Chris Rogers VO

May 30 2018 MRE North Goonyella. “The ‘Bat Bags” observed at the entry to the LW TG were 50% damaged.” The Mine was reminded that the use of “Bat Bags” does not remove the requirements for incombustible matter as required by the CMSHR s301″ Why no Section 167 Directive to Suspend Operations due to Unacceptable Risk??

  • February 19, 2021

bagged-stonedust-barriers study UK There were stonedust “Bat Bags” installed on the roof at the commencement of the LW MG travel road. The stonedust standards on the roof and ribs in…

May 30th 2018 MRE Gas Monitoring Comments North Goonyella

  • February 18, 2021

Inspector Brown Audited the North Goonyella  9Nth Panel 2nd Workings Standard Operating Procedures in November 2016. Inspector Brown identified multiple deficiencies in Spontaneous Combustion Management elements, Borehole Management, Change and…

North Goonyella 9Nth MRE 30th May 2018. “The two gas monitors one in the take-off road and the second the Longwall 9N inbye monitor were examined. the first was hung by a hook over roof mesh and too high to read, footprints on pipes stacked below was evidence of persons climbing to view the displays. The second was covered in dust but equipped with a lowering rope to bring it into view.”

  • February 15, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 30.05.2018.pdf If you are going to read any of the Mine Record Entries I have posted this is the one. This Mine Record Entry is…

North Goonyella Mine Fire MRE 14th May 2018. “The draft sealing management plan was discussed” “The method of sealing appeared to be straightforward with minimum complications. The draft sealing management plan was discussed with no significant issues identified at this time.”

  • February 15, 2021

MRE -9 N Seal Presentation North Goonyella - 14.05.2018.pdf   If only the 9Nth Longwall Move and Sealing had proved "straightforward with minimum complications" In my opinion the "risk assessment…