Inspectorate

The risk assessment does not mention the risk of an ignition of Methane as a potential hazard. This has to be a major hazard when considering Methane levels of in the TG, as the primary source of the methane is the Longwall goaf gas, which inevitably will flow in the vicinity of the chain pillar rib line. Les Marlborough Mines Inspector 13th October 2017

  • July 14, 2021

Inspector Marlborough next MRE about the Grosvenor Procedures for  GRO-750-TARP-General Body Contaminant is dated the 13th of October 2017 I found this sentence of the MRE about how the Grosvenor…

“The Level 2 and 3 triggers for Methane for the Longwall return that require the Shearer speed to be reduced by 30% or to stop the shearer do not occur when the shearer is in the TG Shuffle Zone; Has the Methane ignition risk been assessed for this in the risk assessment when developing this TARP?” Les Marlborough Inspector of Mines 12th September

  • July 14, 2021

Now Mines Inspector issues a written Section 168 Directive to Grosvenor Mine SSE on the 12th of September 2017. The mine is to review the GRO-750-TARP-General Body Contaminant and the…

2017 Methane HPI’s at Grosvenor Mine

  • July 13, 2021

I have collated all the Methane HPI's from 2017 I possess and they are in the link below. Methane HPI's Grosvenor 2017 Some of the ones that stand out include…

Procedural non compliance during shotfiring activities “popping” rocks on Longwall Face. At the time of the shot being fired an ERZC was  on return side. The ICAM investigation IN. 160558 was discussed, there were a number of items requiring review due to lack of detail or inappropriate actions recommended.

  • July 13, 2021

Before I return to the Mines Inspectorate MRE's and Methane this MRE gives another insight into how Grosvenor Mines Mandated SHMS Procedures for Specific regulations are followed. MRE - Grosvenor…