GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE MINE

The Ballarpur Colliery 3&4 pits is a working underground mine of Ballarpur area of M/S Western Coal Fields limited, situated in Ballarpur and about 200 km south of Nagpur. The mine is producing around 0.23 Million Tonnes per annum. The mine consists of one seam called Ballarpur seam. The thickness of coal seam varies from 16 to 20 m. The seam has split geologically into three distinct sections in major part of the mine area mainly Section-I, Section -II and Section-III. Section-I is around 1.5 to 2.5 m thick. Section-II varies in thickness from 5 to 7m and is separated from Section-I by a parting of around 2 to 3m. Section-II is being worked in the mine in two distinct horizons namely Top Section and Middle Section. Middle Section is around 2.44m thick and has been developed 0.5 to 1m below the roof of Section-II. Section-III varies in thickness from 2.5 to 4.5m. The parting between Section-II and Section-III is around 1.5 to 2m. The mine works one horizon referred to as bottom Section along the true floor in Section-III. The general thickness of Bottom Section is 2.5 to 3m. The mine is connected to surface with two shafts each fully lined with cement concrete and having finished diameter of 5.49m each and also one incline of length 908m connected to the workings at 61L/18D which also serves as intake. No.3 shaft which acts as downcast shaft is 170.26m deep and No.4 shaft which acts as upcast shaft is 168.65m deep. The mine is ventilated by axial flow fan installed at surface. The fan is connected to upcast shaft by fan drift. 1. LOCATION OF THE MINE : A) Situated in Chandrapur District. B) Within latitudes 19 deg. 49 min North and longitudes 79 deg. 23 min East. C) The area falls in survey of India toposheet No. 56 M/5. D) Chandrapur railway station is about 20 Kilometers. E) Ballarshah railway station is situated in the lease hold area of Ballarpur Colliery. 2. MINE BOUNDARY : A. North : Fault F2 - F2 is a minor fault on Northern side of the property. It forms a natural boundary of the mine. B. South : Fault F1 - F1 is a major fault on Southrn side of the property. This divides Ballarpur 1 & 2 pits and Ballarpur 3 & 4 pits. C. East : Fault F21 - F21 and railway acquired land. D. West : Fault F18 - F18 and intersection of southern bank of Wardha river and Fault F1-F1.

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PIT DETAILS : A) Diameter of 3 pit and 4 pit both B) Depth of No. 3 pit C) Depth of No. 4 pit D) Man Winding & U/C shaft E) Material Winding & D/C Shaft : : : : : 5.49 m. 170.26 m. 168.65 m. Electrical Winder. 40 H.P. Steam winder

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INCLINE DETAILS : A) Length B) Width C) Height D) Belt Conveyor E) Expected Production : : : : : 908 m. 4.2 m. 2.4 m. 1000 mm width. --- TDP

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SEAM DETAILS : A) Ballarpur seam thickness B) Direction of dip C) Gradient D) Method of Working hydraulic sand stowing. E) Degree of Gassiness : : : : : 16 to 20 m. S 4 deg. 6 min E. 1 in 33. Multi-Section Degree 1. B&P with

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RESERVE : A) Leasehold B) Total Extractable reserves : : 1619 Hectares 21.52MT as on 01/04/2012

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COAL SEAM DETAILS : A) Grade B) Ash C) Moisture D) Calorific value E) Crossing point F) Ignition point G) R.M.R. Value : : : : : : : GCV Grade - G5 12.30% steam & 16.60% slack. 7.50% to 9.62% 5800kcal to 6100 kcal. 124 deg. cent. 198 C in Top section 203 C in Bottom section. 40 in Top Section & 28 in Bottom Section.

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METHOD OF WORKING : A) Development B) Depillaring C) Transport : Bord & Pillar working (LHD Mechanised) : Multi-Section extraction of Coal by hydraulic sand stowing. : By endless haulage upto pit bottom and to surface bysteam winder & by belt in R. O : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : pit bottom

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MAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATORS : A) Type B) H.P. C) Capacity D) Blade Angle E) Water Gauge P V - 200 Axial Flow fan. 150 H P 4800 Cu. Mtr /Min 32 deg. 47 mm. 178.022 m 180.856 m 181.166 m 181.536 m 181.056 m 7.37 Million Gallon 2500 G.P.M. 800 G.P.M. 2450 G.P.M. 2500 G.P.M. 4 For mine 11 KV/3.3 KV :2 MVA. Surface 550 H.P. 1760 KVA 11KV (MSEB)

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R. L. OF MINE ENTRIES : A) H. F. L. of Wardha River B) No. 3 pit C) No. 4 pit D) Fan Drift E) Sand Stowing Bunker

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PUMPING DETAILS : A) Sump Capacity B) Pumping Capacity C) Max expected water by stowing D) Normal make of water E) Installed pump capacity F) Total No. of main pumps

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ELECTRICAL POWER DETAILS : A) Transformer B) Total H.P. installed C) Max. demand D) Power Supply

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SAFETY MEASURES : A) Due to populated basti, kamtee series, M.S.E.B. power line & main railway track - Depillaring operation in conjuction with hydraulic sand stowing is adopted. B) Systematic support rules has been adopted as per D.G.M.S. approval. C) Isolation stoppings are being maintained regularly and in perfect condition. D) All the entrances of mine area mintained 3 m above HFL of Wardha River.

Occupational Health & Safety Policy of Coal India Ltd. & Its Subsidiary Comapny
1) Safety Policy of Coal India Ltd. :The mission of Coal India Ltd. is to provide the planned quantity of Coal eficiently and economically with due regard to safety, conservation and quality. Consistent with this mission, Coal India Ltd. affirms that it assigns the highest importance to the promotion of Safety in its mines. Every endeavor would be made to ensure that there is no compromise in regard to implementation of Safety measure and the objective of bringing about progressive reduction in the accident potential of the Mine would be seriouly pursued. With this end in view, the following safety guidelines are set-forth. 1) Operations and systems will be planned and designed to eliminate or matenally reduce mining hazards. 2) Implement statutory rules and regulation and strenuous efforts made for achieving superior standards of safety. 3) To bring about improvement on working conditions by suitable changes in technology. 4) Provide all material and monetary resources need for the smooth and efficient execution of safety plans. 5) Deploy Safety Personnel wholly for accident prevention work.

6) Organze appropriate forums with employee's representatives for joint consultations on safety matters and secure their motivation and commitment in safety management. 7) Prepare Annual Plan and Long Term Safety Plan at beginning of every calendar year unit wise and for the company to effect improved safety in operations as kper respective geo-mining needs to prepared the unit for onset of monsoon, to fulfill implementation of decisions by committee on safety in our mines and 5 th Safety Conference and to take measures for overcoming accident proneness as may be reflected through study of accident analysis keeping priority to sensitive area of roof falls, haulage, machinery etc. 8) Set up a tramework for execution of the implementation of the Safety Policy and plans through the General Manager of Areas, Agent, Managers and other Safety Personnal of the units.

9) Multi-level monitoring of the implementation of the Safety Plans through Internal Safety organization of the Company HQ and mine at area level. 10) All Senior Executives at all levels of management, will continue to inculcate a safety consciousness and develop involvement in practicing safety towards accident prevention at their functioning. 11) Institute continuous education, training and retraining of all employees with the accent placed on Development of safety oriented skills. 12) Continue efforts to better the living conditions and health of all the employees both in and outside the mine. 3.2.1 :- Interal Safety Organisation ( ISO) :Coal India Ltd has a structured internal Safety Organisation staffed by duly qualified and experienced multi disciplinary team ( engineers from mining and other disciplines ) to keep a constant watch on operations to advice the mine management on Safety matters, to enquire into the causes of each and every mining accident and to suggest measures to avoid recurrence of similar accidents. The ISO also organizes on a continuing basis training and re-training of workmen and supervisors with the objective of bringing about Safety consciousness at all levels and to improve technical knowledge. The ISO at subsidiary level is also a multi-disciplinary team and is headed by Chief General Manager/General Manager/E.D (S&R). At area level there is Area Safety Officer and the Safety Officer of each mine who is appointed as per statutory provisions. These together constitute the ISO. At the holding company (CIL) level, there is an Executive Director ( Safety & Rescue) who is also the member-secretary of CIL Safety Board. The functions of internal Safety Organisations may be summed up as below 1. Scrutinizing plans and schemes of every mine at least once a year with due imphasis on identification of potentially dangerous situations. 2. At least one inspection of a mine in a quarter with the workman's inspector. 3. To maintain at the area and Subsidiary Company level. 4. A list of mining districts or parts of mine together with concerned details which are prone to major accidents/ disasters.

5. To ensure adequate coverage and follow up/monitoring of the implementation of the counter measures. 6. Area Safety Officer to hold meeting with the Managers of the collieries / projects at least once a month to review Safety pertornance of individual mines. 7. Independent scrutiny by ISO of all applications for statutory permission for opening/ reopening of a district, development/ extraction of coal seam in the mine/ district etc. 8. To actively associate ISO at area level in formulation of Annual Action Plan with a view to ensure adequate provision of safety materials required for mine operation. 3.2.2 Safety performance Monitoring : The Coal India Ltd. has been carrying out periodic monitoring of the Safety Status of the mines and the safety performance of the individual Coal Companies through the following Committee / Board3.2.2.1 The Safety Committee at Mine Level :The committee consists of representatives of the management and the workers. The committee is to meet every month. But before the meeting the members of the committee are to visit a mine recover their observations discuss the problems in the meeting and make recommendations for bringing about improvement in Safety Standards. The Safety Officer is the Member-Secretary of the Committee. 3.2.2.2 The Area Safety Cell :This cell is needed by the Area Safety Officer (ASO) who is a part of the ISO and posted in the area to assist the General Manager of the area as well as Chief of Safety of the Coal Company to oversee the implementation of safety measures. 3.2.2.3 The tripartite Safety Committee At Subsidiary Company Level :This Committee consists of representatives from the management, workmen and the DGMS which is to meet once in a quarter for review of the implementation of Safety Policy and Safety performance of the Company. The committee now a days is meeting at an interval of about twice in a year.

3.2.2.4 Coal India Safety Board :

This is headed by the Chairman Coal India CMD S of the Coal Companies, representatives of DGMS and the workers are the members in the Board. The Safety Board is to meet every six month, review the Safety performance of all the Coal Companies, review & formulate new policies ( it required) and set guidelines for improving Safety Standards in the mines. 3.2.2.5 Standing Committee for Safety in Coal Mines :The committee is chaired by the hounrable Minister for Coal. The committee is the Apex Policy Formulation Group for safety and is to meet once in every six months to review safety performance of all the Coal Companies under CIL and all other Coal Companies owned by State and Private and to take decisions for enhancing health & safety standards in Coal Mines. 3.2.3 Activities of Safety & Rescue Organisation of CIL :In order to discharge the functions of co-ordination and monitoring the functioning of different companies and to provide assistance to the chairman of CIL ( head of the holding company) the Safety & Rescue Division of CIL has to perform the following functions 1) Monitoring of Safety Status of mine through. 1. Monthly reports of the safety Status of each and every mine. 2. Safety Audit Report of Mines. 3. Inspection kof mines by the officers of ISO at CIL HQ. Report of Enquiry into Fatal accidents by ISO. 4. Periodic reports received from the ISO of the Subsidiary Companies. 5. Report of inspections by Area GM's. 6. Report of inspection by the Sub-Committee of the CIL Safety Board and other high level committee etc. 2) Monitoring of Safety Performance of Subsidiary Companies. 1. From accident statistics. 2. Monthly Safety Status Review Report received from companies, Progress reports of achievements against.

Annual Action Plan targets on Safety related items. 3) Formulation of programmes for corrective action on the basis of information received. 4) Co-ordination of implementation of corrective measures through coordination meetings with Heads of Safety of Subsidiary companies. 5) enquiries into major accidents and incidences. 6) Monitoring the implementation of the recommendations of the conferences on Mine Safety. Standing Committee on Safety in Coal Mines CIL Safety Board and various Expert Committees. 7) Advising the competent authority in matters relating to the formulation of Policy on Safety Matters. 8) Maintaining close liasion with DGMS in various safety related issues. 9) Association with various committees like Expert Committee on Roof Support constituted by DGMS ( popularly known as Paul Committee ). Committee on Revision of V.T. Rules National Dust Prevention Committee etc. 10) Interaction with manufactures for development and indigenisation of safety items. 11) Technology upgradation in safety related items. Western Coal Field Ltd. is a Subsidiary Company of the Coal India ( holding company) and the policy decision taken by the CIL is to be implemented, executed by the Subsidiary Company through the General Manager / Agent of Areas. Managers and other Safety Personnel of the units and monitored by Internal Safety organizations at the HQ and Area Safety Officers at Area levels. ( NB :- The above report is based on Policy document supplied by WCL and a paper on "Mine Safty in Coal india Ltd. Published in " International Conference on Safety in Mines Research Institutes held in Delhi

The Process of Risk Management

The process of risk management consists of a number of sequential tasks that enable systematic identification of hazards to implementation of risk controls, communication and monitoring for control effectiveness. The committee has been constituted to carry out the Work place Risk Assessment & Control (WRAC) at Ballarpur Colliery 3&4 Pits and the members are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Chairman Secretary Workmen Inspector (Mining) Workmen Inspector (Elect.) Workmen Inspector (Mech.) Management Representative Management Representative Management Representative Management Representative Management Representative Management Representative Management Representative Workers Representative Workers Representative Workers Representative Workers Representative Shri V. Dayaker, Manager. Shri G.K.Gupta, Sr.Manager /S.O. Shri Pravin Dhadve, Sr. Overman Shri Sunil Bapat, Elect. supervisor Shri Raju Potdukhe, Foreman Shri G. Suraj Babu, Colliery Engineer Shri Shashi Shekhar, VO Shri Satyajeet Singh, Manager (Mining) Shri N. Venu, Manager (Mining) Shri Robin Singh, Assit. Manager (Min.) Shri P.G. Kothstane, Sr. Overman Shri Ramesh Kamble, Sr. Overman. Shri Vaibhav Gaikwad, Expl. Carrier Shri Kisan Ingole, Driller Shri Mukhtyar Ahmed, M/S Shri Shyam Shivmanagel, Trammer

** The workmen involved in respective activities were also in the teams.

All the members have been trained before induction to Safety Committee. All the staff likes Overman, Mining Sirdar & Shot firers etc. were involved in the process.

All the workers were made conscious about the process & their on the spot Suggestions were considered.

Procedure:
The fatal, serious and reportable accidents for last 10 years were considered for carrying out the Risk Assessment. The separate committees were formed which included the executive, staff, pit safety committee members and the workmen related to that particular activity. A synopsis of fatal accident & those deemed to be statutory serious was prepared & is given below:FATAL Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 A C C I D E N T S (YEAR 2003 TO 2012) Synopsis of accidents (short description) -----------------------------------------

Statistics NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

SERIOUS ACCIDENTS (YEAR 2003 TO 2012)

Year NOS. Description of accidents 2003 2004 10 3

2005

i. While he was transmitting signals for hauling loaded tubs from face starting inbye side of the curve, the level pulley guiding the rope detached from the place, the rope hit him which caused injury to his left leg. ii. While drillers were drilling hole in the face, one piece of coal from side fell and hit his left leg cause injury. After taking measurement of loaded sand truck, he was sitting on the platform provided for preparing gate pass. During movement of the truck, the platform got hit by the rear portion of the truck and he fell down and got injury to his head. While he was sitting a side of haulage track, a set of empty tubs derailed and hit him which caused injury to right leg.

2006

2007 2008 2009

1 NIL 1

While he was climbing the platform made for supporting the fall, he slipped from the side stitching rope, due to which he fell down on the pipe causing injury to his left side ribs.

2010 2011 2012

NIL NIL 1 While he was coming from the working district through travelling roadway, he slipped down on floor and got injury to left leg.

The technique being analyses in this is based on the perspective which calls for a way of thinking generated by awareness that accidents are not the problem but instead are symptoms of a Mines Problems within this analysis lie question and ultimately the answer to greater question, what option are available to prevent injuries?. The technique answers following four questions: a. What is causing problem at the mine? b. What are the problems? c. What kinds of accidents are resulting from those problems? d. What action can be taken to eliminate or alleviate those causes and therefore reduce the problem and ultimately the accidents?

A Preliminary data analysis was conducted, the causes of these accidents were analyzed and the activities required to avoid those causes were prioritized

The risk assessments of those activities were done as per the decided priority. The existing controls to avoid those accidents were assessed and the residual risk was calculated. Depending upon the seriousness of residual risk, some more controls were further recommended.

RISK ASSISMENT

1. Strata Control / Support Work:

[A] ASSESSMENT OF RISK : A team comprising the following was made for risk assessment: 1. Shri V. Dayaker, Manager. 2. Shri G.K.Gupta, Safety Officer, 3. Shri Satyajeet Singh, Sr. Manager (Min). 4. Shri Doongermal Zinger, MT (Min). 5. Shri Pravin Dhadve, WI (Mining). 6. Shri Shyamrao Mondhe, Roof bolter. 7. Shri Kisan Ingole, Driller. 8. Shri Maroti Chankarpure, Timber Mistry.

Note: Assessment of risk & action plan/treatment / control measures enclosed separately.

1A. ASSESSMENT OF RISK CONTROL/SUPPORT WORK:

Sl. No Hazard / Unsafe conditions / Hazard related to operation RMR not determined for the district SSR not properly framed Risk associated
Likelihood (L)

&

ACTION PLAN/TREATMENT/

CONTROL MEASURES FOR STRATA

Responsibility

Consequence ( C)

Risk Ranking (R )

Current Control

New / Additional Control

Managerial Operational (Logistical)

Roof fall

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RMR of all districts determined.

the

RMR of all the middle section should also be determined. SSR for middle section is to be framed for and to be approved by DGMS.

ISO,WCL

Manager

Roof fall & side fall

15

SSR of all districts framed.

Manager District in charge / Shift in charge/O.M/ M.S District in charge/ Shift/in charge/O.M/ M.S

Unsupported roof

Roof fall

15

Timely supports of exposed roof as per SSR

Manager -

Lack in indicator for strata monitoring

Roof fall & side fall

15

Load Cell /T.T/Glass bearing plate & Indicator props

Close monitoring & maintenance of records.

Area Safety Officer Sub Area Manager.

Lagging in face support more than 1.8m

Roof fall & side fall Roof fall & side fall
Injury to work persons due to roof fall, Health of persons

Timely supports of freshly exposed roof as per SSR.

Proper height of face/regular supply of drill bit & drill rod / proper ventilation. Proper height of face/regular supply of drill bit & drill rod / proper ventilation.

Manager

District in charge / Shift in charge/O.M/ M.S District in charge / Shift in charge/O.M/ M.S

Delay in support of freshly exposed roof Manual drilling

Timely supports of freshly exposed roof as per SSR.

Manager

(Exposure of work persons to freshly exposed roof/dust/heat)

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Dust Masks, Safety goggles Provided/ Ventilation improved.

Hydraulic roof bolting m/c are reqd./more number of dust Masks & safety goggles / auxiliary fans to be provided.

Head Quarter/ Sub Area Manager

Manager/ Ventilation Officer

Poor quality of cement capsule

Roof fall & side fall

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Regular Anchorage Testing of roof bolts.

Frequency increased

to

be

Materials Manger/ Area Safety Officer

District in charge/ Shift in charge.

Lacking in full column grout

Roof fall & side fall Roof fall & side fall Roof fall & side fall Roof fall & side fall

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Regular Tests

Anchorage

Proper Supervision

Manager

District in charge / Shift in charge/O.M/ M.S Manager / District in charge

Unavailability of 10 support materials Untrained support crew

10

Regular supply support material

of

Timely supply of drill bit, drill rod & Cement/ resin capsules

Materials Manager / SAM

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Proper training at VTC, Safety talk at work place & Pit top. Training and Retraining of Supervisors, Disciplinary action Copy of SSR Distributed to all Mining Supervisors & Displayed, Pit top & work place Safety Talk.

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VTO/ Safety Officer District in charge /Shift incharge/ O.M / M.S

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Poor supervision

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Frequency of back shift inspection by senior officers should be increased.

Manager & safety officer-

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Poor knowledge of approved SSR

Roof fall & side fall

10

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Manager/ Safety Officer

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Bad workmanship

Roof fall & side fall

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Regular Anchorage Tests, Physical check, SOP Displayed, Pit top & work place Safety Talk Physical inspection by District in charge/ Shift in charge/O.M/M.S, Proper training of the Dressers.

Training and Retraining of workmen & Supervisors, Disciplinary action

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District in charge / Shift in charge/O.M/ M.S District in charge / Shift in charge/O.M /M.S

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Less than adequate (LTA) Dressing

Roof fall & side fall

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Quality of supervision to be improved

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(2) Fire and Spontaneous heating:[A] ASSESSMENT OF RISK: A team comprising the following was made for risk assessment: Team Members: 1. Shri V. Dayaker, Manager. 2. Shri G.K.Gupta, Safety Officer, 3. Shri Shashi Shekhar, Ventilation Officer 4. Shri N.K. Dwivedi, Overman / Sampling Incharge 5. Shri Pravin Dhadve, Overman / Workman inspector (Min)

Note: Assessment of risk & action plan/treatment / control measures enclosed separately.

2A. ASSESSMENT OF RISK & ACTION PLAN/TREATMENT/ CONTROL MEASURES FOR FIRE AND SPONTANEOUS HEATING:
Sl. No Hazard / Unsafe conditions / Hazard related to operation Risk associated
Likelihood (L) Consequence ( C) Risk Ranking (R )

Responsibility Current Control New / Additional Control Managerial (Logistical) Wood Cuttings in U/G are being regularly removed. Operational

Wood cuttings 1 left in U/G.

May catch fire with self-heating of coal in the vicinity.

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Section In charge, overman

Incombustible material is being spread in the area and water spraying is also done. Electric welding and gas cutting May catch fire in combustible material in the vicinity. The Electric welding and gas cutting is done under the supervision of competent person. SOP has been prepared and followed strictly. _

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Colliery Engineer / Foreman / Section Incharge, overman

Flame safety lamp left unattended

May catch fire in combustible material in the vicinity due to damage of lamp.

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All the competent persons in charge of FSL are instructed to carry it all the time. Sufficient barriers and their superimposition with the adjoining panel are maintained.

The current control has to be ensured strictly.

District in charge/ Shift in charge/O.M/ M.S

Spread of fire from any part of mine.

Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. 2 Loss of property. 5 19

Panel barriers are maintained. Preparatory isolation stoppings are kept ready at strategic places and at the barrier of depillaring district. The unused / disused workings are sectionalized and the goaved out areas are isolated.

The panel barriers should be strictly maintained during the current development. Managers, SO, VO, Concerned section in charge.

_ The complete area except required for the passage of return airways has to be sectionalized.

Spontaneous combustion, fire which can spread in nearby area. Unused workings and return airways Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. Loss of property. 2 5 19

The areas are regularly inspected by the competent persons with automatic gas measuring instruments. The air samples are regularly drawn and analyzed in the laboratory. Records of maintained. the same are

Automatic alarm and triggering type Firefighting arrangement has to be provided.

Safety &
conservation

department, HQ

Managers, SO, VO, Concerned section in charge.

Environmental telemonitoring system has been installed to ascertain the environmental condition of the mine. Fire resistant hydraulic fluid is used.

Use and spillage of oil and hydraulic fluid

May catch fire on coming in contact with ignition source. 2 May catch fire in combustible material in the vicinity area. 4 14

Oil is kept under supervision of proper person. Only required quantity of oil kept and supplied underground. Machines are frequently inspected for oil leakages if any. Records of oil sent underground and returned are maintained. Automatic alarm and triggering type Firefighting arrangement has to be provided SO(E&M)/S E.(E&M) Colliery Engineer, Foreman in charge

May catch fire due to spontaneous heating. Stacked or left coal, shale or carbonaceous material in underground Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. Loss of property.

Coal is not allowed to stack at any place underground. Wherever it is not particular area is sealed off. 2 5 19 Regular inspection Is made. The areas are regularly inspected by the competent persons with Multigas detecting system. _ _

Concern Section incharge, overman and ventilation officer.

May cause methane explosion, subsequently dust explosion and fire in mine or part of mine. 8 Irruption of methane and other combustible gases. Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. Loss of mine property. 2 5 19

The panels and faces are regularly inspected by the competent persons with FSL and automatic gas measuring instruments. Air velocities are maintained to remove the gases. The air samples are regularly taken from roof level and cavities. Records of the same are maintained regularly

Environmental telemonitoring system is installed for automatic gas detection in the mine.

Safety & conservation department, HQ

Ventilation officer, sampling incharge, all shift incharge, overman.

Shortcircuit in electric circuits at substation

May catch fire in cables and combustible material in the vicinity. Coal may catch fire due to heating. Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. May catch fire by excessive heating due to friction. Fire in combustible material and in vicinity area May cause coal dust, firedamp explosion and can promote coal fire. 2 4 14

Regular inspection and monitoring of Substations, cables and electric circuits are being done. -Portable Fire extinguishers and sand kept ready at substation.

Colliery engineer, foreman in charge

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Faulty equipment

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Regular inspection and maintenance of electric equipment and machines is done. Faulty equipment not allowed to run until repaired. Water sprinkling is done at faces, galleries, loading and transfer points. Water sprinkling done at faces before and after blasting.

Faulty equipment should not be allowed to run until the damaged spare is replaced. Sufficient manpower has to be provided to treat the combustible dust with stone dust.

Agent , Sub Area Engineer

Colliery engineer, foreman in charge.

11

Coal dust

Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. Loss of mine property.

19

Air velocities maintained optimum. Regular air samples are taken and analyzed in lab. Records of the same are maintained regularly

Agent

Manager, SO, Section in charge, Ventilation officer and shift incharge.

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Fluid couplings

May cause incentive spark. May catch fire in combustible material in vicinity.

14

Fluid couplings of incombustible material are being used.

The current control has to be ensured strictly

Colliery engineer, foreman in charge

13

Use of combustible brattice cloth, and brake linings

May cause fire due to friction and heating. 2 May catch fire in combustible material in vicinity. 4 14

Brattice cloth, and brake linings and sheave packing of fire resistant material is used.

The current control is being ensured strictly

Manager, VO , SO, and colliery engineer

(3) Inundation:
[A] ASSESSMENT OF RISK:

A team comprising the following was made for risk assessment:

1. Shri V. Dayaker, Manager. 2. Shri G.K.Gupta, Safety Officer, 3. Shri Shashi Shekhar, Ventilation Officer 4. Shri N. Venu, Manager 5. Shri N.K. Dwivedi, Overman / Sampling Incharge 6. Shri Pravin Dhadve, Overman / Workman inspector (Min)

Note: Assessment of risk & action plan/treatment / control measures enclosed separately.

3A. ASSESSMENT OF RISK & ACTION PLAN/TREATMENT/ CONTROL MEASURES FOR INUNDATION:
Hazard / Unsafe conditions / Hazard related to operation Likelihood (L) Consequence ( C) Risk Ranking (R ) Correlation survey has been done and the water bodies on surface are clearly demarcated on the plan. Sufficient hard cover has been ensured and Pillars size below such River, canal, and lake are kept optimum. 2 5 19 No depillaring operation is carried out below such water bodies. All the boreholes within HFL of these water bodies have been grouted. Managerial (Logistical) Opera tional

Sl. No

Risk associated

Current Control

New Additional Control

May cause inrush of water in whole mine or part of mine workings on being connected. 1 Presence of river, nalla at surface. Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. Loss of property. mine

Manager, SO, surveyor.

May cause inrush of water in mine through incline or strata. 2 Rain water, flood Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. Loss of property. mine 2 5 19

All mine openings are more than 3m. above HFL. The drains are made and kept clean to avoid the accumulation of water in and around the mine openings. Sufficient capacity pumps are installed in underground to deal with excessive make of water in rainy season. Regular monitoring of water level at the Wardha river side is strictly ensured by providing of guard during the monsoon.

Sufficient quantity of delivery pipe line along with spare pipes and standby pumps are required to be provided.

Agent , Sub Area Engineer

Manager, SO, Shift incharge, Colliery Engineer & RC clearks.

May cause inrush of water when connected with water body. 3 Fault, dykes and other geological
disturbances

Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. Loss of mine property.

14

All such features are clearly demarcated on the plan and the accumulation of water against them is strictly avoided.

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Manager, SO, surveyor.

Goaf at shallow depth, Subsidence cracks, pot holes and boreholes

May cause inrush of accumulated water in mine workings. Loss of mine property. Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. 2 5 19

Since the depth of cover is about 190 mtrs from surface, there is no danger from subsidence cracks & pot holes. Sufficient capacity pumps are installed in underground to deal with excessive make of water in rainy season. All the boreholes within HFL of these water bodies have been grouted. Due care is taken while approaching such area. Sufficient capacity pumps are installed in underground to deal with excessive make of water in rainy season. _ _

Manager, SO, surveyor.

Sub surface water, potential water bodies and channels in strata, aquifer or any water bearing strata.

May cause inrush of water in mine. May cause seepage of water in workings. Danger to the life of persons employed in mine.

14

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Manager, SO, surveyor. Colliery Engineer

Disused or abandoned water logged workings above or at higher RLs than the present workings.

May cause inrush of water in whole mine or part of mine workings on being connected.

19

60 m. water danger line against all such areas is clearly marked on the plan and surveyors diary is being maintained for pre warning before approaching the line.

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Manager, SO, surveyor, concerne d section in charge.

Dewatering is done by pump routinely. May cause inrush of water on being connected. 2 Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. 4 14 When such galleries are required to be connected with workings, such galleries are physically inspected, at least 3 m. advance boreholes are drilled to drain out the water and are then joined gradually after dewatering.

Waterlogged dip galleries

Manager, SO, surveyor, concerne d section in charge.

(4) Explosives and blasting:

[A] ASSESSMENT OF RISK:

A team comprising the following was made for risk assessment:

1. Shri V. Dayaker, Manager. 2. Shri G.K.Gupta, Safety Officer, 3. Shri N. Venu, Manager/ RO Incharge 4. Shri Pravin Dhadve, WI (Mining) 5. Shri Bandu Sonulkar, Sr. Overman 6. Shri Manohar Bezalwar, Mining Sirdar 7. Shri Vaibhav Gaikwad, Explosive Carrier

Note: Assessment of risk & action plan/treatment / control measures enclosed separately.

4. ASSESSMENT OF RISK & ACTION PLAN/TREATMENT/ CONTROL MEASURES FOR EXPLOSIVES & BLASTING:
Hazard / Unsafe conditions / Hazard related to operation

Sl. No

Risk associated

Likelihood (L)

Conseq -uence
( C)

Risk Ranking
(R )

Current Control

New / Additional Control

Responsibility Managerial (Logistical) Operational

Storage of explosives on surface at any other place than magazine.

Misuse of explosives by unauthorized persons. Storage of explosives can cause accident. Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. May cause loss to mine property Accidental explosion in the magazine. Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. May cause loss to mine property 1 5 15

Storage of explosives is done in approved licensed magazine only. Magazines where explosives are stored and premises where explosives are handled kept in charge of authorized competent persons. Authorized competent person keeps the record of explosive issued and returned. Lightening arrestor at sufficient height is maintained. Earth pit of approved type has been constructed at sufficient distance as per statute. The resistance test is being regularly done and record maintained. Manager, SO/ Magazine in charge

Licensee

Construction and maintenance of safety features at magazine.

15

Licensee

Manager, SO, colliery engineer, Elect. Sup. In charge.

Storage of excessive explosive and detonators in the magazine.

Accidental explosion in the magazine. Danger to the life of persons employed in mine. May cause loss to mine property

Excessive Storage of explosive and detonators in the magazine is strictly prohibited. 1 5 15 _ Licensee

Manager, SO, Magazine in charge and clerks.

Non provision of suitable fencing and armed guard at magazine entrance.

Misuse of explosives by unauthorized persons. Storage of explosives can cause accident.

Suitable fencing and guard are provided at magazine entrance. Carrying of inflammable material in the magazine is prohibited

15

3 arm guards are required for security of the magazine round the clock.

SAM / ASO.

Manager, SO, Magazine in charge and clerks, security in charge.

Cases and containers of substantial construction with locks are used. Use of improper Cases and Containers for explosives and detonators. Accidental blast of explosives due to impact and on being getting charged. Misuse of explosives by unauthorized persons. Cases and containers of galvanized steel are being used for explosives. 1 4 14 Cases and containers for carrying detonators are made of nonconductive material. Detonators are not taken out of containers unless required for immediate use. -_

Manager, SO, Magazine incharge and clerks.

Storage of explosives in underground elsewhere than Reserve station.

Accidental blast of explosives due to impact and on being getting charged.

No explosives are allowed to store except at reserve station in underground and are not taken out except for immediate use. 1 5 15 It is so situated that it is not frequented by workers and are free from overhangs and securely fenced. _ _

Section in charge, overman, M/s, shotfirer.

Construction of reserve station not as per statute.

Accidental blast of explosives due to impact and on being getting charged.

All reserve stations are constructed as per statute having sufficient distance from 1 5 15 energized cables, thoroughly dressed and supported, thickly stone dusted and secured sufficiently. Transport and Use of explosive of in Section incharge, overman,M/S, shotfirer. _ _ Section in charge, overman.

Unsafe transport and Use of explosive in underground.

Accidental blast of explosives due to impact and on being getting charged.

underground, 1 4 14

Preparation

charges, _ _

charging and stemming of holes carried out by or under personal supervision of shotfirer.

Non-use of shot firing tools

Accidental blast of explosives due to impact and on being getting charged.

Shot firers are strictly instructed to use shot firing tools. 1 4 14 No other appliances are allowed to use other than shot firing tools by shot-firer. Only drill which allows clearance of at least 0.3 centimeters over diameter of cartridge of explosives are used. No shot-hole is charge before it is thoroughly cleaned by scraper. _ _

Section incharge, overman, M/s, shotfirer. Section incharge, overman, M/s, shotfirer. Section incharge, overman, M/s, shotfirer.

10

Drilling of blast holes having insufficient dia. Improper cleaning of the drill holes.

Accidental explosives impact .

blast due

of to

14

11

Accidental explosives impact.

blast due

of to

14

Every shot hole is stemmed with sufficient and suitable non inflammable stemming material. 12 Improper and insufficient stemming Blown out cartridges. of 1 4 14 Sand stemming cartridges are used for stemming. No metallic tool or rod used for charging and stemming of explosive in shot holes. _ _

Section incharge, overman, M/s, shotfirer.

Blasting card system is strictly followed. All shots are fired by only DGMS approved shotfiring apparatus. No defective apparatus is allowed to use, faulty apparatus is not issued till it is repaired. The record of the same is maintained Shot firer retains the key of exploder in his possession throughout the shift. Not taking proper precautions while electric shot-firing. Well insulated cable of sufficient length is used by shotfirer. Accidental blast of explosives 1 4 14 Due care is taken to protect shot firing cable from coming in contact with any power or lighting or other electric apparatus. Shot firer himself couples the cable to firing apparatus and after firing and before entering place of firing, disconnect the cable from firing apparatus. The circuit is tested for continuity by inbuilt tester in exploder before firing the shots. Detonators of the same electric resistance are used. _ _ Section incharge, overman, M/s, shotfirer.

13

14

Taking Improper shelter

Injury to the workmen due to fly rocks.

14

Blasting card system is strictly followed. Shot firer with his assistant ensures that all the persons in the vicinity of firing have taken shelter at proper and safe place. Before firing shot-firer gives warning, by efficient signals or other means over the entire area falling within danger zone. Due care is taken while two working places approaches each other or if parting is within 4.5 m. No shots fired unless the place itself and all accessible places , including roof and sides, within a distance of 18 m. are checked for the presence of inflammable gases and found not traceable Presence of misfires is thoroughly checked by the shot firer.

Section in charge, overman, M/s, shotfirer.

15

Not checking presence of inflammable gases before firing the shots. Improper check after blast for the presence of misfires. Improper dealing with misfire or accidental contact of drill rod with misfire.

Firedamp Explosion

15

Section in charge, overman, M/s, shotfirer. Section in charge, overman, M/s, shotfirer. Section in charge, overman, M/s, shotfirer.

16

Accidental blast of explosives due to impact of machinery. Accidental blast of explosives due to impact of drill rod.

15

17

15

All the blasted coal is thoroughly cleaned and any presence of misfire is checked before further drilling. Misfires are relieved properly as per statute in the presence of overman.

(5) Dressing of roof/sides

ASSESSMENT OF RISK: A team comprising the following was made for risk assessment:1. Shri V. Dayaker, Manager. 2. Shri G.K.Gupta, Safety Officer 3. Shri Satyajeet Singh, Sr. Manager (Min) 4. Shri Ashok Kamble, Sr. Overman 5. Shri Pravin Dhadve, WI (Mining) 6. Shri Maroti Chankarpure, Timber Mistry 7. Shri Moreshwar Ramteke, Dresser

Note: Assessment of risk & action plan/treatment / control measures enclosed separately.

5. ASSESSMENT OF RISK & ACTION PLAN/TREATMENT/ CONTROL MEASURES FOR DRESSING OF ROOF /SIDES:

Sl. No

Hazard / Unsafe conditions / Hazard related to operation Poor Inspection by Supervisor before Engaging the person.

Risk associated

Likelihood (L)

Consequenc e ( C)

Risk Rank -ing (R )

Responsibility
Current Control New / Additional Control

Managerial (Logistical)

Operational

-Proper inspection of site by supervisor. Fall of roof / sides 2 5 19 -Periodical training of the supervisors as per recommendations of National Safety Conference.

Manager/
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O/M M/S

SO

Breaking of lumps from the safe place. -Dressing of over hangs, ledges & disturbed zone near fault /slip & also near heightened portion from the safe place Supervisors should ensure the safety & security of the positioning site at every step.

Improper positioning of the dresser

O/M M/S

Fall of roof / sides

19

a) Fall of dressed lump on to the dresser by sliding along the crowbar. (b)Fall of roof or sides on the person engaged due to in-sufficient length of the crow-bar or having the site of dressing out of reach of the tools. (c)Fall of roof & sides nearby while dressing or indication of fall in goof.

-Use of suitable hexagonal crow-bar having suitably located reflector ring. - Use of frames, platform/ empty drum, testing bamboos, hexagonal crow bar, long dressing rod/bamboo. -The escape route is maintained clean & free of obstructions.

-Supervisors should ensure the use of such crowbars. Supervisors should ensure the use of such suitable tools. -Supervisor should ensure that the way to the work site should be dressed & wellsupported before proceeding towards the work site.

Shift in charge

Use of improper crow-bar in dressing

Section in charge S/O

19

O/M M/S

(6) Chute operation (Surface):

ASSESSMENT OF RISK: A team comprising the following was made for risk assessment:1. Shri V. Dayaker, Manager. 2. Shri G.K.Gupta, Safety Officer 3. Shri Satyajeet Singh, Sr. Manager (Min) 4. Shri G.Suraj Babu, Colliery Engineer 5. Shri Pravin Dhadve, WI (Mining) 6. Shri Suresh Gohane, Sr. Overman 7. Shri Kishor Yelle, Asst. Foreman (Mech.) 8. Shri Shankar Itankar, C.B. Operator

Note: Assessment of risk & action plan/treatment / control measures enclosed separately.

7. ASSESSMENT OF RISK & ACTION PLAN/TREATMENT/ CONTROL MEASURES FOR SAND TRANSPORT & STOWING ENCLUDING CHUTE OPERATION (SURFACE):
Responsibility Sl. No Hazard / Unsafe conditions / Hazard related to operation Risk associated Likelihood (L) Consequence ( C) Risk Rank -ing (R ) (Logistical) Sand transport 1 from river Sand measurement at sand measuring post Unloading of sand in stock yard near overhead power line. Unloading of sand over ramp of bunker/stock Injury to contractor worker by loading m/c Fall of person from truck. Loading under supervision of contractor supervisor. -Contractor supervisor. New / Additional Control Manage Opera rial tional

Current Control

--1 2 8 Supervision of contractor supervisor. ----Electrocution 1 2 10 Installation of goal post near power line. --Sand stowing in charge Sand stowing in charge --Contractor supervisor.

Toppling of truck

12

Width of ramp should be sufficient.

Failure of barricade

Trapping of person

13

Work should be done after stopping of stowing only.

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Overman/ Mining sirdar

Irregular Inspection of bunker by authorize foreman for any damage of chute. -Fall of object /coal pieces from the bunker. Inspection of bunker from top

Dislodging of the loose & unstable parts or segments of the bunker/chute. Injuries to the operator

-Wearing of helmet

Operation from the safe distance. Regular cleaning and timely replacing of the foot plates. Colliery Engineer & Foreman

14 -Regular cleaning of bunker no over loading

7 Fall of person from the pathway or bunker

Injuries to the operator.

-Maintenance of proper path way having suitable hand rails & foot plates of sufficient thickness. -Regular cleaning of bunker no over loading

Colliery Engineer Foreman

- Cleaning bunker.

below -Regular cleaning has to be ensured.

Clearance below bunker

Damage to the chute & bunker, which may lead to the collapse.

14

-The overloading & spillage from the bunker is being avoided. -Avoid overcrowding of vehicles & not allowing any unauthorized driver to operate the vehicles. -The security check of license of the drivers has to be ensured.

Foreman (Mech.)

Collision of vehicles with the parts of chute or bunker. Loading of coal into tippers. -Fall of object /coal pieces from the bunker. -Fall of person from the platform. -Over loading of the vehicles. Injuries to the operator. Injuries to the operator. -Fall of coal below the chute reducing clearance.

- Wearing of helmet Suitable platform with side fencing has been provided. 2 3 9 -No un-authorized person is allowed to be present within premises or to operate the chute

-The hydraulically operated chute with remote operation has to be installed for sand stowing bunker.

Colliery Engineer

(7) SDL/LHD operation:

ASSESSMENT OF RISK:

A team comprising the following was made for risk assessment:1. Shri V. Dayaker, Manager. 2. Shri G.K.Gupta, Safety Officer 3. Shri G.Suraj Babu, Colliery Engineer 4. Shri J. Rajesh, Manager (E&M) 5. Shri Pravin Dhadve, WI (Mining) 6. Shri Raheman Khan, Mech. Fitter 7. Shri Raju Patekar, Fitter 8. Shri Imamdam Durgaiyya, S.D.L. Operator

Note: Assessment of risk & action plan/treatment / control measures enclosed separately.

7. ASSESSMENT OF RISK & ACTION PLAN/TREATMENT/ CONTROL MEASURES FOR SDL/LHD OPERATION:

Sl. No

Hazard / Unsafe conditions / Hazard related to operation

Risk associated

Likelihood (L)

Consequence

Risk Ranking (R )

Responsibility Current Control New / Additional Control Managerial (Logistical) Operational

( C)

Poor condition of brakes (service brake, parking brake, Emergency brake).

Risk of uncontrolled movement of machine causing injury to operator and other workman

14

Service controls are effectively maintained.

-More effective system may be provided

SAE , S&C Deppt. HQ Colliery Engineer, Foreman

Poor condition of lights. 2 front light: rear lights

Injury to operator and other workman due to Low visibility.

Proper lights provided maintained.

are and

Colliery Engineer, -Elect. supervisor --

Non availability of proper AVA / bell.

injury to workman due to movement along the route of SDL/LHD

SAE , 2 3 9 Pre start AVAs are provided to make the persons alert. S&C Dept. HQ Colliery Engineer, Foreman

Use of nonapproved 4 Hydraulic oil and leakage in tank.

Injury to workman due to fire in the fuel, Loss of machinery.

DGMS approved fire resistance oil and hoses are used in the machine to avoid catching fire to the fuel, oil tank properly maintained. Cable are properly jointed and maintained.

SAE , -S&C Dept. HQ

Colliery Engineer, Elect. supervisor Colliery Engineer, Elect. supervisor

Poor insulation /damaged flexible cable:

Poor insulation damaged cable may lead to the electrocution.

SAE , High strength cables are required to be provided. E&M Deppt. HQ

Poor condition/ Non availability of canopy

Injury to workman due to roof fall.

14

Provided maintained.

and

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Non availability of bucket and boom lock pin arrangement.

Injury to workman due to the failure of sluice valve &trapping the maintenance crew under the bucket or bucket arm.

Boom lock pin arrangement provided and additional support is being given under the bucket while maintenance.

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Colliery Engineer

Forman (Mech.)

Pilot switch operation not in working order.

Electrocution to the workman.

This is provided and maintained to avoid continuous supply of power to the machine when machine is not in operation. Proper notice boards are displayed at all entries along the route of SLD/LHD to avoid Injury to workman due to entry and collision with machine.

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Non display of proper notice boards along the route of SDL/LHD.

Injury to workman due to entry and collision with SDL/LHD.

14

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-Improper pre-start check of oil and lubricant levels and general condition of safety devices. Pre-start check of oil and lubricant levels and general condition of cable canopy, AVA, brakes and other safety devices is being done. Operator, -Fitter , Foreman.

10

Loss of machinery parts and Injury to workman.

(8) Pump operation:

ASSESSMENT OF RISK:

A team comprising the following was made for risk assessment:1. Shri V. Dayaker, Manager. 2. Shri G.K.Gupta, Safety Officer 3. Shri G.Suraj Babu, Colliery Engineer 4. Shri P.J. More, Subordinate Engg. (Ele.) 5. Shri Haridwar, Asst. Foreman 6. Shri Gurdas Girde, Pumpkhalasi 7. Shri Ashok Raghunath, Pumpkhalasi
Note: Assessment of risk & action plan/treatment / control measures enclosed separately.

8. ASSESSMENT OF RISK & ACTION PLAN/TREATMENT/ CONTROL MEASURES FOR PUMP OPERATION:
Sl. No Hazard / Unsafe conditions / Hazard related to operation Likeli -hood (L)
Consequence

Risk assoc-iated

Risk Rank -ing (R )

Responsibility Current Control New / Additional Control

Managerial (Logistical)

Operational

( C)

Sinking of machine/Mine due to low discharge capacity of pump..

Loss of machinery /Pump

Periodic inspection of pump by the authorized Foreman.

Periodic measurement of pump discharge by V notch and timely maintenance of pumps. Timely supply of pipe line and spare parts

Sub area Engineer

Colliery Engine er, Forem an

General condion 2 Risk of roof and side fall. Injury to pump khalasi 2 2 5

Roof support with roof bolting and W-strap

Erection of cogs and props.

Section In charge, SO

Insufficient illumination.

Due to darkness risk of Injury to pump khalasi.

Lighting has been provided in additional to hand held cap lamps.

Manag er , White washing and additional lighting to be done. -Colliery Engine er

Insufficient ventilation and occurrence of gases.

Risk of dangerous gas may affect the pump khalasi.

13

All pump khalasi are VT trained and carries Flame safety lamp.

Advance gas detecting equipment should be made available with pump khalasi.

V.O.-

Non availability of proper communication system.

Risk to Mine and pump khalashi in emergency.

Proper telephonic communication made available any time

C.E.

Non availability of proper gauge for measuring water level.

Risk of confusion to new pump khalasi and drowning of pump.

Water level has been demarcated properly

Provision of proper gauge to pump khalasi for measuring water level.

Colliery Engine er

Non availability of proper boards having safe code of practices.

Injury to pump khalasi

Proper boards having safe code of practices have been provided at all pump stations.

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S.O.

(9) Belt operation:-

ASSESSMENT OF RISK:

A team comprising the following was made for risk assessment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Shri G.K. Gupta, Safety Officer Shri G.Suraj Babu, Colliery Engineer Shri N. Venu, Manager Shri Mohan Manda, Asst. Manager(Mech.) Shri Devndra Umare, Fitter Shri Vikas Gonde, C.B. Operator

Note: Assessment of risk & action plan/treatment / control measures enclosed separately.

9. ASSESSMENT OF RISK & ACTION PLAN/TREATMENT/ CONTROL MEASURES FOR BELT OPERATION:

Sl. No

Hazard / Unsafe conditions / Hazard related to operation

Risk associated

Likeli -hood (L)

Consequence ( C)

Risk Ranking (R )

Responsibility Current Control New / Additional Control Managerial (Logistical) Authorized, Experienced & V. T. Trained operators are deployed with Proper clothing. SOP distributed. Checking of all safety devices by operator. Opera tional Shift In charge, SO

Deployment of untrained /Inexperienced operator

Injury to himself & other.

Operator to follow duty card system .

Operator not doing Prestart check.

Injury to himself & others 2 Damage to M/C 5 9

Check by the electrician to be done. More Nos. of AVA to be Provided.

Shift In charge, Elect &Mech. F/M, Colliery Engineer.

Telephonic talk with tail end attendant/chute operator.

Cleaning of belt in movement

Phalanges Caught between the moving parts. 2 Injury to belt operator 3 9

All operators have been instructed not to clean the belt in movement.

Hand Shovels devoid of T has been provided. Belt to be fenced from both the Sides.

Shift In charge,

Mech. F/M, Colliery Engineer

Heavy spillage of coal due to overflow of transfer point. 4 Jamming of Coal transfer point Snapping of Belt conveyor. Injury to cleaner. 2 2 4

Manual Sequence control has been provided in some of the belts.

Automatic Sequence control has to be provided in all the belts & to be brought in operation.

Colliery Engineer, Elect & Mech. F/M.

Tail end guard Duck plate has been provided 5 Cleaning at tail end Injury to cleaner 2 2 4 Platform portion. at height

Inter Coupled gate to guard & Dust trolley to be provided.

Colliery Engineer, Elect & Mech. F/M.

Pull chord wire & signaling wires provided all along the belt. 6 Non stoppage of belt in emergency Injury to person, Damage to belt. 2 3 9

Shift wise check of pull chord to be ensured.

Shift Incharge, Manager, SO, Mech. F/M, Colliery Engineer.

Proper cleaning & white washing of TR along belt. Injury to person due tofall of coal lamp from belt. Injury more & side belt. Drainage. 2 3 9 Lights. Fencing Belt Alignment. Dressing. Chocking of boulder at mouth. Injury to chute operator. Falling of lump while clearing chute. Long crow bar provided. Weight added to handle. 8 Chute operating. 3 2 8 Holes provided in bunker chute.

Travelling of person beside belt

Sufficient side clearance to be maintained at few places. Frequency of light to be increased.

Manager, SO, Mech . F/M, Colliery Engineer.

Cleaners Provided. 9 Jamming of rollers Damage to roller of belt 2 2 5 Rollers regularly Replaced

More reqd.&

Cleaning

Mech . F/M, Colliery Engineer. Manager, SO Colliery Engineer. Manager, SO Colliery Engineer

Rollers to replaced. Cleaning in vicinity reqd.

be the

Safety Devices in G.E.B & V.C.B maintained. 10 Maintenance (Electrical) Injury to Electrician 2 3 9 Use of PPE. Duty cards provided. Duty cards provided. 11 Maintenance (Mech.) Injury to fitter 2 3 9 Code Of Practice issued and displayed.

Damaged tools to be replaced frequently. Compliance to be ensured. Damaged tools to be replaced frequently.

12

Safety devices like - pull chord, AVA, rigid fencing of moving part not provided.

Phalanges Caught. Injury to operator, cleaner & chute man. 2 3 9 Pull chord, AVA & fencing of moving part provided Flexible fencing at few places to be replaced by Rigid one. Colliery
Engineer

14

Non availability 0f firefighting arrangement.

Damage of belt in case of fire due to friction. Injury to person. Phalanges Caught. Injury to operator, cleaner & chute man.

Provided places

at

required

Agent , Sub Area Engineer Third alternative system to facilitated the verbal communication

Manager, SO Colliery Engineer Manager, SO Colliery Engineer

15

Poor communication system signaling/Telephone.

Signaling /Telephone are perfectly maintained.

Agent , Sub Area Engineer

(11) Material handling

[A] ASSESSMENT OF RISK:

A team comprising the following was made for risk assessment: 1. Shri V. Dayaker, Manager. 2. Shri G.K.Gupta, Safety Officer 3. Shri G.Suraj Babu, Colliery Engineer 4. Shri Raju Potdukhe, WI (Mech.) 5. Shri Suresh Gohane, Sr. Overman 6. Shri Mohan Gaurkar, Tyndle 7. Shri Sambhashiv Mahure, Tyndle 8. Shri Sakinala Shankar Mallaya, Tyndle

The team analyzed past accidents and it was found that material handling comprises of the following activities:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Transport of materials from regional store to mine. Transport of materials from mine stores to no.2 incline top. Transport of materials from no.2 incline top. to UG unloading point. Transport of materials from unloading point to work site vice-versa Transport of material from one place to another at UG {shifting}

It was seen that majority of accident occur while, I] Transporting material from UG loading point to work site and vice versa and II] While shifting of material in UG.
Note: Assessment of risk & action plan/treatment / control measures enclosed separately

11A. ASSESSMENT OF RISK & ACTION PLAN/TREATMENT/ CONTROL MEASURES FOR MATERIAL HANDLING:

Sl. No

Hazard / Unsafe conditions / Hazard related to operation

Risk associated

Likelihood (L)

Consequ ence ( C)

Risk Ranking (R )

Responsibility Current Control New / Additional Control Managerial (Logistical) Operat ional

Unloading of material from tubs/trolley 1.Toppling of tub/trolley 2. Fall of material on persons engaged. 3.Contact of workman with sharp edges/protruding parts of material 4.Fall of person while carrying & while loading /unloading

Trapping of work person in between the sides/floor and tub/trolley causing injury to his phalanges or other bodyparts

2 2

4 3

14 9 Unloading of material is being done at places having sufficient side clearances

-Provision Suitable platform unloading points

of at O/M , F/M

-Use of Chain Pulley Block, Rope, Turfer and bamboo.

2 Serious injury to the workers

Manual transport of material to the worksite 1.Trapping of phalanges of the work person in between the sides/floor and the object handled 2. Fall of person due to failure of pulling rope 3. Fall of person due to slippage or other reason 4. Trapping of phalanges of the work person due to collision amongst engaged workmen. 5. Fall of object 2 - Injury to his phalanges or other bodyparts 2 - Injury to work person on his head or back 2 3 9 3 9 - Hand gloves are provided to all material handling crew. -Safe & clean transport route having sufficient side & roof clearances to be identified and used for material transportation. 4 14 -Clear, safe operating guide line for different shape and size of material has been issued

-Use of Chain Pulley Block, Rope, Turfer and bamboo Proper supervision and continuous training and re-training of all persons. -Formation of safe operation guidelines Safety officer Training, awareness and only authorized persons to be engaged O/M , F/M

- Injury to the foot/toe lower part of bod

(12 ) MAN RIDING

[A] ASSESSMENT OF RISK:

A team comprising the following was made for risk assessment: 1. Shri V. Dayaker, Manager. 2. Shri G.K.Gupta, Safety Officer 3. Shri J. Rajesh, Colliery Engineer 4. Shri Raju Potdukhe, WI (Mech.) 5. Shri Pravin Dhadve, Sr. Overman 6. Shri Sunil Bapat, Elec. Supervisor 7. Shri Devendra Bhatarkar, Mech. Fitter 8. Shri Mahesh Batti, Operator

At Ballarpur Colliery 3&4 Pits, Man riding System had been installed and in operation since October 2012. Till date, there is no accident in this system. The Risk Assessment has been done keeping in view, safety of the manpower using it and the safety of the machines.

12A. ASSESSMENT OF RISK & ACTION PLAN/TREATMENT/CONTROL MEASURES FOR MAN RIDING (UNDERGROUND)
Hazard / Unsafe condition / Hazard related to Operation Signaling arrangement Likeli hood (L) Conseq uence (C) Risk Ranking (R) Responsibility Current Control Signaling arrangement are available as audio, visual and telecommunication Pull cord switch & Its cable are available Both limit switches are available and are in good condition Speed indicator is available in good condition Switch available in good condition and maintaining properly Regular inspection and maintenance of extinguisher and sand bucket make available at emergency New / Additional Control Audio visual alarm are required in adequate distance for better communication Use DGMS approved strength cable and without joints -Managerial (logistical) Operational

Sl. No

Risk associated

Miss understanding between operators May cause accident if man cant able to stop at emergency Broken rope may cause accident

19

Manager & Safety Officer

Colliery Engineer Colliery Engineer, Foreman Incharge Colliery Engineer, Foreman Incharge Colliery Engineer, Foreman Incharge Colliery Engineer, Foreman Incharge Colliery Engineer, Foreman Incharge

Pull Cord Switch & Its cable

19

Manager & Safety Officer

Upper limit and Lower limit Switch

15

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Unavailability of Speed indicator

Overspeed may cause accident May cause accident if system works in Emergency switch mode May catch fire by excessive heating due to friction

19

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Fault Emergency Switch

19

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Unavailability of Fire Extinguisher and Sand Bucket

19

Manager & Safety Officer

May occur serious/ Unavailability of First fatal if person not 2 Aid Box got first aid immediately Improper Fencing Unauthorized person entry may cause accident May cause injury to riding person 1

19

10

Split in Man riding rope

19

10

Inadequate curve in man riding

May cause accident at curve points Suffocation while riding may cause collision of person

15

First boxes are available at recommended points Starting and ending point and its equipment are properly fenced Regular inspection and proper maintenance of rope is done Well design, regular inspection and proper maintenance of curve area is done Ventilation is well maintained all along the man riding Lighting arrangement provided along the man riding. Regular inspection and proper maintenance is done Proper maintenance of chair. Adequate teach about the riding

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Safety Officer

Foreman Incharge

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Safety Officer

Foreman Incharge Colliery Engineer, Foreman Incharge Colliery Engineer, Foreman Incharge Ventilation Officer, Foreman Incharge Colliery Engineer, Foreman Incharge

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11

Improper ventilation

14

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12

Inadequate lighting

May lead collision and injury

Radium sticker may improve direction signals

13

Improper chair & inadequate distance between chair

May cause accident by collision

14

More training class about the man riding to the persons

Safety Officer, Training Officer

Colliery Engineer, Foreman Incharge

14

Improper support

May cause roof fall and side fall Fallen of post may cause accident to person and damage to rope Coal dust may cause breathing problem May cause accident due to over usage of damaged spare May cause damage / wear & tear of spare parts and injury to person May cause corrosion to rope and other spare parts

22

Supporting is done well and regular inspection are also done Regular anchorage testing is done Source of dust producing is not there DGMS approved spares only used

Roof stretching at all junction will improve the system

Manager & Safety Officer

15

Improper goal post girder Improper dust suppression

19

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Colliery Engineer, Foreman Incharge Colliery Engineer, Foreman Incharge Colliery Engineer Colliery Engineer

16

14

Fitting of pipe line along man riding Keeping of extra spares in stores Expert may be called for throughout inspection of system for every 6 month --

Manager & Safety Officer

17

Improper spares

18

Colliery Manager

18

Improper inspection of system

14

Inspection should be done by competent person Seepage roof areas are covered and water diverted to drains

Sub Area Manager

Colliery Manager & Colliery Engineer Shift Incharge & Foreman Incharge

19

Seepage of water

21

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