19.10.16 Earth Resources Stakeholder Reference Group, working groups on Risk based work plans (Garry Cranny), RRAM and Work Plan approval process attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson
20.10.16 CMPA Noise Management Workshop, Epping
20.10.16 CMPA General Meeting, Epping
24.10.16 Meeting with Natalia Southern, Deputy Secretary Resources and Ross McGowan Executive Director ERR, DEDJTR, Melbourne, Ron Kerr, E. Gibson
The Mine Safety and Health Administration USA (MSHA) issued a Serious Accident Alert following an accident at a limestone quarry involving a crusher. A miner was adjusting the setting on a jaw crusher when a mechanical failure occurred on the adjusting ram hydraulic hose. The failure allowed the jaw adjusting mechanism to close on the miner’s hands in the adjusting shim area, causing crushing injuries to both hands. (Source: Aggregates Manager)
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Workers using a blow torch to heat a holding-tank valve ignited the vapours of liquid asphalt, causing the explosion and fire that injured three people at Mohawk Asphalt Emulsions, Albany, NY (Source: Aggregates Research)
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration USA (MSHA) issued a Serious Accident Alert following a haul truck accident at a surface mine. A haul truck operator lost control while traveling down a haul road. The truck struck a berm causing it to cross to the other side of the road and travel through another berm. The truck flipped end over end and came to rest on its top. The operator was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident and received only minor injuries. Although this accident occurred at a gold mine, it is the type of accident that can occur on a haul road at any operation. (Source: Aggregates Manager)
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An emergency warning was issued after heavy floods breached a sand quarry, leading to concerns for the surrounding area. Victoria’s State Emergency Service (VICSES) gave the alert for West Wodonga, just off the Victorian/New South Wales state border, on 6 October after news broke of a potential pit capture at a nearby sand quarry. (Source: Quarry Magazine)
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration USA (MSHA) issued a fatalgram following a vehicle rollover accident on a haul road. Although the accident occurred at a coal mine, it is the type of accident that could easily happen at an aggregate operation also. A 46-year-old miner was fatally injured in a vehicle accident which occurred along an access/haul road. The victim (passenger) and a coworker (driver) were traveling down an inclined portion of the haul road when the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle, causing it to strike the road berm and roll over in the roadway. (Source: Aggregates Manager)
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration USA (MSHA) issued a Close Call Alert following a ground failure at a surface gold mining operation that could have resulted in multiple fatalities. Fortunately, the mining company noticed the movement and ceased work in the area. Although this occurred at a surface gold mining operation, this type of accident could happen at a surface aggregate operation. (Source: Aggregates Manager)
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Flammable substances can still be present in old drums. Even if they have been cleaned and rinsed, the introduction of an ignition source can create a disastrous explosion. Cutting old drums isn’t worth the risk. (Source: SafeWork NSW)
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When cutting at a 45 degrees angle, the blade cover does not open fully. If it is forced open by the operator the blade cover may become stuck and expose the spinning blade. (Source: Australian Competition & Consumer Commission – Product Safety Australia)
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10.10.16 Site Visit to Aidan J Graham re: Rehabilitation Workshop, Attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson and Gavin Moreira.
10.10.16 Site Visit to Associates re: 15 Year Award, Attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson and Gavin Moreira.
11.10.16 CMPA Marketing Meeting, teleconference Secretariat and Adrian Town
13.10.16 Teleconference with Associate Member – Progressive Green re: Electricity group members, Attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson and Gavin Moreira.
14.10.16 Site Visit to Allstone Quarries re: Rehabilitation Workshop, Attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson and Gavin Moreira.