Mining Safety Report
Table of Contents
Introduction to Report:
This project was researched through a variety of means that includes literary articles, books, company reports and websites.
Much of the information was sourced from Australian news websites and databases.
For the projection of financial costs, the annual reports of mining companies were used as a reference point. For instance, the $1,000 cost per employee per year was a round number that was taken after looking at companies such as BHP Biliton and Rio Tinto.
Besides this, research into risk assessment theories and text books led to the development of the risk assessment model for this report.
Interviews with friend’s parents that were working in the mining industry also provided valuable insight and information.
For the hazards and risks segment, a combination of accident reports as well as personal visualization was used to determine the various risks and mitigating factors.
Background:
UG Coal Mining is a business conglomerate started by Abel Boniface in 1998 dealing with the mining, extraction, cleansing and processing of coal for local and export purposes. The firm’s main office sits at the heart of Perth’s Central Business District with 4 other branches in Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin and Adelaide.
The organization enjoyed a record turnover of $2.2 billion for the financial year ended 2011/2012 having secured a huge resource contract with BHP Billiton (involving exports to China) for the next 10 years. With 150 employees and counting at its helm, UG Coal is set for an IPO listing in 2013.
UG Coal Mining’s primary focus includes underground coal mining using room and pillar as well as long mining for extractions purposes. Its main operational areas covers, coal preparation, coal handling, precision mining engineering, warehousing and transportation.
However, in view of Australia’s strict stance on mining injuries, UG Coal Mining has hired
Introduction to Report:
This project was researched through a variety of means that includes literary articles, books, company reports and websites.
Much of the information was sourced from Australian news websites and databases.
For the projection of financial costs, the annual reports of mining companies were used as a reference point. For instance, the $1,000 cost per employee per year was a round number that was taken after looking at companies such as BHP Biliton and Rio Tinto.
Besides this, research into risk assessment theories and text books led to the development of the risk assessment model for this report.
Interviews with friend’s parents that were working in the mining industry also provided valuable insight and information.
For the hazards and risks segment, a combination of accident reports as well as personal visualization was used to determine the various risks and mitigating factors.
Background:
UG Coal Mining is a business conglomerate started by Abel Boniface in 1998 dealing with the mining, extraction, cleansing and processing of coal for local and export purposes. The firm’s main office sits at the heart of Perth’s Central Business District with 4 other branches in Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin and Adelaide.
The organization enjoyed a record turnover of $2.2 billion for the financial year ended 2011/2012 having secured a huge resource contract with BHP Billiton (involving exports to China) for the next 10 years. With 150 employees and counting at its helm, UG Coal is set for an IPO listing in 2013.
UG Coal Mining’s primary focus includes underground coal mining using room and pillar as well as long mining for extractions purposes. Its main operational areas covers, coal preparation, coal handling, precision mining engineering, warehousing and transportation.
However, in view of Australia’s strict stance on mining injuries, UG Coal Mining has hired
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