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Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints January 2018

Vehicle Incident, 1

I n Explosives Discrepancy, 1

_Fireworks complaints, 6

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Breach Exclusion Zone, 1

Damage to explosives / packaging, 1

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Misfire, 22_/

Dislocation of column, 6 Slumping of product, 1

Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming), 1

Explosives Found During Excavation, 2

Other/unknown, 3

Detonator Compression (Shrink Wrapping), 1_

Improper tie-in UG, 2 Dislocation of column UG, 3

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Explosives incidents and complaints January 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during January 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

January 2018 Financial year to date (2017-18)

Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 2 injuries

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes January 2018

Down Lines Fell in Hole, 3

General

Underground

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Explosives incidents and complaints January 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during January 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

January 2018 Financial year to date (2017 18)

Community 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries

Industry 0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 2 injuries

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints January 2018

Fireworks complaints, 6

Transport complaints, 1



Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes January 2018


Dislocation of column, 6 Slumping of product, 1

Other/unknown, 3

Detonator Compression (Shrink Wrapping), 1

General

Underground

Fume Event, 2

Misfire, 22

Vehicle Incident, 1

Explosives Discrepancy, 1



Dislocation of column UG, 3Improper tie-in UG, 2

Other incidents, 211

Misfires, 210

Figure 3: Past year incidents February 2017 — January 2018

Incidents other than misfires (211)

Unsecured explosives

Explosives found M 4

Explosives Discrepancy

Vehicle Incident

Unintended initiation 5

Suspicious activity ■ 2

Storage M 4

Pump incident ■ 2

Other/unknown 6

Illegal activity ■ 2

Ground Vibration I 1

Fume Event

Flyrock M 4

Drill into / near explosives = 3

Damage to explosives / packaging 7

Breach Exclusion Zone

Transport complaint I 1

Sales complaint I 1

Storage complaint I 1

Blasting complaints

Fireworks complaints

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Unsecured explosives 18

Explosives found 4

Explosives Discrepancy 11

Vehicle Incident 17


Suspicious activity 2

Storage 4

Pump incident 2

Other/unknown 6

Illegal activity 2

Ground Vibration 1

Fume Event 10

Flyrock 4

Drill into / near explosives 3


Breach Exclusion Zone 17

Transport complaint 1

Sales complaint 1

Storage complaint 1

Blasting complaints 20

Fireworks complaints 75

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Misfires, 210

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Breakdown of incidents for January 2018 Security Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident)

During a stock take of explosives stored in a high explosives magazine it was identified that a discrepancy existed between stock counted and stock records located in the magazine. Min in care and maintenance for extended period before situation found.

Blasting explosives Remaining explosives seized and properly secured. Authority holder investigation ongoing, and being monitored by Inspectorate.

Safet Description Explosives Outcome/Possible causes

involved Misfires — aboveground (17 incidents) Detonator compression (shrink wrapping) x 1 Dislocation of column x 6 Downlines fell in hole x 3 Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 2 Slumping of product x 1 Other/unknown x 3

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Misfires — underground (4 incidents) Dislocation of column x 3 Improper tie-in x 1

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Breach exclusion zone (1 incident) Train passed through exclusion zone while preparing for blasting.

Blasting explosives

Preparation halted by blast controller until confirmation that line was isolated.

Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident) Forklift came in to contact with intermediate bulk container carrying explosives, spilling some product.

Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion

Product was collected into a recovery drum. Damaged container and recovered explosives secured. Traffic management issue that is being addressed.

Fume event (2 incidents) Level 5 fume event generated on a mine site. Blasting

explosives Unplanned evacuation of blast guard and nearby workshop personnel. Nil exposures. Fume cloud did not go off lease.

Level 2 fume event generated on a mine site. Fume travelled within fume management zone.

Blasting explosives

Two personnel working beyond fume management zone (3km) at time of incident were assessed for symptoms of blast fume exposure.

Vehicle incident (1 incident) A vehicle has caught fire inside a storage shed whilst loading explosives product.

Ammonium Nitrate Prill

Fire extinguished by emergency services. All exposed or contaminated product removed and disposed of. Disabled vehicle removed from storage shed. No injuries.

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Breakdown of incidents for January 2018 Security Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes

Explosives Discrepancy (1 incident)

During a stock take of explosives stored in a high explosives magazine it was identified that a discrepancy existed between stock counted and stock records located in the magazine. Min in care and maintenance for extended period before situation found.

Blasting explosives Remaining explosives seized and properly secured. Authority holder investigation ongoing, and being monitored by Inspectorate.

Safety

Description Explosives involved

Outcome/Possible causes

Misfires – aboveground (17 incidents)

Detonator compression (shrink wrapping) x 1

Dislocation of column x 6

Downlines fell in hole x 3

Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 1

Explosives found during excavation x 2

Slumping of product x 1

Other/unknown x 3

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Misfires – underground (4 incidents)


Improper tie-in x 1

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Breach exclusion zone (1 incident)

Train passed through exclusion zone while preparing for blasting.

Blasting explosives

Preparation halted by blast controller until confirmation that line was isolated.

Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident)

Forklift came in to contact with intermediate bulk container carrying explosives, spilling some product.

Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion

Product was collected into a recovery drum. Damaged container and recovered explosives secured. Traffic management issue that is being addressed.

Fume event (2 incidents)

Level 5 fume event generated on a mine site. Blasting explosives

Unplanned evacuation of blast guard and nearby workshop personnel. Nil exposures. Fume cloud did not go off lease.

Level 2 fume event generated on a mine site. Fume travelled within fume management zone.

Blasting explosives

Two personnel working beyond fume management zone (3km) at time of incident were assessed for symptoms of blast fume exposure.

Vehicle incident (1 incident)

A vehicle has caught fire inside a storage shed whilst loading explosives product.


Fire extinguished by emergency services. All exposed or contaminated product removed and disposed of. Disabled vehicle removed from storage shed. No injuries.

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Complaints Description

ExplosivesOutcome/Possible causes

involved Community (6 incidents) Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Occupier letter sent to address where fireworks

alleged to have originated. Complaint regarding proposed fireworks display at nearby residence.

Fireworks Complainant advised that residence in question had been contacted and confirmed they would not be using fireworks during this time.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Occupier letter sent to address where fireworks alleged to have originated.

Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Address of alleged fireworks use not confirmed by complainant who did not provide contact details for follow up.


Complaint regarding noise and debris from nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Complainant advised that further investigations will continue.

Transport (1 incident) Complaint regarding truck transporting explosives bound for an export that did not eventuate. Truck was then stranded with explosives product. Not stored in secure area.

Detonators On notification of situation product was directed to government magazine for secure storage. Company advised of their responsibility for explosives product to be stored in a secure environment.

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Complaints

Description Explosives

involved Outcome/Possible causes

Community (6 incidents)


Complaint regarding proposed fireworks display at nearby residence.

Fireworks Complainant advised that residence in question had been contacted and confirmed they would not be using fireworks during this time.


Illegal fireworks complaint. Fireworks Address of alleged fireworks use not confirmed by complainant who did not provide contact details for follow up.



Fireworks Complainant advised that further investigations will continue.

Transport (1 incident)

Complaint regarding truck transporting explosives bound for an export that did not eventuate. Truck was then stranded with explosives product. Not stored in secure area.

Detonators On notification of situation product was directed to government magazine for secure storage. Company advised of their responsibility for explosives product to be stored in a secure environment.

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Damage to explosives/packaging, 2

Flyrock, 1

Fume event, 1

Breach exclusion zone, 1

Misfires, 31


Explosives incidents and complaints February 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during February 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

February 2018 Financial year to date (2017-18)


Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints February 2018

Explosives found, 1

Unsecured explosives, 1

Fireworks complaint, 2

Blasting complaint, 1

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes February 2018

Other/unknown, 1

Dislocation of column, 4

Slumping of product, 10

Connector failure, 2





Electronic Detonator "No-Read/ No-Log", 2

Improper tie-in, 2

Initiation system (IS) failure, 1

Other/unknown, 2

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Fireworks complaint, 2



Damage to explosives/packaging, 2

Flyrock, 1

Fume event, 1

Misfires, 31

Explosives found, 1








Improper tie-in, 2

Initiation system (IS) failure, 1Other/unknown, 2



Other/unknown, 1

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February 2018 Financial year to date (2017-18)



Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints February 2018

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes February 2018

General

Underground


Misfires, 219

Figure 3: Past year incidents March 2017 — February 2018



Explosives found


Vehicle incident

Unintended initiation

Suspicious activity

Storage

Pump incident

Other/unknown

Illegal activity

Ground vibration

Fume Event

Flyrock

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Flyrock

Fume Event

Ground vibration

Illegal activity

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Vehicle incident


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Figure 3: Past year incidents March 2017 – February 2018

Breakdown of incidents for February 2018 Security Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Explosives found (1 incident)

Member of the public found explosives at nearby transfer station.

Detonator After inspection detonator found to be a dummy. No other explosives found at site.

Unsecured explosives (1 incident)

Explosives compound gate found unlocked. Security sensitive ammonium nitrate

Additional lock was attached to the gate to secure compound.


involved Misfires — aboveground (26 incidents) Connector failure x 2 Detonator compression (shrink wrapping) x 1 Dislocation of column x 2 Downlines fell in hole x 2 Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 2 Electronic detonator "No-Read/No-Log" x 2 Improper tie-in x 2 Initiation system failure x 1 Slumping of product x 10 Other/unknown x 2

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Misfires — underground (5 incidents) Dislocation of column x 4 Other/unknown x 1

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Breach exclusion zone (1 incident) Blast exclusion zone breached when an excavator removed part of the loaded shot delineation bund to establish a surface water drain.

Blasting explosives

A second bund was between the digger and the loaded holes. However, this did not meet the minimum 10m exclusion zone. Procedural error.

Damage to explosives/packaging (2 incidents) A stemming truck operator cut the corner when exiting a row and impacted an electronic detonator.

Detonator No initiation of explosives. Detonator was inside protective packaging at time of impact. Failure of traffic plan

Palletised boxes of explosives found to be damaged on delivery.

Detonating cord

Damaged boxes have been inspected. No damage to contents.

Flyrock (1 incident) During a construction blast, the first holes were fired, lifting the blast mats off the blast area. Subsequent holes then fired, ejecting flyrock approximately 50 metres from blast.

Blasting explosives

No affect to staff or public. Some damage sustained by nearby properties. Inspectorate investigating.

Fume event (1 incident) Level 3 fume generated on mine site. Fume breached the fume management zone and lease.

Blasting explosives

13 coal mine workers at a neighbouring site exposed to post blast dust and fume. Two presented to medical staff for evaluation, and returned to work.

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Breakdown of incidents for February 2018

Security Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes

Explosives found (1 incident)

Member of the public found explosives at nearby transfer station.

Detonator After inspection detonator found to be a dummy. No other explosives found at site.


Explosives compound gate found unlocked. Security sensitive ammonium nitrate

Additional lock was attached to the gate to secure compound.

Safety




Connector failure x 2





Electronic detonator “No-Read/No-Log” x 2

Improper tie-in x 2

Initiation system failure x 1


Other/unknown x 2

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes



Other/unknown x 1

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


Blast exclusion zone breached when an excavator removed part of the loaded shot delineation bund to establish a surface water drain.

Blasting explosives

A second bund was between the digger and the loaded holes. However, this did not meet the minimum 10m exclusion zone. Procedural error.

Damage to explosives/packaging (2 incidents)

A stemming truck operator cut the corner when exiting a row and impacted an electronic detonator.

Detonator No initiation of explosives. Detonator was inside protective packaging at time of impact. Failure of traffic plan

Palletised boxes of explosives found to be damaged on delivery.

Detonating cord

Damaged boxes have been inspected. No damage to contents.

Flyrock (1 incident)

During a construction blast, the first holes were fired, lifting the blast mats off the blast area. Subsequent holes then fired, ejecting flyrock approximately 50 metres from blast.

Blasting explosives

No affect to staff or public. Some damage sustained by nearby properties. Inspectorate investigating.

Fume event (1 incident)

Level 3 fume generated on mine site. Fume breached the fume management zone and lease.

Blasting explosives

13 coal mine workers at a neighbouring site exposed to post blast dust and fume. Two presented to medical staff for evaluation, and returned to work.


Complaints Description

ExplosivesOutcome/Possible causes

involved Community (2 incidents) Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Contractor provided late notification, which prevented display from being listed on departmental website. Contractor to follow up with complainant.

Complaint regarding the use of illegal fireworks.

Fireworks Complainant unable to provide address details. Occupier letter could therefore not be sent.

Blasting (1 incident) Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby construction blast.

Blasting explosives

Contractor confirmed residents were informed and blast was conducted within parameters. Contractor offered to discuss future blasts with complainant, which was declined.

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Complaints




Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Contractor provided late notification, which prevented display from being listed on departmental website. Contractor to follow up with complainant.

Complaint regarding the use of illegal fireworks.

Fireworks Complainant unable to provide address details. Occupier letter could therefore not be sent.

Blasting (1 incident)

Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby construction blast.

Blasting explosives

Contractor confirmed residents were informed and blast was conducted within parameters. Contractor offered to discuss future blasts with complainant, which was declined.






Explosives incidents and complaints March 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during March 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

March 2018 Financial year to date (2017-18)

Community Industry

0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 0 injuries

0 fatality 0 injuries 0 fatality 2 injuries

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints March 2018

Other, 1 Vehicle incident, 2

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Misfires, 25 IC

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Blasting complaints, 2

N_Sales complaint, 1

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Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes March 2018

Detonator failure, 1 Other/unknown, 2

Loading method, 1

Improper tie-in, 1


Detonator compression (shrink wrapping), 1


Other/unknown, 3

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Improper tie-in, 1




Sales complaint, 1

Transport complaint, 1


Damage to explosives / packaging, 1Flyrock, 1

Misfires, 25

Other, 1 Vehicle incident, 2

Explosives found, 1

Detonator failure, 1





Improper tie-in, 1Other/unknown, 3


Detonator compression (shrink wrapping), 1


Improper tie-in, 1

Loading method, 1

Other/unknown, 2

Explosives incidents and complaints March 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during March 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

March 2018 Financial year to date (2017-18)



Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints March 2018

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes March 2018

General

Underground

Figure 3: Past year incidents April 2017 — March 2018



Explosives found

Explosives discrepancy

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7

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Vehicle incident 17

Unintended initiation = 4

Suspicious activity I 1

Storage = 4

Pump incident ■ 2

Other/unknown


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Ground vibration I 1

Fume event 11

Flyrock 6

Drill into / near explosives - 3


Breach exclusion zone 14

Transport complaints- 3

Sales complaints ■ 2

Blasting complaint 22

Fireworks complaint 79

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Misfires, 232

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Explosives found




Misfires, 232

Figure 3: Past year incidents April 2017 – March 2018

Breakdown of incidents for March 2018 Securit Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes Explosives found (1 incident)

A quantity of explosives was found running down a pre-split barrel in a pit wall.


involved

Detonating cord No averse outcomes. Believed caused by cut off of explosives.

Misfires — aboveground (18 incidents) Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 4 Downlines fell in hole x 1 Electronic detonator "No-Read/No-Log" x 2 Explosives found during excavation x 2 Improper tie-in x 1 Slumping of product x 4 Other/unknown x 3 Misfires — underground (7 incidents) Detonator compression (shrink wrapping) x 1 Dislocation of column x 2 Improper tie-in x 1 Loading method x 1 Other/unknown x 2 Breach exclusion zone (1 incident) 2 persons and a vehicle have breached a blast exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident) Damage to explosives boxes identified during breakdown of palletised load.

Flyrock (1 incident) Flyrock from a blast has contacted the rear of an excavator parked approximately 300 metres away. Other/unknown (1 incident) Emergency called when smoke found coming from bucket elevator housing. No fire plant shut down.

Vehicle incident (2 incidents) A mobile processing unit has made contact with a lifter parked adjacent to the blast loading area. A transport operator has reported a tyre fire on the rear wheelset of a loaded emulsion tanker.

Detonating cord

Blasting explosives

Security sensitive ammonium nitrate

Ammonium nitrate fuel oil

Ammonium nitrate emulsion

No adverse outcomes

No adverse outcomes

Individual did not get permission from shotfirer to enter exclusion zone. No injuries. Staff counselled on their actions.

Damage appears to be caused by forklift tynes. Consignor's report inadequate, more detail requested.

No injuries. Minor damage to radiator grill of vehicle. Exclusion zone for vehicles was 200m, staff 600m.

The bucket elevator became bogged causing it to overheat. No adverse outcomes.

No injuries.

Driver was able to separate prime mover from trailer. Safety exclusion zone imposed until area deemed safe. No injuries. QFRS attended as did Inspectorate.

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Breakdown of incidents for March 2018

Security Description Explosives involved Outcome/Possible causes


A quantity of explosives was found running down a pre-split barrel in a pit wall.

Detonating cord No averse outcomes. Believed caused by cut off of explosives.

Safety




Detonator failure x 1





Improper tie-in x 1


Other/unknown x 3

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes




Improper tie-in x 1

Loading method x 1

Other/unknown x 2

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


2 persons and a vehicle have breached a blast exclusion zone.

Blasting explosives

Individual did not get permission from shotfirer to enter exclusion zone. No injuries. Staff counselled on their actions.


Damage to explosives boxes identified during breakdown of palletised load.

Detonating cord

Damage appears to be caused by forklift tynes. Consignor’s report inadequate, more detail requested.


Flyrock from a blast has contacted the rear of an excavator parked approximately 300 metres away.

Blasting explosives

No injuries. Minor damage to radiator grill of vehicle. Exclusion zone for vehicles was 200m, staff 600m.

Other/unknown (1 incident)

Emergency called when smoke found coming from bucket elevator housing. No fire plant shut down.


The bucket elevator became bogged causing it to overheat. No adverse outcomes.

Vehicle incident (2 incidents)

A mobile processing unit has made contact with a lifter parked adjacent to the blast loading area.


No injuries.

A transport operator has reported a tyre fire on the rear wheelset of a loaded emulsion tanker.


Driver was able to separate prime mover from trailer. Safety exclusion zone imposed until area deemed safe. No injuries. QFRS attended as did Inspectorate.

Complaints Explosives

Description Outcome/Possible causes involved

Community (7 incidents) Complaint regarding use of illegal fireworks. Fireworks Complainant unable to provide specific address. No

further action taken. Complaint regarding use of illegal fireworks. Fireworks Perpetrator fled scene on motorcycle. No action

taken. Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby fireworks display. Complaint regarding early firing (20 minutes) of fireworks display. Complaint regarding proximity and non- notification of nearby display.

Complaint regarding timing and non- notification of nearby display. Complaint regarding alleged unauthorized manufacture and sale of ammunition at a pistol range. Blasting/Mining (3 incidents) Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby blasting activity.

Complaint regarding dust and noise caused by nearby quarry blast.

Anonymous complaint regarding unlicensed and unsafe transportation of explosives at a mine site.

Fireworks Contractor advised to ensure complainant is notified of any future displays by them.

Fireworks Contractor notified and believed this to be an administrative error during notification.

Fireworks Complainant stated debris had landed on roof, however evidence of this was discarded by complainant.

Fireworks Complainant's details passed to contractor to contact and ensure notification of future displays.

Ammunition Range has agreed to cease sale pending response from Inspectorate on activity.

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Ammonium nitrate fuel oil and detonators


Blasting contractor has advised that blast was within appropriate limits and has resolved outstanding issues with complainant. Blasting contractor notified. Future blasts to ensure additional ground vibration and air overpressure monitors are in place. Inspector to attend next blast to monitor results. Desktop audit of mine site documentation pending.











Complaints

DescriptionExplosives

involvedOutcome/Possible causes


Complaint regarding use of illegal fireworks. Fireworks Complainant unable to provide specific address. No further action taken.

Complaint regarding use of illegal fireworks. Fireworks Perpetrator fled scene on motorcycle. No action taken.

Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Contractor advised to ensure complainant is notified of any future displays by them.

Complaint regarding early firing (20 minutes) of fireworks display.

Fireworks Contractor notified and believed this to be an administrative error during notification.

Complaint regarding proximity and non-notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Complainant stated debris had landed on roof, however evidence of this was discarded by complainant.

Complaint regarding timing and non-notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Complainant’s details passed to contractor to contact and ensure notification of future displays.

Complaint regarding alleged unauthorized manufacture and sale of ammunition at a pistol range.

Ammunition Range has agreed to cease sale pending response from Inspectorate on activity.

Blasting/Mining (3 incidents)

Complaint regarding non-notification of nearby blasting activity.

Blasting explosives

Blasting contractor has advised that blast was within appropriate limits and has resolved outstanding issues with complainant.

Complaint regarding dust and noise caused by nearby quarry blast.

Blasting explosives

Blasting contractor notified. Future blasts to ensure additional ground vibration and air overpressure monitors are in place. Inspector to attend next blast to monitor results.

Anonymous complaint regarding unlicensed and unsafe transportation of explosives at a mine site.

Ammonium nitrate fuel oil and detonators

Desktop audit of mine site documentation pending.







Misfire, 17

Other/unknown, 3

Pump incident, 1

Storage, 1

Suspicious activity, 1

Vehicle incident, 2


Booster failure, 1


Downlines fell in hole, 2




Loading method, 1


Explosives found mucking out, 1

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Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints April 2018

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes April 2018

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Sales complaints





Flyrock

Fume event

Ground Vibration

Illegal Activity

Other/unknown

Pump incident

Storage

Suspicious activity


Vehicle incident


Explosives found




Misfires, 230

Figure 3: Past year incidents May 2017 – April 2018

Explosives incidents and complaints April 2018



Breakdown of incidents for April 2018

Security Description Explosives


Explosives discrepancy (1 incident)

An explosives discrepancy has been identified when a single booster could not be accounted for.

Booster Magazine reconciliations have been undertaken, but no clerical error was found. Booster believed to have fallen down blast hole during preparation for loading.

Safety




Booster failure x 1






Loading method x 1


Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Misfires – underground (1 incident)

Explosives found mucking out x 1 Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


A dust cloud with no visible fume has breached the fume management zone from an overburden blast.

Blasting explosives

No evidence of fume. Site will look to improve their monitoring in future blasts, beyond what currently is in place.

Other/unknown (3 incidents)

An auger drive motor has failed twice during operation.


Upon investigation, following the second failure, it was discovered the auger bearing had failed and the auger screw was twisted. Site has rectified situation and maintenance program

While completing an underground inspection on the charging of a development heading, the shift supervisor noticed that three charged holes had started to smoke.

Inhibited emulsion

Reactive ground found to be cause. Advice sent to mine manager regarding considerations for future charging in the area.

2 x charged blast holes in pre-charged ring slumped and boosters and detonators had fallen into stope dirt. Explosives not noticed by operator and were tipped into truck.

Boosters and Detonators

Stope dirt segregated. Sifting through segregated material to reclaim non detonated explosives. All boosters and detonators have been located.

Pump incident (1 incident)

As a road tanker was being filled with emulsion the driver closed the belly valve on the tanker before stopping the pump. The pump pressure increased causing an immediate failure of a burst disk and a small spill occurred as a result.


The small spill was cleaned up and placed into the rework system. The reason the disc ruptured was known, a replacement has been installed and pump was restarted with no further incident.

Storage (1 incident)

A locking mechanism has failed, preventing access to a magazine.

Detonators A locksmith has removed lock, magazine was cleared, and welding repairs conducted in accordance with Australian Standards.










Suspicious activity (1 incident)

A leak of explosives at a storage site. Security sensitive ammonium nitrate

Stock take initiated and no discrepancies found. Leaked product recovered. Matter referred to Queensland Police Service.


A vehicle near miss incident has occurred when an explosives transport vehicle and a dump truck came within 30 metres of each other.

Detonators No collision or injuries.

The rear trailer from a triple combination loaded with explosives has detached and rolled, causing spillage of product.


Driver error and road conditions were the contributing factors in this incident.

Complaints




Complaint regarding dust cloud from blast at nearby mine site.

Blasting explosives

No fume detected from blast. Site clarifying internal incident classification and reporting requirements.

Complaint regarding non-reporting of explosives incidents on a mine site.

Blasting explosives

Site documentation shows allegations unfounded.

Complaint regarding dust and fume entering neighboring residential property from nearby mine site.

Blasting explosives

Complaint being investigated by Inspectorate.





Vehicle incident, 3

Explosives discrepency, 1



Misfire, 20


\ Fume event, 1

\_ Breach exclusion zone, 1

\_ Damage to explosives / packages, 1

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes May 2018


Initiation system (IS) failure, 1 Detonator failure, 1





IF

Initiating Lead Line Failure, 2 VAIL

General Improper tie-in, 3

Underground

Other/unknown, 1_

Explosives found mucking out, 1_



Explosives incidents and complaints May 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during May 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

May 2018 Financial year to date (2017-18)


Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints May 2018

Other/unknown, 1


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Explosives incidents and complaints May 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during May 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

May 2018 Financial year to date (2017 18)



Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints May 2018





Damage to explosives / packages, 1

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes May 2018


General Improper tie-in, 3

Underground

Fume event, 1

Misfire, 20

Other/unknown, 1

Vehicle incident, 3

Explosives discrepency, 1






Initiating Lead Line Failure, 2

Other/unknown, 1


Explosives found mucking out, 1



Misfires, 232

Figure 3: Past year incidents June 2017 — May 2018



Explosives found


M 4

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Vehicle Incident 15



Storage M 4

Pump incident ■ 2

Other/unknown 9

Illegal Activity ■ 2


Fume Event 11

Flyrock 6





Sales complaints ■ 2



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Explosives found 4


Vehicle Incident 15



Storage 4

Pump incident 2

Other/unknown 9

Illegal Activity 2

Ground Vibration 1

Fume Event 11

Flyrock 6




Transport complaints 2

Sales complaints 2



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Breakdown of incidents for May 2018 Security Description Outcome/Possible causes

di Explosives

involved Explosives discrepancy (1 incident) Explosives in excess of magazine records discovered by shotfirer.

Blasting explosives

Investigation found that blast holes had not been charged with correct amount of explosives, causing the excess amount to be returned to magazine.

Unsecured explosives (1 incident) Explosives reload facility main gate found unlocked during routine inspection.


All security seals intact. Nil evidence of unauthorised access. All product quantities correct.

Safet Description .Explosives


Misfires — aboveground (17 incidents) Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 4 Downlines fell in hole x 2 Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 1 Improper tie-in x 3 Initiating lead line failure x 2 Other/unknown x 1 Slumping of product x 2

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Misfires — underground (3 incidents) Explosives found mucking out x 1 Initiation system failure x 1 Slumping of product x 1

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Breach exclusion zone (1 incident) During accretion blasting, a person has walked past a blast barrier and breached an exclusion zone as shot was fired.

Blasting explosives

Person incorrectly presumed shot was already fired prior to breach. Mine investigating incident.

Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident) A downline discovered to be broken after melting.

Blasting explosives

Area evacuated and no further loading took place. Hot spot located near surface. All loaded holes fired the following day.

Fume event (1 incident) Level 2 fume event generated. Fume breached blast exclusion zone, Possibly exposing a blast guard.

Blasting explosives

Blast guard treated by ambulance officers, however, fume not detected by monitors. Blast and fume management zones found to meet procedures.

Vehicle incident (2 incidents) Two vehicles have collided on a blast bench. One vehicle carrying explosives in carry boxes at time of incident.

Detonators Only minor damage to vehicle not carrying explosives. No damage to explosives.

A vehicle has reversed over explosives while conducting dewatering activities on a blast pattern.

Boosters and detonators

No damage to explosives. Traffic management plan updated to prevent vehicles reversing without a spotter.


Breakdown of incidents for May 2018 Security Description Explosives



Explosives in excess of magazine records discovered by shotfirer.

Blasting explosives

Investigation found that blast holes had not been charged with correct amount of explosives, causing the excess amount to be returned to magazine.


Explosives reload facility main gate found unlocked during routine inspection.


All security seals intact. Nil evidence of unauthorised access. All product quantities correct.

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Improper tie-in x 3

Initiating lead line failure x 2

Other/unknown x 1


Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


Explosives found mucking out x 1



Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


During accretion blasting, a person has walked past a blast barrier and breached an exclusion zone as shot was fired.

Blasting explosives

Person incorrectly presumed shot was already fired prior to breach. Mine investigating incident.


A downline discovered to be broken after melting.

Blasting explosives

Area evacuated and no further loading took place. Hot spot located near surface. All loaded holes fired the following day.


Level 2 fume event generated. Fume breached blast exclusion zone, Possibly exposing a blast guard.

Blasting explosives

Blast guard treated by ambulance officers, however, fume not detected by monitors. Blast and fume management zones found to meet procedures.


Two vehicles have collided on a blast bench. One vehicle carrying explosives in carry boxes at time of incident.

Detonators Only minor damage to vehicle not carrying explosives. No damage to explosives.

A vehicle has reversed over explosives while conducting dewatering activities on a blast pattern.


No damage to explosives. Traffic management plan updated to prevent vehicles reversing without a spotter.


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Other/unknown (1 incident) Alleged misfired firework located outside exclusion zone of a display.

Aerial shell Fireworks contractor contacted. Incident considered to be a malicious action by another fireworks party.

Complaints


Outcome/Possible causes involved

Blasting/Mining (2 incidents) Complaint regarding noise from blasting affecting nearby houses.

Blasting explosives

Blasting contractor has indicated that noise and vibration monitors were set up, and that levels were all in the low range. Complainant unable to be contacted for follow up.

Complaint regarding improper safety and security at a mine site.

Blasting explosives

Follow up audit to be conducted at site in near future.

Fireworks (4 incidents) Complaint regarding use of illegal fireworks at nearby skate park.

Fireworks Complainant has contacted police. Advised to contact inspectorate if incident reoccurs.

Complaint regarding noise from notified display.

Fireworks Display conducted outside guidelines of practice. Contractor and event organiser notified of their obligations to the public.

Complaint regarding use of illegal fireworks.

Fireworks Occupier letter sent to address of alleged fireworks use.

Complaint regarding frequency of nearby displays.

Fireworks Investigation found displays conducted within frequency guidelines.


Other/unknown (1 incident)

Alleged misfired firework located outside exclusion zone of a display.

Aerial shell Cause unknown, investigation ongoing

Complaints




Complaint regarding noise from blasting affecting nearby houses.

Blasting explosives

Blasting contractor has indicated that noise and vibration monitors were set up, and that levels were all in the low range. Complainant unable to be contacted for follow up.

Complaint regarding improper safety and security at a mine site.

Blasting explosives

Follow up audit to be conducted at site in near future.

Fireworks (4 incidents)

Complaint regarding use of illegal fireworks at nearby skate park.

Fireworks Complainant has contacted police. Advised to contact inspectorate if incident reoccurs.

Complaint regarding noise from notified display.

Fireworks Display conducted outside guidelines of practice. Contractor and event organiser notified of their obligations to the public.


Fireworks Occupier letter sent to address of alleged fireworks use.

Complaint regarding frequency of nearby displays.

Fireworks Investigation found displays conducted within frequency guidelines.

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Vehicle Incident, 4_\ Fireworks complaints, 8

\ N_ Damage to explosives / packaging, 1

\ \ Flyrock, 1

Fume Event, 1

Other/unknown, 2

Misfire, 12

\_ Blasting complaints, 5

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

General Explosives Found During Excavation, 2

Slumping of product, 2 Dislocation of column, 2

_ Down Lines Fell in Hole, 1

Other/Unknown, 2



Explosives incidents and complaints June 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during June 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

June 2018 Financial year to date (2017-18)


Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints June 2018

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes June 2018

Underground


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Explosives incidents and complaints June 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during June 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2017-18.

June 2018 Financial year to date (2017 18)



Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints June 2018




Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes June 2018




Explosives Found During Excavation, 2General

Underground

Flyrock, 1

Fume Event, 1

Misfire, 12

Other/unknown, 2

Vehicle Incident, 4



Loading method, 1

Other/Unknown, 2



Misfires, 226

Figure 3: Past year incidents July 2017 — June 2018



Explosives found ■ 2


Vehicle Incident 18



Storage M 4

Pump incident ■ 2

Other/unknown 10



Fume Event 12

Flyrock 7




Transport complaint ■ 2

Sales complaint ■ 2



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Explosives found 2


Vehicle Incident 18



Storage 4

Pump incident 2

Other/unknown 10

Illegal activity 2

Ground Vibration 1

Fume Event 12

Flyrock 7




Transport complaint 2

Sales complaint 2



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Breakdown of incidents for June 2018 Security ,Description Explosives


di Explosives discrepancy (1 incident) An explosives discrepancy was identified while explosives loading activities were being undertaken.

Detonator Extra detonator was placed in box from manufacturer.


involved Misfires — aboveground (12 incidents) Dislocation of column x 2 Downlines fell in hole x 1 Downline Cut (Loading/Stemming) x 1 Electronic detonator "No-Read/No-Log" x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 2 Loading method x 1 Other/unknown x 2 Slumping of product x 2

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes

Damage to explosives/packaging (1 incident) A vehicle has driven over explosives during lighting plant relocation.

Detonator and lead

Lead and detonator had rolled down drill cutting into path of vehicle. Minor damage to detonator. Spotter for vehicular movement in close proximity to explosives under consideration.

Flyrock (1 incident) Flyrock has made contact with a blast guard vehicle while positioned on the exclusion zone boundary.

Blasting explosives

No injury. Blasting contractor investigating. Inspectors have subsequently attended site.

Fume event (1 incident) A level 4 fume has been generated after a shot was fired. The cloud left lease at a level of 1 — 2.

Blasting explosives

Multiple complaints recorded from incident. No recorded exposures. Blast design was adjusted to mitigate fume without success.

Vehicle incident (4 incidents) Two vehicles carrying explosives have collided on a blast bench.

Blasting explosives

Superficial damage to vehicles sustained. Traffic management.

A truck has made contact with a full bulka bag while unloading.


Contacted bag has torn and approximately 500 kg of product has lost containment. Non contaminated prill was recovered with the rest disposed of.

A B-Double transporting approximately 40 tonne of ammonium nitrate has left the road and rolled over onto its side, causing all product to spill.


Exclusion zone set up. Emergency services and Explosives Inspectorate attended. Site confirmed safe and clean up conducted.

Secondary locking mechanism on a loaded container has failed, allowing the rear door to move.


Approximately 80kgs of product has been spilt. Box sealed and returned for repair. No injury.

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Breakdown of incidents for June 2018 Security Description Explosives



An explosives discrepancy was identified while explosives loading activities were being undertaken.

Detonator Extra detonator was placed in box from manufacturer.

Safety









Loading method x 1

Other/unknown x 2


Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


A vehicle has driven over explosives during lighting plant relocation.

Detonator and lead

Lead and detonator had rolled down drill cutting into path of vehicle. Minor damage to detonator. Spotter for vehicular movement in close proximity to explosives under consideration.


Flyrock has made contact with a blast guard vehicle while positioned on the exclusion zone boundary.

Blasting explosives

No injury. Blasting contractor investigating. Inspectors have subsequently attended site.


A level 4 fume has been generated after a shot was fired. The cloud left lease at a level of 1 – 2.

Blasting explosives

Multiple complaints recorded from incident. No recorded exposures. Blast design was adjusted to mitigate fume without success.


Two vehicles carrying explosives have collided on a blast bench.

Blasting explosives

Superficial damage to vehicles sustained. Traffic management.

A truck has made contact with a full bulka bag while unloading.


Contacted bag has torn and approximately 500 kg of product has lost containment. Non contaminated prill was recovered with the rest disposed of.

A B-Double transporting approximately 40 tonne of ammonium nitrate has left the road and rolled over onto its side, causing all product to spill.


Exclusion zone set up. Emergency services and Explosives Inspectorate attended. Site confirmed safe and clean up conducted.

Secondary locking mechanism on a loaded container has failed, allowing the rear door to move.


Approximately 80kgs of product has been spilt. Box sealed and returned for repair. No injury.

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Other/unknown (2 incidents) Orange gas was observed coming from a loaded blast hole.

Blasting explosives

Area evacuated. Temperatures of hole were not elevated. Pit remained closed overnight. Fume believed to be generated because of low pH levels.

Whilst conducting charging operations at a development heading a large slab of rock has fallen from the face entrapping the charge up operator in the charge basket.

Blasting explosives

No injury. Operator freed from basket. Investigation ongoing into cause by Mines Inspectorate.

Complaints


Outcome/Possible causes involved

Blasting/Mining (5 incidents) Complaint regarding vibration from nearby quarry blasting.

Blasting explosives

Blasting contractor notified. Blast monitors showed high decibel reading for overpressure, however were located close to blast area. Contractor will locate monitor at complainant's house for future blasts.

Complaint regarding vibration from nearby quarry blasting.

Blasting explosives

As for above, same activity. Blasting contractor may place monitor at location for future blasts.


Blasting explosives


Complaint regarding vibration form nearby mine blast.

Blasting explosives

Complainant contacted for further details. Monitoring details requested from quarry.

Complaint that mine site allowed unauthorised person to access an explosives magazine.

Blasting explosives

Investigation into a discrepancy related to complaint is ongoing.

Fireworks (8 incidents) Complaint regarding illegal fireworks being used at nearby residence.

Fireworks Occupier letter sent to specified house.

Complaint regarding illegal fireworks being used at nearby residence.


Complaint regarding noise and projections from fireworks from neighboring event.

Fireworks Event organisers state that fireworks are not permitted at this location. Appear to have been unauthorized action of a wedding party.

Complaint regarding noise from nearby display.

Fireworks Fireworks contractor provided with complainants details to discuss matter.


Fireworks Complainant resides outside notifiable area but contractor will notify of future displays.



Complaint regarding safety and noise from nearby display.

Fireworks Matter discussed with fireworks contractor who stated that display was conducted appropriately. Complainant advised of this outcome.


Fireworks Fireworks contractor to ensure notification of displays at this address be provided to complainant in future.



Orange gas was observed coming from a loaded blast hole.

Blasting explosives

Area evacuated. Temperatures of hole were not elevated. Pit remained closed overnight. Fume believed to be generated because of low pH levels.

Whilst conducting charging operations at a development heading a large slab of rock has fallen from the face entrapping the charge up operator in the charge basket.

Blasting explosives

No injury. Operator freed from basket. Investigation ongoing into cause by Mines Inspectorate.

Complaints





Blasting explosives

Blasting contractor notified. Blast monitors showed high decibel reading for overpressure, however were located close to blast area. Contractor will locate monitor at complainant’s house for future blasts.


Blasting explosives



Blasting explosives


Complaint regarding vibration form nearby mine blast.

Blasting explosives

Complainant contacted for further details. Monitoring details requested from quarry.

Complaint that mine site allowed unauthorised person to access an explosives magazine.

Blasting explosives

Investigation into a discrepancy related to complaint is ongoing.






Complaint regarding noise and projections from fireworks from neighboring event.

Fireworks Event organisers state that fireworks are not permitted at this location. Appear to have been unauthorized action of a wedding party.

Complaint regarding noise from nearby display.

Fireworks Fireworks contractor provided with complainants details to discuss matter.


Fireworks Complainant resides outside notifiable area but contractor will notify of future displays.



Complaint regarding safety and noise from nearby display.

Fireworks Matter discussed with fireworks contractor who stated that display was conducted appropriately. Complainant advised of this outcome.


Fireworks Fireworks contractor to ensure notification of displays at this address be provided to complainant in future.

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Misfires, 14Other/unknown, 1

Vehicle incident, 2





Improper tie-in, 2


Other/unknown, 1



Explosives incidents and complaints July 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during July 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2018-19.

July 2018 Financial year to date (2018-19)



Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints July 2018

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes July 2018

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Flyrock

Fume Event

Ground Vibration

Illegal Activity

Other/unknown

Pump incident

Storage

Suspicious activity

Unintended intiation

Vehicle Incident


Explosives found




Misfires, 222

Figure 3: Past year incidents August 2017 – July 2018

Explosives incidents and complaints July 2018



Breakdown of incidents for July 2018

Safety









Improper tie-in x 2


Other/unknown x 2


Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


During an unscheduled security inspection, 2 detonator unit loads were found with damage to the pallets and torn, compressed packaging.

Detonators Damaged packages moved to a magazine pending remediation.

Other (1 incident)

Explosives have fallen from a sleeping charged hole when the hole slumped.


Explosives pasted through ore crusher. Handed to Regional Office of Mines


Collision between stemming truck chute and mobile manufacturing unit after stemming truck moved off.

Blasting explosives

Collision as stemming truck was moving off the site. Minor damage.

A collision occurred when a mobile processing unit misjudged the corner and hit a bund.

Blasting explosives

Driver misjudged corner of road and struck bund. Minor damage to the unit occurred and no injuries were sustained.

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Complaints




Complaint regarding notification of nearby blast at mine site.

Blasting explosives

Complainant has advised that requests to clarify residence location on blast map have not been met.

Complaint regarding noise and vibration from nearby quarry blast.

Blasting explosives

Blast within limits for vibration and overpressure. Blasting contractor to discuss process with complainant in future.

Complaint regarding increase in vibration effects from nearby quarry blasting

Blasting explosives

Shotfirer has indicated that blasting is within limits. Results conveyed to complainant, who accepted situation.



Fireworks Complainant advised to contact police-link if displays reoccur.

Complaint regarding non notification of nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Fireworks contractor has advised that notifications to nearby residents was completed. Complainant resides outside minimum required notification area.


Fireworks Occupier letter sent to address where alleged use took place.


Fireworks Resident of address identified as area from which fireworks were fired denies activity, stating he also had heard fireworks in the area but did not report it.

Complaint regarding noise and frequency from nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Complainant advised of the Inspectorate’s obligations. Advised to contact the local council regarding concerns of display frequency.

Complaint regarding the effects of nearby fireworks display on wildlife.

Fireworks Response provided to complainant advising of the fireworks display process and contractors obligations.

Complaint regarding noise and frequency of nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Complainant advised of fireworks contractor’s obligations.









Misfire, 12

Other, 2

Vehicle Incident, 1


Explosives found, 1Unsecured explosives, 1



Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming), 1Improper tie-in, 2


Other/unknown, 2

Other/unknown, 1

Explosives incidents and complaints August 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during August 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2018-19.

August 2018 Financial year to date (2018-19)


Industry 0 fatality 1 injury 0 fatality 1 injury

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints August 2018

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes August 2018

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Sales complaint

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Flyrock

Fume Event

Ground Vibration

Illegal activity

Other/unknown

Pump incident

Storage

Suspicious activity


Vehicle Incident


Explosives found




Misfires, 218

Figure 3: Past year incidents September 2017 – August 2018

Explosives incidents and complaints August 2018



Breakdown of incidents for August 2018



Explosives discrepancy (2 incidents)

Explosives unaccounted for after loading activities during preparations for blasting.

Boosters Ground search undertaken and stock records verified. Awaiting advice from international supplier on packaged quantities.

Packaged explosives found to be short of correct quantity.

Cartridges Product stocktake conducted. Matter being investigated with manufacturer.


Explosives found in ballast during blasting activities.

Detonator and initiating cord

Area barricaded and items removed. Items had been fired


Gate at explosives reload facility found unlocked.

SSAN Reload gate closed but left unlocked, found during routine security patrol 6 hours later. Immediate seal check revealed nothing missing

Safety





Down line cut (loading/stemming) x 1

Down lines fell in hole x 1

Improper tie-in x 2


Other/unknown x 2

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


Other/unknown x 1 Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


A breach to an explosives exclusion zone occurred when a traced dozer entered a 10 metre delineation zone of a misfire.

Detonators and boosters

Operator reportedly unaware of breach. Site investigation looking at absence of systemic controls.


Explosives found to have been damaged by a truck.

Boosters Damage sustained to boosters during stemming of holes with gravel.


While a mobile processing unit was loading holes it was noticed that smoke was coming from the rear discharge auger.

Blasting explosives

Operations were stopped and emergency was called. Upon investigation no oil leaks were found but a hot bearing was identified.

A fireworks operator has sustained minor injuries when a misfired product functioned whilst being segregated after the completion of a display.

Fireworks Operator received emergency treatment for minor injury to hand and face.

Vehicle incident (1 incident)

A B-double combination has collided with a light vehicle.

SSAN residue

B double not loaded but had AN prill residue. No fire resulted from vehicle interaction. Emergency services attended










Complaints


involved Outcome/possible causes


Complaint regarding vibration from nearby quarry blast.

Blasting explosives

Blast monitors indicate that blast was within allowable limits. Complainant notified of findings for relevant blast against the limits.

Complaint regarding vibration from nearby blast.

Blasting explosives

Blast monitors indicate that blast was within allowable limits. No more blasting in area. Complainant informed



Fireworks Complaint aspects addressed and advised to complainant. Contractor acting within the precepts of the Outdoor Code

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

Fireworks Unable to contact complainant for follow up of complaint.

Complaint regarding fireworks displays being conducted while animals present nearby.

Fireworks Complainant advised that contractor had been informed of concerns should any future display be considered








Damage to explosives/packaging, 1Misfires, 18

Vehicle incident, 4


Theft of explosives, 1Unsecured explosives, 1




Downline Cut (Loading/ Stemming), 2Explosives Found During Excavation, 2


Loading method, 2



Explosives incidents and complaints September 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during September 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2018-19.

September 2018 Financial year to date (2018-19)

Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury


Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints September 2018

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes September 2018

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Flyrock

Fume Event

Ground Vibration

Illegal Activity

Other/unknown

Pump incident

Storage

Suspicious activity


Vehicle Incident


Explosives found

Theft of explosives




Misfires, 221

Figure 3: Past year incidents October 2017 – September 2018

Explosives incidents and complaints September 2018



Breakdown of incidents for September 2018




An end of month acquittal has shown holdings are short of several bulka bags of AN

SSAN Product strongly believed to be inadvertently loaded into a bulk load delivery during busy period. Investigation ongoing.

Theft of explosives (1 incident)

A quantity of explosives found to be stolen from a licensed property.

Propellant powder

Gate was found open and padlocks cut. Queensland Police Service investigations ongoing.


A single explosive emulsion cartridge was left in a vehicle carry box unlocked and unattended at end of shift at a mine site.

Emulsion cartridge

Worker assumed that lock box was empty and did not perform shutdown checks.

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Down lines fell in hole x 1

Downline cut (loading/stemming) x 2



Loading method x 2


Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


Dislocation of column x 1 Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


During an end of shift inspection a breach of a blast exclusion zone has been identified.

Blasting explosives

Breach found to be caused when a dozer has removed a demarcation rill prior to the shot. Site investigation ongoing


Whilst maneuvering on a bench a mobile processing unit has run over a hole collar, cutting a detonator shock tube.

Detonators Site investigation ongoing


While unloading a box of explosives, the bottom right hand side twist lock has let go causing the box to move about 15cm down the trailer.

Ammonium Nitrate

No loss of product and no injuries to personnel.

Loader operator discovered an elevated work platform had been damaged after a blast.

Blasting explosives

Platform left inside exclusion zone after maintenance works.

A tyre fire has occurred on the middle dolly of a road train carrying explosives. Driver of road train observed smoke from rear trailer combination. Immediately stopped vehicle and separated rear trailer from bogey trailer


Action by driver removed danger to explosives. Cause of fire being investigated by company





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Complaints




Anonymous complaint regarding unsafe practices mine site

Blasting explosives

Complainant to contact inspectorate in future if practices continue.

Complaint regarding noise and vibration from nearby blast

Blasting explosives

Complaint followed up with blasting contractor.


Complaint regarding illegal fireworks use.

Fireworks Occupier letter sent to property of alleged use.

Complaint regarding noise and frequency of nearby notified display.

Fireworks Matter addressed to local council.


Fireworks Complaint later withdrawn after display found to be conducted legally.


Fireworks Complainant did not provide details to follow up.

Complaint regarding non notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Matter addressed with fireworks contractor.


Fireworks Matter addressed with complainant.


Fireworks Fireworks contractor provided with complainants details for future notifications.

Complaint regarding noise and timing of nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Display found to have complied with requirements. Fireworks contractor provided with complainants details for future notifications.


Fireworks Matter addressed with complainant.

Complaint regarding noise and non notification of nearby display.

Fireworks Fireworks contractor provided with complainants details for future notifications.

Complaint about excessive noise, notification and frequency of fireworks

Fireworks Contractor and complainant contacted, Situation managed but an ongoing issue but to livestock


Fireworks Site confirmed that it was closed at time of alleged display. Illegal display conducted

Complaint regarding noise and safety from nearby display.

Fireworks Matter addressed with fireworks contractor.

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Explosives incidents and complaints October 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during October 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2018-19.

October 2018 Financial year to date (2018-19)

Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury Industry 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 1 injury

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints October 2018

Explosives Discrepancy, 1 Vehicle Incident, 2 Fireworks complaints, 5

Product Failure, 1_,A

Misfire, 16

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes October 2018

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Explosives incidents and complaintsOctober 2018 reportThis document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaintsreported during October 2018. 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 October 2018, as well asthe cumulative total for the financial year 2018-19.

October 2018 Financial year to date (2018-19)

Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injuryIndustry 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 1 injury

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints October 2018

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes October 2018

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Figure 3: Past year incidents November 2017 — October 2018



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Figure 3: Past year incidents November 2017 – October 2018

Breakdown of incidents for October 2018 Securi

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Boosters Importer following up with overseas manufacturer.

Misfires — aboveground ( incidents) Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 3 Downline cut (loading/stemming) x 3 Electronic detonator "No-read/No-log" x 1 Improper tie-in x 1 Loading method x 2 Other/unknown x 4 Slumping of product x 1 Breach exclusion zone (1 incident) Light vehicle drove through exclusion zone during a pre shot blast sweep.


A level 3 fume event was generated on a mine site. Fume travelled outside fume exclusion zone but did not leave lease.

Product failure (1 incident) A detonator was discovered to have a manufacturing fault where the copper wires were not contained within the external coating. Vehicle incident (2 incidents) After dewatering a hole on the shot, dewatering vehicle has reversed back and contacted the rear cabinet door of an explosives light vehicle. Contact occurred at low speed. Light vehicle sustained minor dent to cabinet door. A vehicle collision has occurred when a loaded MPU has reversed into the open explosives carry box door on a shot ute.

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Electronic detonator

No adverse outcomes

The blast guard did not notify the blast controller as he believed the vehicle was the blast sweeper. Blast Guard was not displaying "Blast Guard" signage

Under the direction of the shotfirer, the blast guards retreated further south to extend the exclusion zone. The fume dissipated at approximately 2.2km from the blast origin.

No other product damage identified. Manufacturer notified and damaged product returned for analysis.

Boosters Dewatering operator breached site rules regarding the use of a spotter.

Boosters Operations ceased and area secured. Vehicle standoff not compliant. No spotter utilized as instructed under traffic management plan.

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Breakdown of incidents for October 2018SecurityDescription Explosives



Imported explosives found to beincorrectly labelled.

Boosters Importer following up with overseasmanufacturer.

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

Improper tie-in x 1

Loading method x 2

Other/unknown x 4


Blastingexplosives

No adverse outcomes


Light vehicle drove through exclusion zoneduring a pre shot blast sweep.

Blastingexplosives

The blast guard did not notify the blastcontroller as he believed the vehicle was theblast sweeper. Blast Guard was not displaying"Blast Guard" signage


A level 3 fume event was generated on amine site. Fume travelled outside fumeexclusion zone but did not leave lease.

Blastingexplosives

Under the direction of the shotfirer, the blastguards retreated further south to extend theexclusion zone. The fume dissipated atapproximately 2.2km from the blast origin.

Product failure (1 incident)

A detonator was discovered to have amanufacturing fault where the copper wireswere not contained within the externalcoating.

Electronicdetonator

No other product damage identified.Manufacturer notified and damaged productreturned for analysis.


After dewatering a hole on the shot,dewatering vehicle has reversed back andcontacted the rear cabinet door of anexplosives light vehicle. Contact occurred atlow speed. Light vehicle sustained minordent to cabinet door.

Boosters Dewatering operator breached site rulesregarding the use of a spotter.

A vehicle collision has occurred when aloaded MPU has reversed into the openexplosives carry box door on a shot ute.

Boosters Operations ceased and area secured. Vehiclestandoff not compliant. No spotter utilized asinstructed under traffic management plan.

Complaints Explosives

Description Outcome/possible causes involved

Sales (2 incidents) Complaint regarding alleged illegal sales of small arms ammunition. Complaint regarding ammunition manufactured and sold by a licensed dealer. Fireworks (5 incidents) Complaint regarding noise from nearby fireworks display and display not being listed on DNM RE website Complaint regarding use of illegal fireworks at nearby residence. Complaint regarding use of illegal fireworks at nearby residence. Complaint regarding a fireworks display being conducted outside specified time. Complaint regarding illegal sale of fireworks.

Small arms ammunition Small arms ammunition

Complainant advised that seller in question is authorised to sell small arms ammunition. Complainant advised that seller in question is authorised to sell small arms ammunition.

Fireworks Display not included on Upcoming Display List due to error.

Fireworks Occupier letter sent to residence.


Fireworks Contractor advised of the time guidelines for firing a display.

Fireworks Report of illegal activity in India, from India. No relevance to Australia. No action taken

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involvedOutcome/possible causes

Sales (2 incidents)

Complaint regarding alleged illegal salesof small arms ammunition.

Small armsammunition

Complainant advised that seller in question isauthorised to sell small arms ammunition.

Complaint regarding ammunitionmanufactured and sold by a licenseddealer.

Small armsammunition

Complainant advised that seller in question isauthorised to sell small arms ammunition.

Fireworks (5 incidents)Complaint regarding noise from nearbyfireworks display and display not beinglisted on DNMRE website

Fireworks Display not included on Upcoming Display Listdue to error.

Complaint regarding use of illegalfireworks at nearby residence.


Complaint regarding use of illegalfireworks at nearby residence.


Complaint regarding a fireworks displaybeing conducted outside specified time.

Fireworks Contractor advised of the time guidelines for firinga display.

Complaint regarding illegal sale offireworks.

Fireworks Report of illegal activity in India, from India. Norelevance to Australia. No action taken







Other/unknown, 1


Water damage, 1

Initiation system failure, 1





Drill into / near explosives, 2

Flyrock, 1

Misfire, 14

Other/unknown, 2

Unintended initiation, 2

Vehicle Incident, 4


Explosives found, 2


Explosives incidents and complaints November 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during November 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2018-19.

November 2018 Financial year to date (2018-19)



Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints November 2018

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes November 2018

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Figure 3: Past year incidents December 2017 – November 2018

Explosives incidents and complaints November 2018



Breakdown of incidents for November 2018




An explosive discrepancy was identified when an extra detonator was identified during loading.

Detonator Supplier confirmed that an extra detonator had been placed in the box.

Explosives found (2 incidents)

A dozer cleaning up beside a road uncovered a booster and lead from a previous shot.

Booster and lead

Further inspection of area conducted. Misfired product retrieved and disassembled following risk management process.

Ammunition found dumped in a shallow creek.

Ammunition Ammunition recovered from creek, recorded and transported for disposal.

Unsecured explosives (2 incidents)

An end of shift acquittal identified that explosive holdings was 1 carton of 20 boosters down.

Boosters Missing carton found to be left on bench at end of shift.

Explosives compound found unlocked during nightly security inspections.

Blasting explosives

Compound secured. Review of site security lock for key retention.

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Other/unknown x 1


Water damage x 1

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


Initiation system failure x 1 Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes


Bulk product in loaded blast hole slumped

but did not pull the primers down with it. Primers were left exposed and were affected by stemming impact.

Blasting explosives

Outcome details are pending onsite investigation.

Drill into/near explosives (2 incidents)

Production drill rig collared a hole in the drive floor in the proximity of an unidentified misfire.

Blasting explosives

Outcome details are pending onsite investigation.

While prepping, a heading face was inspected and a misfire found. Face wasn’t checked from elevated position.

Blasting explosives

Addressed through the Mines Inspectorate


Quarry blast resulted in flyrock (estimated to be 40 kg) at 100 metres (estimated) from the face.

Blasting explosives

The exclusion zone was set to 50 metres. No injuries or damage was reported.

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2 loaded blast holes observed to be smoking during explosives loading activities.

Blasting explosives

Site evacuated. Area remediated through multiple risk assessments and advice from external consultants.

Fired blast hole found to be smoking. Ammonium nitrate fuel oil

Hole flushed with water. Further smoke observed, all personnel withdrawn and portal barricaded.

Unintended initiation (2 incidents)

An explosives cartridge has prematurely exploded in the vicinity of the shot firers who were testing the firing line.

Cartridge and detonator

Use of inappropriate equipment to test line led to incident. Safety alert issued

After firing a ventilation bag in the heading was found melted.

Blasting explosives

Sulphide dust explosion. Mine conducting investigation into incident although initial indications are that procedures were not followed

Vehicle incidents (4 incidents)

Loader on the bench made slow moving contact with a loaded shot firer's vehicle.


Packaged product displaced but no danger of impact to items

Contact made between light vehicle and a charge car.

NA No explosives involved at time of incident. Minor damage.

A forklift operator loading a container onto the back of a trailer noticed a small amount of smoke at the back of the forklift.

Ammonium nitrate

Smoke was suspected to have come from the solenoid. The forklift was stood aside and will be repaired after inspection

A basket of a charge up vehicle was damaged by rocks falling from inside the stope and spilling over the bund that was in place.


No one in the basket at the time of the incident.

Complaints



Blasting (1 incident)

Complaint regarding explosives security misconduct at mine site.

NA Blasting company had also been informed and they (not site) are conducting an investigation.


Complaint regarding illegal use of fireworks.

Fireworks Complainant advised to contact QPS

Complaint regarding conduct of fireworks contractor

Fireworks Matter being addressed by Inspectorate

Complaint regarding illegal use of fireworks.

Fireworks Matter addressed with complainant. Letter sent to occupier of residence in question.

Complaint regarding illegal displays being conducted at nearby venue.

Fireworks Matter unable to be followed up as no contact details left by complainant.






Explosives incidents and complaints December 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during December 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2018-19.

December 2018 Financial year to date (2018-19)

Community 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 0 injury Industry 0 fatality 0 injury 0 fatality 1 injury

Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints December 2018

Vehicle incident, 2 Explosives discrepancy, 1

I / Unsecured explosives, 1

Misfires, 36

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes December 2018

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Water damage, 2



Flyrock, 1Fume event, 2

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Water damage, 2

Other/unknown, 20

Explosives incidents and complaints December 2018 report This document presents statistics for all explosives safety and security incidents and complaints reported during December 2018. 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 2018, as well as the cumulative total for the financial year 2018-19.

December 2018 Financial year to date (2018-19)



Figure 1: Explosives incidents and complaints December 2018

Figure 2: Breakdown of misfire causes December 2018

General

Underground

Figure 3: Past year incidents January 2018 — December 2018



Vehicle Incident 27


Other/unknown 12




Fume Event 8


Explosives found M 5

Flyrock M 5

Sales complaints • 3

Drill into / near explosives ■ 2


Theft of explosives I 1

Unintended initiation I 1


Storage I 1

Pump incident I 1

Product Failure I 1

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Figure 3: Past year incidents January 2018 – December 2018

Breakdown of incidents for December 2018 Security

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involved Explosives discrepancy (1 incident) A missing detonator was identified by a shotfirer when reconciling the last load from a fully loaded shot Unsecured explosives (1 incident) An explosives security breach occurred Blasting Employee stood down pending investigation. when magazine keys not returned to the explosives Full magazine stock take conducted. No correct safe discrepancies.


involved


Detonator Reported to QPS, site searches did not find item, onsite investigation ongoing

Misfires — aboveground (17 incidents) Detonator failure x 1 Dislocation of column x 5 Electronic detonator "No-read/No-log" x 1 Explosives found during excavation x 2 Initiating lead line failure x 1 Initiation system failure x 2 Slumping of product x 2 Water damage x 2 Misfires — underground (20 incidents)


Blasting explosives

Flyrock (1 incident) An overburden drill parked 320 metres from a blast was struck by flyrock. Fume event (2 incidents) A level 1 blast fume cloud breached an exclusion zone approximately 2km from shot and 200m in the air. Level 4 Fume Event generated on mine site.

Vehicle incidents (2 incidents) A small fire occurred on the boom of a production charging unit.

Uncontrolled movement of a light vehicle containing explosives, which rolled away 20 metres down a decline before hitting a sidewall.

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Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives

Blasting explosives


Packaged emulsion, electric detonator, detonating cord

No adverse outcomes

No adverse outcomes

Damage sustained to hose cradle of drill. No personnel in area.

Fume breached fume management zone but dissipated before lease boundary. Nil exposures. Fume did not breach fume management zone. Nil exposures, and no unplanned evacuations.

Operator extinguished fire. Wiring loom on boom was found to be crushed, shorting the wires. The driver had got out to take down a barricade to a stope entrance. Mines Insp conducting investigation into incident.

Fireworks 31 incidents Complaints regarding illegal use of fireworks x 18.

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A missing detonator was identified by a shotfirer when reconciling the last load from a fully loaded shot

Detonator Reported to QPS, site searches did not find item, onsite investigation ongoing


An explosives security breach occurred when magazine keys not returned to the correct safe

Blasting explosives

Employee stood down pending investigation. Full magazine stock take conducted. No discrepancies.

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Water damage x 2

Blasting explosives

No adverse outcomes



No adverse outcomes


An overburden drill parked 320 metres from a blast was struck by flyrock.

Blasting explosives

Damage sustained to hose cradle of drill. No personnel in area.

Fume event (2 incidents)

A level 1 blast fume cloud breached an exclusion zone approximately 2km from shot and 200m in the air.

Blasting explosives

Fume breached fume management zone but dissipated before lease boundary. Nil exposures.

Level 4 Fume Event generated on mine site.

Blasting explosives

Fume did not breach fume management zone. Nil exposures, and no unplanned evacuations.

Vehicle incidents (2 incidents)

A small fire occurred on the boom of a production charging unit.


Operator extinguished fire. Wiring loom on boom was found to be crushed, shorting the wires.

Uncontrolled movement of a light vehicle containing explosives, which rolled away 20 metres down a decline before hitting a sidewall.

Packaged emulsion, electric detonator, detonating cord

The driver had got out to take down a barricade to a stope entrance. Mines Insp conducting investigation into incident.

Complaints




Complaints regarding illegal use of fireworks x 18.

Fireworks Matters addressed with complainant where possible. Occupier letter’s sent if applicable.

Explosives Description


Complaint regarding noise from nearby fireworks display.

Complaint regarding noise and concern of fire from nearby fireworks display.

Complaint regarding fireworks displays being conducted during fire bans

Complaint regarding noise from nearby fireworks display. Complaint regarding fireworks displays being conducted during fire bans.

Complaint regarding noise from nearby fireworks display. Complaint regarding non-notification and display being conducted during fire bans.

Complaint regarding non-notification and display being conducted during fire bans. Complaint regarding noise and non- notification of nearby fireworks display. Complaint regarding noise and non- notification of nearby fireworks display. Complaint regarding a falling ember from fireworks display causing a minor burn to a spectator.

Complaints regarding early firing of nearby fireworks display. Complaint regarding early firing of nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Contractor notified, agreed to review firing point and products used. Also will contact complainant prior to firing.

Fireworks Matter addressed with contractor. Complainant subsequently advised site had been prepared for fire risk.

Fireworks Complainant advised of requirements for contractors to ensure assessment of fire risk prior to firing.

Fireworks Complainant's details passed to fireworks contractor for notification of future displays.

Fireworks Requirement for contractor/operator to contact fire warden to be reiterated in new Code of Practice

Fireworks Matter addressed with complainant to their satisfaction

Fireworks Complainant unable to be contacted for follow up. Lack of contractor notification being addressed

Fireworks Complaint linked to above display. Display under review.



Fireworks Complaint made on the night to event organizer, with no practical detail of harm caused. Lack of detail resulted in no further action

Fireworks Matter addressed with contractor as inconsistent time of firing was advertised

Fireworks Incorrect timings provided to El and published on the website

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involvedOutcome/possible causes


Fireworks Contractor notified, agreed to review firing point and products used. Also will contact complainant prior to firing.

Complaint regarding noise and concern of fire from nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Matter addressed with contractor. Complainant subsequently advised site had been prepared for fire risk.

Complaint regarding fireworks displays being conducted during fire bans

Fireworks Complainant advised of requirements for contractors to ensure assessment of fire risk prior to firing.


Fireworks Complainant’s details passed to fireworks contractor for notification of future displays.

Complaint regarding fireworks displays being conducted during fire bans.

Fireworks Requirement for contractor/operator to contact fire warden to be reiterated in new Code of Practice



Complaint regarding non-notification and display being conducted during fire bans.

Fireworks Complainant unable to be contacted for follow up. Lack of contractor notification being addressed

Complaint regarding non-notification and display being conducted during fire bans.

Fireworks Complaint linked to above display. Display under review.

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


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


Complaint regarding a falling ember from fireworks display causing a minor burn to a spectator.

Fireworks Complaint made on the night to event organizer, with no practical detail of harm caused. Lack of detail resulted in no further action

Complaints regarding early firing of nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Matter addressed with contractor as inconsistent time of firing was advertised

Complaint regarding early firing of nearby fireworks display.

Fireworks Incorrect timings provided to EI and published on the website





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