Explosives Inspectorate | Alert | No.114 V 1 | 09 January 2024
An AB-triple combination fully loaded with security sensitive ammonium nitrate (SSAN) emulsion, parked at the mine security gate, had a failed alternator bearing resulting in a fire.
The operator called an emergency as per mine site procedure, and successfully deployed a fire extinguisher against the fire.
The investigation identified that a failed bearing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fitted alternator caused the fire.
Investigations are ongoing and further information may be published as it becomes available. The information in this publication is what is known at the time of writing.
We issue Safety Notices to draw attention to the occurrence of a serious incident, raise awareness of risks, and prompt assessment of your existing controls.
A. Explosives Act 1999
B. Explosives Regulation 2017
Contact: Haydn Isaac, Principal Inspector of Explosives , +61 7 4936 0142 haydn.isaac@rshq.qld.gov.au
Issued by Resources Safety & Health Queensland
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