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Gas Explosion Characteristics and Behaviour

  • October 2, 2020

This video was done my the US Dept of Mines. Explains how methane explodes and flameproofing works. Courtesy of Mark Parcell http://mineaccidents.com.au/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFrTsUVDHzA  

BOX FLAT DISASTER

  • October 1, 2020

box-flat report Box Flat Mine 1972 The Box Flat Mine disaster occurred on the 31 July 1972 when 17 miners lost their lives after an underground gas explosion, 14 men…

Moura No 2

  • September 2, 2020

The Explosion at No 2 Mine and the subsequent Wardens Inquiry and its Recommendations were instrumental in drafting of the Coal Mining Act 1999 and the Safety and Health Regulations…

Humprey Davy and Flame Safety Lamp

  • September 1, 2020

  Methane Explosions were common in British Coal MinesĀ  of the Industrial Revolution times. Coal Workers either worked completely in the dark or mostly used naked candles For those interested…