Incorrect Consignment of Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate
January 3, 2023A full, (20 tonne) off-spec shipping container of security sensitive ammonium nitrate (SSAN) was incorrectly stored in the empty container…Safety Bulletin
January 3, 2023Preventing fire and/or explosion injury from small and wearable lithium battery powered devices.Initiation of Lead Azide during automated detonator manufacturing
January 3, 2023After loading a fresh cup of Lead Azide (ca. 1kg explosive mass), the operator returned to the loading cubicle after…Safety Bulletin
January 3, 2023The NSW Resources Regulator has noted an increase in the number of reported injuries involving hands within the mining sector.…Fires on Mobile Plant
January 3, 2023This report has been prepared by the NSW Resources Regulator for the NSW mining industry, originalequipment manufacturers and suppliers. It…Dangerous Incident
January 3, 2023A blast hole prematurely detonated while preparing for a shot. There were eight personnel on foot and an additional three…Solar Ultraviolet Radiation
January 3, 2023The sun is the main source of ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Solar UVR cannot be seen or felt and can pass…CBD Propellant Ignition
January 3, 2023The sound of “cracks “was observed during a normal cutting operation. Material swarf collected within the guides for the bandsaw…Ignition of Fuel-air Mixture from Mobile Processing Unit Discharge Auger
January 3, 2023A mobile processing unit (MPU) was being used to manufacture blasting explosives, blendingammonium nitrate, fuel oil and emulsion. During this…Scaffolding Incident
January 3, 2023A miner worker has fallen while climbing a ladder to access scaffold. The worker fell approximately four metres, landing on…