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North Goonyella Mine Fire 22nd October. Radon Survey. “Professor Jain Meig via interpretation by Mr Hou explained the preliminary findings of the survey, providing the group with a determined location of the origins of the combustion event including indicated current temperature and temperature at peak of combustion event.” “Although there were points identified with elevated energy readings above the Main headings 53 c/t to 59 c/t, conclusions could not be drawn due to compromised data through moisture in a number survey cups.”

  • February 12, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 22.10.2018.pdf I am not familiar with the use of a Radon Survey. Below is a short explanation and links to a paper about using Radon…

North Goonyella Mine Fire 22nd October 2018. “Whilst travelling along MG9N road it was observed that all tube bundle lines were run along the eastern side of the road edge. I discussed with Mr Anger and Mr Romenski the potential for damage to these lines from vehicles due to no demarcation or protection from vehicles.

  • February 12, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 22.10.2018.pdf During an Inspection of the Surface Facilities Inspector Nugent made the following observation and comment. Whilst travelling along MG9N road it was observed that…

North Goonyella Mine Fire MRE 3rd October 2018. “The group then travelled to the northern boundary of the exclusion zone for the H9 shaft. There was a clear presence of light coloured smoke emitting from the shaft, indicating a level of combustion occurring underground. A clear smell of burning/combustibles was also noted at the observation point.”

  • February 8, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 03.10.2018.pdf On Wednesday 3 October 2018 Inspectors Geoff Nugent and Robert Sherwood attend the North Goonyella Mine Accommodation Village to attend a meeting in regard…