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TECHNICAL PROGRAM
causes are decision errors of omission or commission. Stopping here is often
called witch hunting and is counterproductive to effective RCA as well as overall
operational reliability. I will discuss the TRUE causes of failures. The Latent
Root Causes and the rationale for the decisions we make.
2:45 PM
An Analysis of Recent MSHA Accident Data for Underground
Metal Mines Using Backfill
J. Seymour, L. Martin, C. Clark, D. Tesarik and M. Stepan; OMSHR,
NIOSH, Spokane, WA
This paper provides an overview of the current use of backfill for ground support
in underground metal mines in the United States and a summary of recent accident
data reported for these mines by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA). Backfill mines comprise a major part of the underground metal mining
industry and are particularly important in terms of the fatalities and injuries impacting
this workforce. MSHA reported several different types of accidents involving
backfill at these mines. These backfill-related accidents accounted for 63
percent of the fatalities. Ground falls were the single leading cause of fatal accidents
accounting for 50 percent of the fatalities. While backfill ground falls do
not occur frequently, these accidents result in a much higher proportion of fatalities
than host rock ground falls. Backfill ground fall accidents are especially hazardous
in underhand cut-and-fill mining operations where employees are working
directly beneath the backfill. MSHA accident data indicates that further
cooperative research with the mining industry is needed to identify and address
ground fall problems in underground metal mines using backfill.
3:05 PM
Managing Blasting Service Risk In Order to Reduce Blasting
Service Liability
B. Fidler and D. Lilly; Indsutry Sales Support, Dyno Nobel,
Salt Lake City, UT
A sound framework of risk oversight, risk management and internal control is
fundamental to good corporate governance of a mining or quarry operation. A
solid risk management program underpins reliable customer service for a blasting
service, regulatory compliance with relevant laws and regulations for effective
and efficient operations, and fragmented material to ensure mining efficiencies.
A risk evaluation or profile needs to be conducted for each new customer or
new blasting project based on a Risk Evaluation Tool in order to accurately and
subjectively understand the actual risks prior to obtaining/starting the work.
Risk is the possibility that an event will occur and adversely affect the achievement
of objectives. Risk Assessing/Evaluation Tool would be used at all levels
of drill or blast work utilizing multiple risk ratings. Developing a risk evaluation
tool to help ensure the job, project or customer contract bid is performed which
reviews and understands the possible liability associated with providing sufficient
blasting service.
3:25 PM
RISKGATE – A Case Study of Effectively Sharing Risk Controls in
Australian Coal Operations
P. Kirsch 1 , J. Harris 1 , S. Goater 1 , D. Sprott 2 , J. Joy 3 and D. Cliff 1 ;
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MISHC, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia; 2
Design Solutions Pty Ltd, Buddina, QLD, Australia and 3 JK Tech Pty
Ltd, Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia
The Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) is funded by a
levy on all Australian black coal producers. RISKGATE is the largest single
ACARP occupational health and safety (OHS) initiative to date. RISKGATE is
an interactive online risk management system developed by the Minerals
Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC; University of Queensland) to assist
the mining industry in implementing continual improvement in management of
major unwanted events so maximising health and safety performance. All major
Australian mining companies are contributing topic experts to this broad industry
initiative. RISKGATE generates substantive and leading edge controls to assist
industry stakeholders in the design, management and reporting of organisational
and regulatory compliance requirements. From a broader industry
perspective, RISKGATE provides an environment for knowledge capture and
knowledge exchange to drive innovation and best practice in the identification,
assessment and management of risk. By capturing operational knowledge from
industry experts, RISKGATE provides a cumulative corporate memory at a time
of high personnel turnover in the coal industry.
3:45 PM
Using Bowtie Diagrams for Analysing and Assessing the Risk of
Major Hazards in the Mining Industry
G. Lyle 1 , P. Foster 2 , V. Pakalnis 1 and D. Millar 1 ; 1 MIRARCO,
Sudbury, ON, Canada and 2 University of Exeter, Cornwall,
United Kingdom
Where risk assessment has been used in the mining industry there has been little
consideration between “major” hazards (high consequence-low likelihood risks
such as explosions, fires, and major falls of ground) and “occupational” hazards
(lower consequence-higher likelihood risks). These different types of hazards are
assessed together using a single risk assessment process. This paper will argue
against this, stating that these types of hazard should be managed separately
using different risk assessment techniques and advocating Bowtie analysis as a
technique when looking at major hazards. A Bowtie diagram is a graphical
means of assessment that focuses on identifying all the specific causes and consequences
of major events, from which all the pre-event and post-event control
measures can be identified. From this critical control measures can be identified
and monitoring/assurance systems can be established. It is this assessment of
control measures and their effectiveness that replaces the more traditional evaluation
of risk. This paper will use examples of real Bowtie assessments and look at
some of the techniques used for assessing control effectiveness.
chair:
Mining & exploration:
technology: how Software technology
Makes My Job easier
2:00 PM • Tuesday, February 26
2:00 PM
Introductions
A. Garcia, Maptek, Lakewood, CO
2:05 PM
Real Time Monitoring Techniques for Haul Fleet
Reliabiltiy Improvement
D. Fisk; Mining Solutions, Honeywell Advanced Solutions, Toronto,
ON, Canada
Numerous mines have implemented real time tools to monitor the health of their
hauling andloading fleets with significant successes. We will look at the workflows,
methodologies and results from a North American mine who have been
using real time health monitoring on their fleet for a number of years. The impact
on reliability and cost will be reviewed
2:25 PM
Geotechnical Data Collection and Analysis
Z. Hladysz 1 , S. Otto 1 , K. Hachmeister 1 , C. Randolph-Loar 2 and
S. Schiele 3 ; 1 Golder Associates, Lakewood, CO; 2 Lachel and
Associates, Golden, CO and 3 Maptek, Lakewood, CO
Recent hardware and software developments in the acquisition and processing of
geotechnical data allow the engineer to perform geotechnical assessments with a
new level of efficiency and accuracy. This provides an important edge as the increasingly
competitive market for mineral resources demands corresponding increases
in productivity without jeopardizing mine safety. This paper presents the
authors experience with the digital mapping technology used for geotechnical assessment
of the rock mass at the former Homestake Mine as a site of Sanford
Underground Research Facility. The results of the geotechnical investigations,
which involved laser scanners and I-Site Studio software, were used for excavation
design. Significant advantages of this technology were fast and safe data acquisition,
efficient processing, and cost-effective and accurate geotechnical analysis.
2:45 PM
New Trends in Energy Management Systems and Its Benefits for
Mining Applications
R. Kaushik and F. Mielli; Schneider Electric, Alpharetta, GA
Key performance indicators and advanced analytics help mining operations manage
energy in financial terms and gain unique insight into the impacts of power
quality on their business and all energy assets. Stakeholders from management to
plant level are able to be empowered by actionable energy intelligence to reveal
This is the Technical Program as of September 1, 2012. IT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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