Grosvenor Analysis Archives - Page 3 of 28

It appears that the Tonstein band is acting as a cap rock. Floor heave has been a feature occurring over 300m depth but the gas emitted has not always been identified. Inspector Gouldstone 26th October 2017

July 14, 2021

Inspector Gouldstone Inspects the Mine on the 26th of October 2017 and as part of his MRE relates a number of points and issues with the floor heave, floor blows…

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…

Will the Mines Inspectorate (RSHQ) Prosecute North Goonyella Management? Only 2 months till the time limit expires.

July 12, 2021

Will the Mines Inspectorate finally lift the Cone of Silence on the North Goonyella Investigation? Time is rapidly running out. Or will it just let the 3 years pass and…

Respirable Dust Monitoring. It take 18 months for Inspectors to make Grosvenor Mine test the minimum number of tests required by Regulation

July 12, 2021

The Mines Inspectorate became aware of personal dust monitoring results of over twice the legal limit (6.5 mg/m3 and 6.2 mg/m3) for workers who were in the returns while coal…

A 4 month Inspectorate Investigation into June 2016 Development Roof Fall Trapping 4 Mineworkers at the Face, immediately after a Unilateral Management Decision to stop installing 8 metre Cable Bolts. It just disappears into the Mines Inspectorate Veil of Secrecy.

July 11, 2021

If the Mines Inspectors had of made Anglo Management include their Contractor Workforce in Change Management and Risk Assessments in 2016 would the methane explosion on the 6th of May…

North Goonyella, Grosvenor, Moranbah North. The only time Mines Inspectors use S167 Directive to suspend operations for unacceptable level of risk is after the event. What does it take for the Mines Inspectorate to get proactive and stop what seems to be a group of Incompetent Bullies before the event?

July 11, 2021

The Mines Inspectors have at least been consistent when the do use a Section 167 to suspend operations for unacceptable level of risk at Queensland Coal Mines over the last…

“There’s a public interest there from time to time. We have to address public interest, I believe. If someone’s … very badly burnt [for example] we’re obligated to do something about that. Specially when … we investigated [and] found [it was] eminently avoidable.” Queensland Mines Inspector statement from 2008 Ombudsman Report

July 11, 2021

This excerpt is from the Ombudsman Report in 2008 on page 101 (126 of 188). Ombudsman Inspectorate 08 If only this sentiment was in existence at the Mines Department (RSHQ).…