. Investigation ongoing.
Level 1 fume generated. Blasting explosives Fume did not breach blast exclusion zone or fume management zone. No injuries.
Other (4 incidents)
During loading activit ies, hole collapsed pull ing detonator leads down hole. Unauthorised entry to a blast bench bv a bulldozer Item found in package with inner packaging piece missing Carton of explosives damaged during unloading. Caused spillage of product.
Complaints
Blasting explosives Leads unable to be recovered. No adverse results.
Nil No adverse results
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Ground vibrations from blasting at mine site
i r Fireworks Matter investigated
Blasting Explosives Matter investigated. Complainant to be duly notified prior to further blasting activities
Blasting Explosives Matter investigated. Blast conducted in accordance with legislation
Ground vibrations Blasting Explosives Matter investigated. No blasting was found to have occurred in the area on that day
Security
Detonator found to be missing after end of day reconciliation
Safety
Community
Description
Mining
Detonator
Outcome/Possible causes
Event organizer and local police briefed on incident. No injuries.
Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes
Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 5 Explosives found mucking out x 3 Improper tie-in x 1 Initiation system (IS) failure x 2 Lead line cut x 3 Lead lines fell in hole x 1 Other/unknown x 6 Slumping of product x 2 Water damage x 1
Bulk product failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 1 Other/unknown x 12
Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident)
Detonator lead wire was broken when caught on stemming truck
Detonator Inspectorate notified. Investigation ongoing.
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Vehicle Incident (8 incidents)
Day box door left open which struck pole in magazine compound.
Nil Involved Incident reported and investigation completed
A road train transporting Ammonium Nitrate reported heating on a number of brake drums.
Ammonium Nitrate No injuries. Trailer isolated to cool down and heat dissipated after approximately 30 minutes. Investigation completed
Light wiring on an MPU had melted.
Tilt trailer made contact with a tubeveyor during lowering by operator.
Blasting explosives Magazine door damaged. Contents of magazine transferred to truck mounted magazine until matter could be investigated
Spill of product after forklift reversed into loaded SSAN container.
Collision between vehicle and MMU.
Blasting explosives No damage to MMU. Minor damage to other vehicle. No injuries.
A bearing failure resulted in a fire on a road tanker.
A level 4 to 5 fume event occurred.
Blasting Explosives Fume breached the fume management zone and encroached on 3 crib room areas. A number of personnel were taken to site paramedics for assessment. Investigation ongoing
Unauthorised entry to reserves (1 incident)
Unknown person accessed explosives facility.
Ammonium Nitrate Prill and Emulsion
Person was directed off site by company personnel.
Other (2 incidents)
Blasting explosives Investigation completed. No adverse results
A blast sweeper pulled up short of a lead in line that had been run out in preparation to fire a shot
Blasting explosives Investigation completed. No adverse results
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Explosives incidents and complaints June 2015 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during June 2015. 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 June 2015, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2014-15.
Community O fatality O injuries O fatality 2 injuries Industry O fatality O injuries O fatality 7 injuries
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints June 2015
M isfire, 27
Water damage, 2
Other/ Unknown, 4
General
Dislocation of column, 4
Improper t ie-in, 2
Figure 3: Past year incidents July 2014 - June 2015
Transport Complaint
Blasting Complaint
Fireworks Complaint
Vehicle Incident
Unintended Initiation
- 0 5 15 20 25 30 35 40
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Mining
Explosives discrepancy (1 incidents)
Booster missing after reconciliation.
Explosives found (1 incidents)
40 kg heavy ANFO found in dig face during overburden removal
Safety
Mining
Booster Full stock take undertaken. Investigation completed, booster found to be missing from packaging when dispatched by manufacturer.
Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil
Misfires aboveground (23 incidents)
Breach exclusion zone x 1 Blasting explosives Explosives found mucking out x 2 Improper tie-in x 2 Initiation system failure x 1 Lead line cut x 3 Lead lines fell in hole x 1 Detonator failure x 2 Dislocation of column x 4 Other/unknown x 4 Slumping of product x 2 Water damage x 1
Misfires underground (6 incidents)
Bulk product failure x 5 Blasting explosives Lead line cut x 1
Breach exclusion zone (1 incident)
Dozer has pushed material from Blasting explosives adjacent bench onto another bench. Material covered exclusion bund and a delineation cone and light.
Flyrock (1 incident)
Level 4 fume event. Blasting explosives After firing, fume travelled across nearby road. Road was shut during this period.
Matter investigated. Product excavated.
Blasting explosives Flyrock travelled 605m. Contacted counterweight of digger. Equipment exclusion zone 600m. No personnel in area.
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Level 2 fume event. Blasting explosives Fume travelled past the 2km Fume Management Zone. Unplanned evacuation was conducted at adjoining lease. Nil exposures.
Vehic le inc ident (6 inc idents)
MMU has reversed into unoccupied MMU parked to the rear, clipping driver's side of vehicle.
Vehicle Collision Low speed Prime Mover operated by contractor clipped wheel on trailer damaging the rim.
An MPU vehicle suffered a disc brake failure on the 2nd steer axle driver's side wheel resulting in a small fire.
Light vehicle lost braking and travelled approximately 250m down a ramp before going into the high wall windrow to stop.
Smoke was observed coming from a wheel on the dolly of vehicle transporting Ammonium Nitrate Prill on a road train.
Transport vehicle left the road but remained upright. Vehicle was jack-knifed when it came to rest.
Other (1 incident)
Complaints
Blasting explosives Isolation of scene and inspection of vehicles to ensure no possibility of ignition. Damage to indicator assembly and door visor.
Blasting explosives Minimal damage resulted.
Fire fighting equipment was utilized to extinguish the fire. Matter investigated.
Nil Involved. No explosives onboard at time of incident. No injuries.
Site declared an emergency and enforced a 2km exclusion zone. Matter investigated.
Broken air line caused one side of brakes on rear trailer to lock on. No damage to vehicle. No injuries.
Possible hydraulic hose leak. Small flames in engine bay were extinaushed.
Industry (4 incidents)
Blasting explosives Inspectorate notified.
Misfire excavation carried out Blasting explosives Matter investigated. without an exclusion zone Complaint regarding employees Blasting explosives Matter investigated, area deemed to working near a quarry face with be clear with no misfired products. known misfires. No blasting notification received Blasting explosives Matter investigated, complainant by workers in an adjacent lease. added to contact list for future
notifications.
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Explosives incidents and complaints July 2015 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during July 2015. 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 2015, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2015-16.
Community O fatality O injuries O fatality O injuries Industry O fatality O injuries O fatality O injuries
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints July 2015 Fireworks Complaint, 3
Breach Exclusion Zone, 2
Fume Event, 3
Pump incident, 2
Unknown/unidentified, 5
Lead line cut, 3
Slumping of product, 2
Suspicious act ivity
Breach Exclusion Zone
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
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Unsecured Explosives (1 incident)
Magazine keys not secured in key safe at end of shift.
Safety Mining
Blasting Explosives Supervisor notified , keys located and full stock take conducted with no discrepancies.
Misfires aboveground (1 6 incidents)
Detonator failure x 2 Dislocation of column x 5 Improper tie-in x 1 Initiation system (IS) failure x 1 Lead line cut x 3 Slumping of product x 2 Unknown/unidentified x 2
Blasting explosives
Blasting explosives
Breach exclusion zone (2 incidents)
Potential breach of blast exclusion zone. (Unapproved non explosive activity in blast exclusion zone. )
Excavation carried out of a known misfire area.
No adverse results
No adverse results
Drill into/near explosives (1 incident)
Drill rig intersected a misfired portion of a blast hole.
Level 4 fume event generated. Fume breached blast exclusion zone and fume management zone.
Level 3 fume event generated. Fume did not completely dissipate and breached fume management zone.
Level 4 fume event. Fume breached blast exclusion zone but not fume management zone.
Blasting explosives Nil Exposures. Nil unplanned evacuations.
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Pump Incident (2 incidents)
Operator has connected the tanker to a reload pump but has not opened the delivery valve causing a burst disk to rupture.
During manufacturing a burst disc ruptured due to pressure build up, releasing approximately 1 Skg product onto the floor.
Unintended Init iation (1 incident)
Grass fire resulted from accidental initiation of parachute flare whilst conducting destruction procedure for marine flares. Complaints
Community (4 incidents) Fireworks complaint Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor
notified. Fireworks complaint Fireworks Matter investigated. Complainants
details to be passed to contractor. Fireworks complaint Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor
notified.
Matter investigated. Operator error found to be cause.
Process shut down and lines proven to be clear before production re commenced.
Flare Fire-fighting procedure was initiated with immediate containment and control of the fire resulted.
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Detonator fa ilure, 1 Booster fa ilure, 1
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Explosives incidents and complaints August 2015 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during August 2015. 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 2015, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2015-16.
Community O fatality O injuries O fatality O injuries Industry O fatality O injuries O fatality O injuries
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints August 2015
Misfires, 20
Fireworks Complaint, 10
Blasting Complaint, 1
Loading method, 1
Incidents other than misfires (197) I I I
Explosives found •
Explosives Discrepancy
Vehicle Incident
Pump incident
Damage to explosives I packaging
Fireworks Complaint I I I I I
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Breakdown of incidents for August 2015 Security
Mining
Reconciliation error found during monthly stocktake.
Safety
Mining
Detonators Investigation ongoing.
Misfires aboveground (12 incidents)
Booster failure x 1 Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 2
Lead lines fell in hole x 1 Loading method x 1 Slumping of product x 1 Unknown/unidentified x 4
Blasting explosives
Train found to be parked inside blast exclusion zone. No personnel were inside blast exclusion zone.
Level 4 Fume Event. Fume breached blast exclusion zone. Contained within fume management zone.
Vehic le incident (2 incidents)
Fully loaded mobile processing unit rolled over on a ramp when navigating a corner.
A small quantity of prill has fallen from the top of a mobile processing onto the reload facility access road.
Blasting explosives
Blasting explosives
No adverse results
No adverse results
Investigation completed. Further training to be provided to ensure better communication from blast controllers.
Nil unplanned evacuations. Nil exposures.
Investigation ongoing. Moderate damage to truck.
Area affected restricted access. No security breach occurred.
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Two misfired holes found to be not clipped in.
Security seal not replaced on a consignment and another consignment had incorrect seal number recorded. Shotfirer identified Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil undergoing a reaction in a charged side wall hole. Complaints
Blasting Explosives Retired after risk assessment.
Blasting Explosives Matter investigated. Recommendations in place to ensure future load security.
Industry (1 incidents)
Complaint regarding dusUfume Nil involved. Mine notified and matter investigated. drifting over property adjacent from adjoining mine. Community (9 incidents)
Illegal fireworks complaint.
Illegal fireworks complaint (second complaint of same incident Illegal fireworks complaint.
Fireworks complaint - no notification.
Fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks
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Matter investigated. Police notified by complainant. Matter investigated. Police notified by complainant.
Matter investigated.
Matter investigated. Contractor notified. Matter investigated. Contractor notified. Contractor has met notification obligations. Matter investigated. Contractor notified. Matter investigated. Contractor notified. Matter investigated. Contractor notified.
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Explosives incidents and complaints September 2015 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during September 2015. 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 2015, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2015-16.
September 2015 Financial year to date (2015-16)
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints September 2015 Fireworks Complaint, 4
Breach Exclusion Zone, 1
Lead lines fell in hole, 1
General
Explosives incidents and complaints September 2015
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Explosives found
Vehicle Incident
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Figure 3: Past year incidents October 2014 – September 2015
Mining
Explosives discrepancy (1 incident)
2 x boosters and 2 x detonators were unaccounted for after reconciliation
Boosters and detonators
Explosives found (1 incident)
A quantity of residual ammonium nitrate fuel oil found at a dump.
Very small quantities of residual product from bags brought up from underground mine. No adverse effects.
Safety
Mining
Connector failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 2 Explosives found mucking out x 3 Initiation systems (IS) failure x 2 Lead lines fell in hole x 1 Lead lines cut x 2 Slumping of product x 1 Unknown/unidentified x 5
Blast guard found to be positioned an insufficient distance inside blast exclusion zone.
Blasting explosives Investigation completed. No injuries or damage to equipment.
Level 4 fume event. Fume was expected and did not breach the blast exclusion zone.
Nil Exposures. Nil unplanned evacuations.
Level 5 fume event. Fume left blast exclusion zone. Dissipated within fume management zone.
Vehicle incident (1 incidents)
Smoke noticed on mobile manufacturing unit due to brake overheating. No flame present.
Blasting Explosives Emergency response team responded and doused area with water. No injuries. Faulty brakes replaced.
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Other (2 incidents) Breach of magazine licence capacity.
Detonators Investigation completed. Licence capacity increased.
Breach of explosives security. Class 1 explosives magazine keys left in a vehicle overnight.
Nil involved Investigation ongoing. Keys located by supervisor.
Community
Other (1 incident) Misfired fireworks – waterfall firework functioned prior to display.
Fireworks Investigation ongoing. Disruption to traffic occurred. No injuries or damage.
Complaints
Industry (2 incidents) Complaint regarding explosives non-compliance at a mine site.
Blasting explosives Matter investigated with mine in question. No adverse results found.
Complaint regarding ground vibrations from nearby blast at quarry.
Blasting explosives Followed up with mine site. Blast very unlikely to have caused vibrations at location suggested.
Community (4 incidents)
Illegal fireworks complaint Fireworks Matter investigated.
Complaint regarding proximity of fireworks display to a restricted area.
Fireworks Matter investigated. No issues found with display.
Fireworks complaint – no notification
Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified.
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Explosives incidents and complaints October 2015 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during October 2015. 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 October 2015, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2015-16.
October 2015 Financial year to date (2015-16)
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints October 2015 Fireworks Complaint, 2
Damage to explosives / packaging, 2
Fume Event, 1
Unsecured explosives, 2
Lead line cut, 1
Loading method, 1
Explosives found
Vehicle Incident
Mining
Explosives found (1 incident)
Spillage reported to Inspector of Explosives and dissolved with water.
Unsecured explosives (2 incident)
Blasting explosives left on a blast bench overnight.
Downlines & Boosters Investigation ongoing. Procedures implemented for reconciliation of explosives issued from magazines.
Safety
Mining
Explosives found mucking out x 1
Initiation systems (IS) failure x 2
Lead lines fell in hole x 1
Lead lines cut x 1
Loading method x 1
Unknown/unidentified x 4
Improper tie-in x 1
Loading method x 1
Booster and detonator found to be crushed on a dragline bench after the remediation of a misfire.
Booster & Detonator Investigation completed. Booster and detonator were crushed but did not initiate.
Vehicle has driven over detonators during re-drilling of a hole.
Detonators Investigation completed.
Fume event (1 incident)
Level 4 fume generated. Fume did not breach fume management zone.
Blasting Explosives Nil Exposures. No unplanned evacuations.
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Product failure (1 incident)
Defective moulding found on surface connector of a batch of detonators
Detonators Contact made with manufacturer who issued a product safety bulletin
Vehicle incident (2 incidents) 100kg of ammonium nitrate emulsion spilt during transfer from trailer storage tank to mobile manufacturing unit.
Scene secured and reported. Emulsion product to be mixed with gravel and used at the next shot.
Prime mover suffered major engine failure.
Load secured and was not affected. Mechanic dispatched to location. Additional prime mover sent to recover loaded trailers.
Community
Other (1 incident)
Two packages of fireworks seized from purchaser. Did not have authority to possess.
Fireworks Package markings inadequate. Purchaser not entitled to possess fireworks.
Complaints
Industry (1 incident)
Blasting Explosives Matter investigated.
Ammunition Matter investigated.
Fireworks complaint – noise Fireworks Matter investigated.
Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Matter investigated.
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Explosives incidents and complaints November 2015 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during November 2015. 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 November 2015, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2015-16.
November 2015 Financial year to date (2015-16)
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints November 2015
Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes November 2015
Lead line cut, 1
Misfire, 23
Other/Unknown, 2
Explosives found
Vehicle Incident
Mining
2 x detonators unaccounted for during preparation of a shot.
Safety
Mining
Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes
Dislocation of column x 5
Explosives found mucking out x 2 Lead lines fell in hole x 1
Lead lines cut x 1
Loading method x 1
Downlines damaged after vehicle made contact with collar of downhole.
Detonators Site investigation underway.
Level 3 fume event. Fume dissipated within Fume Management Zone.
Blasting explosives Nil exposures. Nil unplanned evacuations.
Other/unknown (2 incidents)
Fired construction shot located at road worksite during excavation. 12 sets of electrical detonator firing leads also located.
Nil No adverse results.
Ammonium nitrate emulsion storage tank overflowed, spilling quantity of product onto the ground.
Ammonium nitrate emulsion
Fill pump automatic cut-out switch failed to trip when tank reached high level mark. Spillage cleaned up with no other damage.
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Pump incident (3 incidents)
Foreign metal object has lodged in static mixer of emulsion pump, reducing emulsion pumping capacity.
Investigation ongoing. Object believed to be part of tank breather.
Burst disc ruptured when operator started loading pump without opening tanker valve
Investigation ongoing. Ruptured disc replaced and spilt material used in rework process.
Driver has closed discharge valve before pump has stopped causing the inline burst disc to fail.
Investigation ongoing. Maintenance and clean up carried out of small amount of spilt product.
Vehicle incident (1 incident) Mobile processing unit was left parked outside of a locked security compound overnight.
Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate
Complaints
Fireworks complaint – noise and non-notification.
Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified.
Fireworks complaint – noise Fireworks Matter investigated. Contractor notified.
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Misfire, 30
Other/Unknown, 5
Fume Event, 1
Explosives incidents and complaints December 2015 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during December 2015. 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 2015, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2015-16.
Initiation system (IS) failure , 1 Lead line cut, 1
Slumping of product, 1
Dislocation of column , 2
Improper tie-in, 2
Lead line cut, 2
December 2015 Financial year to date (2015-16)
Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints December 2015
Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes December 2015
General
Underground
Explosives found
Vehicle Incident
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Figure 3: Past year incidents January 2015 – December 2015
Misfires, 285
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Breakdown of incidents for December 2015 Safety
Mining
Improper tie-in x 2
Lead line cut x 2
Lead lines fell in hole x 4
Slumping of product x 3
Explosives found mucking out x 1
Initiation system (IS) failure x 1
Lead line cut x 1
Slumping of product x 1
Breach Exclusion Zone (1 incident)
Demarcation of a misfire was identified as missing after a dozer had prepped the area and a dragline had walked over to misfire location
Blasting explosives Investigation ongoing.
Fume event at construction site. Fume did not breach the exclusion zone.
Blasting explosives Investigation ongoing. Nil unplanned evacuations. Nil exposures.
Other/unknown (2 incidents)
Detonators found to be missing non-propagating block during pre- issue inspection.
Detonators Investigation ongoing.
Tank overflowed during production spilling 950 kg of emulsion onto the ground next to the tank
Investigation ongoing. Actions being undertaken to prevent incidents of this nature re-occurring.
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Community
Fireworks Rural fire appliances on stand by extinguished the fire.
Imported container of fireworks found to be not lined during inspection.
Fireworks Container unloaded and reloaded to suitable transport.
Prohibited fireworks identified in import consignment.
Fireworks Prohibited items seized.
Fireworks Matter investigated.
Industry (1 Incident)
Member of public exposed to dust/fume after blast at a mine site
Blasting explosives Investigation ongoing.
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