WORKING WITH LHD’s-

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

PRESENTED BY,

KODATI SAMBASIVA RAO.

DY.MANAGER
GDK.NO.5 INCLINE.
LOCATION
 SCCL HISTORY
• SCCL is a State Level Enterprise of Government
TELANGANA STATE .The Government of India has
started participation in the equity from the year 1960.

• The equity capital is shared in the ratio of 51:49 between

Government of TELANGANA STATE and Government
of India respectively.
 ABOUT SINGARENI
• Mining coal since 1889
• Christened as Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd. on 23rd
December, 1920.
• Since 1945 it became a Government company as The
Nizam of Hyderabad acquired the shares.
• From 1960, the Government of India participated with
49% share and the remaining 51% is with Government
of AP.
Our Technology- underground.
Technology
•Conventional underground mining
•SDL & LHD
•Road Headers
•Longwall
•Blasting Gallery
•Continuous Miners
 Singareni Mile stones
• Machine mining ( Joy loader & shuttle cars) in 1948.
• Electric coal drills in 1951.
• Electric cap lamps in 1953
• Flameproof electric equipment in 1954
• 3D Laser Scanner (for mine survey) in 2007
• ERP ( SAP) in 2008 ( first Govt. Coal producing Company)
• Diesel operated UG machinery : 2008
• Light weight Cap Lamps 2009 /2010
• Air conditioning of UG Mine – 2012
PRESENT STATUS OF SCCL
• Presently Singareni operates 29 underground mines and 19
opencast mines.
• Annual Coal Target 2017-18
» Coal – 66.6 Million tonnes
• Achieved - 61.77 Mt upto 30-3-2018
• Annual coal Target for 2016-17 – Coal – 53.10 Mt
Achieved - 61.09 Mt

Total Employees 56,282 (as on 31-03-2018)

 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
WHILE UTILISATION OF LHD.
1. Unauthorised driving.
2. Uncontrolled movement of
LHD.
3. Negligent driving.
4. Utilisation of untrained
person
5. Unauthorised operation by
standing on bucket.
6. Not providing corner belts.
7. Brake failure.
8. Absence of warning devices.
9. Improper hyd.hose
connections.
10. Improper canopy.
Trained person employed for operation and to
follow SOP as per reg.217& 208.
Ensured by the MS/OM reg 48/47
 see the operations carried out as per SOP. And
ensured by the OM.
All Corners belts shall be provided to avoid
damage of cableat corners

 Maintenance of machinery properly and
ensuring the working condition of equipment
before operating - reg 213
 Any defect found inform to superiors
immidiatly
 Canopy shall be provided always to LHD-reg
214.
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
WHILE UTILISATION OF LHD.
11.Tyre burst Regular maintenance shall be done
12.Tyre inflation pressure. as per maintenance schedule reg
208,209,213
13.Tyre replacement.
While tyre replacement & bolts
14.Tyre wheel bolts tightening. tightening follow the COP reg110 .

15.Improper anchorage of cable Proper anchorage to be fixed reg

209
16.I bolt to be provided for
lifting to change the roll back ensure status of I bolts, before
cylinders& motor. commencement of work -reg 208.
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
WHILE UTILISATION OF LHD.
17. LHD tyre transport loading and Transportation of LHD tyre
unloading. loading and unloading as per
COP (reg110) reg 208.
18. Inadequate manpower. Adequate manpower shall be
provided relevant to work as per
COP,SOP.
19. Using unrecommended oils,  Use only manufacturer
improper handling, filling and recommended oils and proper
spillage. equipment and tool for handling
and filling to prevent the spillage
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
WHILE UTILISATION OF LHD.
20. Failure of safety futures (Temp.
switch, low level oil switch, over limit
switch, Stop button, emergency stop
button, foot switch, AVA and lights)
21. Non functioning of fire fighting
arrangement.
Use approved/specified type
appliances shall be used-reg 208
 Every person in charge of any
missionary apparatus or appliances
shall before commencing work see
that it is in proper working order-reg
213
Examine all the equipment material
and arrangement provided for fire
fighting and shall discharge refill the
fire extinguishers any deficiency found
immediately remedied and ensure
these are in proper working order -
reg139
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
WHILE UTILISATION OF LHD.
22. Transport of material:
Using LHD for transportation of
material such as Bricks, Chock
timber, Drive unit, Belt material,
Axels, Motors, and Tyres.
23. Toppling of LHD.
24. Failure of power while moving in
gradient with load or empty.
LHD shall not be used for
transportation of any material
which is endanger to the safety of
the employed persons and
equipment.
 In charge of the LHD shall not be
permit to do malpractice works
and ensure to follow the COP and
SOP-reg 110 and 208.
Proper parking break shall be
applied and stoppers shall be
placed all tyres properly and
fenced off approaches towards
down from LHD.
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
WHILE UTILISATION OF LHD.
25. LHD Marching
(Surface to Underground ,
Seam to Seam, within the seam
and within the districts/panels)
26. Not following SOP for regular
maintenance and repair.
 LHD Marching should be carried
under direction of supervisor as
per guidelines of concerned
Engineers and follow the COP.
reg-208
 To prevent the accidents and to
provide the safety, health,
convenience and discipline of
the persons so employed the
implementation of safe COP is
required and should be ensured
by concerned Engineer. reg-208.
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
WHILE UTILISATION OF LHD.
27. Inadvertent entry of persons  District Sirdar shall be
in the LHD plying area. communicated to all the
workmen in the district/panel
about movement of LHD route
and operations carried out as
per COP reg-48.
Ensured by the district overman.
Reg-47.
 LOAD HAUL DUMPER SAFETY FEATURES.

1. HEAD LIGHTS
2. OPERATOR’S CANOPY
3. DUMP VALVE
4. PARKING BRAKES & SERVICE BRAKES
5. GONG BELL
6. AUDIO VISUAL ALARM
 LOAD HAUL DUMPER SAFETY FEATURES.

7. EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON

8. DEAD MAN SWITCH
9. FLOAT SWITCH
10. TEMPERATURE SWITCH
11. CABLE OVERRIDING SWITCH
12. PILOT CORE PROTECTION
13. PUSH BUTTON STATION
14. BRAKE ACCUMULATORS
15. HOUR METER READING
 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF
LOAD HAUL DUMPERS
DESCRIPTION 912E LHD [OLD] 912E LHD [NEW]
ELECTRIC MOTOR 100HP,550V,1470RPM 100HP,550V,1470RPM
TRANSMISSION HEAVY DUTY CLARKE HEAVY DUTY CLARKE
TRANSMISSION 32000 SERIES TRANSMISSION 32000 SERIES
BUCKET PUSH PLATE PAY 4000KGS 4000KGS
LOAD
BUCKET BREAKOUT FORCE 6700KGS 6700KGS
BUCKET CAPACITY 2.7 CU.M HEAPED 3.0 CU.M HEAPED
AXLE DETAILS NO SPIN, PLANETARY WHEEL NO SPIN, PLANETARY WHEEL ENDS,
ENDS, OIL IMMERSED BRAKES, OIL IMMERSED BRAKES, DAVID
DAVID BROWN BROWN
MACHINE WEIGHT 11.5TONS APPROX. 12.5 TONS APPROX.
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 7.85 X 1.9 X 2.1 7.85 X 1.9 X 2.1 [IN METRES EACH]
[LxWxH]
MAX DUMPING HEIGHT 2.7M 2.70 M
MAX. TURNING RADIUS— 2.37M 2.37 M
INNER
 MAX. TURNING RADIUS— 4.7M 4.70 M
OUTER
SPEED --- 1st GEAR 5.2 3.5 KMPH
SPEED --- 2nd GEAR 9.0 5.2 KMPH
SPEED ---3rd GEAR 12.5 9.0 KMPH
TRANSMISSION CHARGE GEAR TYPE 20GPM GEAR TYPE 70GPM
PUMP
HYDRAULIC PUMP GEAR TYPE 210LPM GEAR TYPE 210LPM
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH 245-280 245-280 PSI
PRESSURE
BRAKE PRESSURE 1400-1800 1400-1800 PSI
STEERING PRESSURE 2000 2000 PSI
BUCKET OPERATIONS PR 1800 1800 PSI
CABLE REELING-WINDING 900-1200 900-1500 PSI
CABLE REELING-UNWINDING 600-900 600-900 PSI

STEERING ACCUMULATOR PR. ---- ----

BRAKE ACCUMULATOR PR 1000PSI 1000PSI

PILOT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE 400PSI 500 PSI
PILOT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
NO OF HYD. PUMPS
NO OF HYD MOTORS
NO OF HYD RAMS 6 NOS --- LIFT-1; R/B-1; STEERING- 6 NOS --- LIFT-1; R/B-1; STEERING-2;
OPERATING GRADIENT-
INLINE
OPERATING GRADIENT-
LATERAL
ARTICULATION ANGLE
OSCILLATION ANGLE
CABLE REELING
HYDRAULIC OIL & CAPACITY
TRANSMISSION OIL &
CAPACITY
AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL OIL &
CAPACITY
400PSI 500 PSI
1 NO- 210 LPM 1 NO- 210 LPM
1NO CRM 1NO CABLE REEL MOTOR
2; PUSH PLATE-2 PUSH PLATE-2
1 IN 5 1 IN 4
1 IN 6 1 IN 5
22.5 DEG 22.5 DEG ON EITHER SIDE
BOLSTER +/- 8 DEG BOLSTER +/- 8 DEG
120 MTRS RANDOM 120 MTRS RANDOM REELING
HFB-68 FRHF, 340 LT HFB-68 FRHF, 340 LITRES
C3/C4 SAE30, 35 LTR C3/C4 SAE30, 35 LTR
15 W 40, 24 LTR 80 W 90, 72 LTR
 GREASE POINTS 35 POINTS 35 POINTS
LINKAGE-9 RAMS-12 LINKAGE-9 RAMS-12 PEDESTALS-
PEDESTALS-1 1
BOLSTER-1 ARTICULATION-2 BOLSTER-1 ARTICULATION-2
CRD-1+5 CRD-1+5
ELECTRIC MOTOR-2 RADIATOR ELECTRIC MOTOR-2
FAN SHAFT BEARINGS----2 RADIATOR FAN SHAFT BEARINGS----2

RADIATOR FAN BELT DRIVEN BY ELEC MOTOR@ BELT DRIVEN BY ELEC MOTOR@
2200RPM 2200RPM
SUCTION FILTER 40 MICRONS
RETURN FILTER 10 MICRONS
TRANSMISSION FILTER 100 MICRONS
LIGHTING VOLTAGE 24 V A C
PILOT VOLTAGE 12 V RECTIFIED WITH H.W RECTIFIER

AVA VOLTAGE 12V D C

TYRES 14 X 25 TUBED TYRE; PRESSURE-90 PSI
FOR 20 PR AND 120 PSI FOR 24 PR
 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
SNO SCHEDULE CHECK POINT

1 Every day Check oil levels, check all connected bolts and drive line bolts
tightness, greasing of greasing points and leakages
2 100 Hrs Front and rear axles oil checking and topping
3 1000 hrs Front and rear axles oil replacement
4 500 hrs Hydraulic filter replacement
250 hrs Transmission filter replacement
5 Hydraulic oil replacement
1000 Hrs Hydraulic suction strainer cleaning
500 Hrs Transmission oil filter replacement
6 Every day Brakes pressures checking and accumulator pressures
checking
7 100 Hrs Transmission clutch pressures checking

8 100 Hrs Hydraulic pressures checking

9 500 Hrs Transmission and motor alignment checking and axle

mounting bolts tightness checking
10 500 Hrs CRD slip ring checking and Junction box isolator and
connected cable, pilot circuit checking
 GREASING POINTS
SNO LOCATION QTY IN NOS

1 RAMS. 12
.
2 LINKAGE [BKT ARM+DUMP LEVER+LINK ASSEMBLY] 9

3 PEDESTAL BEARING 1

4 BOLSTER BUSH 1

5 ARTICULATION 2

6 CABLE REEL DRUM 1+5=6

7 RADIATOR FAN SHAFT BEARINGS 2

8 ELECTRICAL MOTOR 2

9 TRANSMISSION GEAR LEVER 2

10 DUMP LEVER 1

Total 38 points
 INDIAN STANDARDS
FOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Apart from legislation and circulars the guidelines given in the
following indian standards may also considered for preparation of
SMP

1. IS 18001:2007 (occupational Health and safety Management

System)

2. 31000:2009 (Risk Management principle and guidelines)

3. 15656:2006 (Hazard Identification and Risk analysis)

 IMPORTANT OF SMP AS PER CMR-2017
Reg.38 – general responsibility of supplier manufacturer and designer

He shall give information on how to eliminate or control risk arising from the
identified hazard associated with the products

Reg.39- Responsibility of contractor

Provide for identifying hazard and the measures to eliminate and control risk
Provide relevant workplace safety and health hazards awareness and training to
their workers
Ensure compliance of the provisions of the Act and the Rule and Regulations
framed there under.
 IMPORTANT OF SMP AS PER CMR-2017
Drastic amendments are made in CMR2017 emphasizing the need for risk
assessment /analysis and preparation and implementation of Safety Management
Plan which is regulatory innature

Reg.37_ duties of owner

Arrange regular assessment of the risks with a view to eliminate

/control/minimise the risk or else to [provide PPE
Take all necessary measures draw up and implement an operating plan(SMP)
Ensure preparation of an Emergency Response plan
Ensure adequate superviosion /training /accident to accident investigation and
regular health surveilliance of workers
 IMPORTANT OF SMP AS PER CMR-2017
Reg.no 104-Safety management plan

O/A/M shall identify and assess the risk by appropriate process and record
the same and make available to all concerned.
O/A/M shall determine measures to eliminate/control/minimise the risk or
to provide PPE
O/A/M shall prepare an auditable document called SMP.
The SMP shall contain policy planning , methodology , PHMP , SOP’S , way
to measure / monitor / evaluate the performance of SMP and a plan to
review the SMP
O / A/ M shall responsible for effective implementation and periodically
review SMP.
 IMPORTANT OF SMP AS PER CMR-2017

Reg.110 code of practice

Manager shall frame and enforce “”code of practice” before introducing

any machinary or operation with due regard to local condition

COP shall provide for safe operating procedures ,examination and testing
of machinery before first use and during regular use.

O/A/M shall handover the copies of COP for all concerned and readily
available in the office and respective places.
 DGMS CIRCULAR NO 5 OF 2016
 Major Hazard categories identified.
1) Mine Fires
2) Inundation
3) Machinery
4) Strata control
5) Mine Gases
6) Electricity
7) Blasting & use of Explosive
8) Haulage & Transportation
9) Spontaneous combustion
10) Occupational Health
11) Emergency Response.
 ELEMENTS OF PHMP
• I. Introduction
• 2.Identification of Hazard
• 3.Control procedures
• 4. Role & Responsibilities
• 5. Resources required
• Action response plan
• Communication
• Training
• Corrective action
• Review
• Audit
• Document control
• Records
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
WHILE USING BELT CONVEYORS
1. Engaging cleaning work while  No cleaning work shall be engaged
conveyor is in operation. while conveyor is in operation and
2. Non provision of suitable guards without constant supervision.
fence at drive head, tail end loop  Before commencement of
take-up. operation all belt conveyor safety
3. Non provision of safety features devises and appliances shall be
like lockout, pull card, anti provided and maintained in
backward running (Break working order. reg-97 and 211
thustor), sequence controller and
pre start alarm.  Where persons required to cross
4. Crossing over the belt when belt over the belt a cross over bridge
in motion. shall be provided.
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
WHILE USING BELT CONVEYORS
5. Checking the belt conveyor by COP  COP shall be check the belt working condition
i.e belt joints, drive unit, belt before commencement of operation and while in
straightness of running. operation and follow the SOP. If he found any
defect, stop the operation and inform to
concerned technician and supervisor/Engineer.
reg-208 & 213
6. While belt erection, transportation  Transportation and erection works shall be carried
of drive unit. under supervision of In charge. Code of practice
shall be followed. Ensured by the concerned
Engineer. reg-208

 Eye bolts fixing shall be carried under direct

7. Fixing of eye bolts.
8. Devises and tools used for loading
and unloading of drive unit (Chain
block, chain pulley, slings etc.)
supervision of Sirdar with experienced persons for
good workmanship.
 Proper devises and tools must be used.
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
WHILE USING BELT CONVEYORS
9. Provision of proper wiper and cleaner.  Proper wipers and cleaners shall be provided and
10. Non provision of fencing along the maintained properly
conveyor belt when used for travelling  Fencing should be provided along the conveyor belt.
roadway.
 Fire fighting equipment's and material shall be provided
11. Non provision of effective fire fighting at required places and maintained in working condition.
arrangements along the belt
 Adequate number of water spraying arrangements
12. Dust suppression arrangements are should be provided at every discharge point and
Improper. maintained in working condition.
13. Inadequate lighting along the conveyor
belt.  Adequate lighting shall be provided along the belt.
14. Non provision of the board of tele
communication numbers.
 All the telephone numbers of mine should be displayed
in board near to conveyor operator.
15.Non provision of signals along the belt.
 Proper signalling shall be provided and maintained.
16. Poor drainage system along the conveyor
belt.
 Proper drainage system shall be made and maintained.
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
WHILE USING BELT CONVEYORS
17. Transportation of material through
conveyor belts.
18. While removing belt material from old
workings.
19. Absence of code of practice for
installation, operation, maintenance and
repair of belt conveyor.
20. Human failure
 COP shall not be allowed to transport any
material through conveyor belt and
ensured by the Fitter/Supervisor.
 Removal of belt material from old
workings should be carried under
supervision of Sirdar and ensure proper
dressing and ventilation.
 Before commencement of installation COP
shall be prepared and approved.
Implement the approved COP for
installation, operation, maintenance and
repair of belt conveyor. reg-97
 Every person shall be educated and bring
the awareness,provide the Training about
installation, operation, maintenance and
repair of belt conveyor.
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
FOR STRATA CONTROL
• 1.GEOLOGICAL DISURBENCE
• i)Presence of geological
disturbance like faults , slip &
cracks
• ii)Presence of cleats , cleavage
planes
1.i) All information regarding
presence of geological
disturbences is gathered and
method of workis…….
No of workings will be made with
in 15 m of any known fault.
Support plan is prepared to
negotiate the geological
disturances and being
ii) Proper design of piller and
galleries and layout of gallieries in
oblique to main cleat direction.
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
FOR STRATA CONTROL
• 2.INADEQUATE SUPPORT
• i) Improper support selection
• ii) Non-compliance of support plan
• iii) improper erection /setting
 2 i) Based on the scientific study strata control
and monitoring plan is to be prepared in place
of existing-Cir.Tech.3/1993
 As per existing SSR Hydraulic/Pneumatic roof
Bolters with Resin Capsules is used.
 The support plan is updated with changing
geological as well as mining methods and
accordingly appropriate support are selected-
Reg123/SOP.
 2 ii)The requirement of existing support plan
are being complied-Reg.no 123
 3 ) procedure for erection /setting support as
per SSR/SCAMP being complied.
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
FOR STRATA CONTROL
• 3.METHOD OF WORKING
• i) Not maintaining height and width of the
gallery
• ii) Improper pillar design
• iii)Not fallowing the appropriate manner of
extraction
• iv)Rib reduction not as per the permission
conditions
• V) Not maintaining correct roof horizon
 i) Height and Width of galleries is being
maintained as per statutory provisions-
Reg.no.111
 Ii) Pillar are formed and maintained as per
statutory provisionsReg.no.111
 iii) Manner of extraction is being followed as
per permission condition-DGMS Perm.
 Iv) Rib reduction permitted under judicial
extraction.
 V-i) Correct horizon is being maintained as per
permission conditions –Blasting practice
permission.
 ii) Proper blasting pattern is being followed to
maintain the correct horizon
 iii) Proper supervision is being done by
officials to maintaine correct roof horizon
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
FOR STRATA CONTROL
• 4.INDEQUATE RESOURCES
• i)Lack of training to workers and
supervisors
• ii) inadequate support personal
• iii) inadequate support material
• 5. LACK OF PROCEDURE FOR ROOF & SIDES
MONITORING
• i) Not using proper tools
• ii) Dressing of Roof &Sides
• iii) Improper Supervision
4-i) Educate and training is being given to
all frontline supervisors&workmen at
regular intervals
Ii)Adequate number of support persommel
including standing crew is being
maintained in each shift.
Iii) Adequate support materials is
maintained in all working places
5 -i) proper tools for testing the
competency of roof and sides are
beingissued and used-Reg.no47& 48
ii)Roof/Sides testing & dressing is being
done properly-Reg.no48
iii)Educate and training is being given to all
front line supervisiors-Reg.no.44
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
FOR STRATA CONTROL
• 6.ROOF&SIDES FALLING IN
STOWING AREA
• i) Inadequate stowing
• Ii)More than permitted delay in
stowing voids
• Iv)Inferior quality of barricade
erection
• V)Presence of over hangs
• Vi) Non compliance of conditions
regarding voids
6-i) Voids are being stowed complety
ii) Voids are being stowed within the
permitted time.-DGMS Permissions
iii)Good quality of stowing material is being
supplied-
iv) Barricade erection is being done
properly-SOP.
V) All precautions are being taken to avoid
formation of overhangs of roof & sides-
Reg.no 111
 Formation of over hanging in the roof &
sides are being dressed properly & support
securely.Reg.no124(10)&(11)
Vi) Permission conditions regarding voids is
being complied strictly
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
FOR STRATA CONTROL
• 7.ROOF FALL IN FRESHLY i)All requirements of supports are being coplaied-
EXPOSED ROOF Reg.no123

• i)Non compliance of support plan ii)Training and Re-Training is being given to all front
line supervisors & workmen for effective
implementation support plan.-Reg.no44& SOP

• Ii) improper and inadequate support 2) Adequate and Good quality support material is
material being provided in the mine.

• III) delay in erection
• Iv)solid blasting conditions are not
being complied
• V)Blasting pattern not fallowed
3)Freshly exposed roof and sides being supported
immediately
4) All required Solid blasting conditions are being
fallowed
5)Approved type blasting pattern is being followed.
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
FOR STRATA CONTROL
 i)The procedure prescribed in the support plan regarding the
• 8.MONITORING OF SUPPORT monitoring of supports is being complied-Reg.no123/SOP
• i) Non compliance of support plan
 ii) Training and Retraining is being given to all front line
supervisors & workmen for effective monitoring of supports-
• Ii) inadequate training to workers and Reg.44
supervioses
 iii) conventional convergence recorders are being installed and be
• Iii) lack of procedure to monitor the supports monitored regularly-DGMS Perm.

• IV) not conducting the anchorage testing  iv) Anchorage testing being done regularly and the machine is
being calibrated regularly-SOP
• V) not conducting Short Encapsulation
Testing(SEPT)  Short encapsulation pull test is being conducted regularly-SOP

• VI) NOT ENSURING THE TIGHTENING OF THE  Roof bolt are being tested for its tightness regularly-SOP
SUPPORT
 Resin capsules are being stored at degrees.
• Improper storage of the resin capsules
 MINE FIRES DUETO WELDING AND GAS
CUTTING
• SPARKS FROM WELDING OR GAS PROPER WELDING/GAS
CUTTING CUTTING PROCEDURES ARE
BEING FALLOWED-Reg.no100

• IMPROPER MAINTAINANCE AND PROPER HANDLING & STORAGE

HANDLING OF GAS CYLINDERS &USAGE PROCEDURES ARE
BEING FALLOED-Reg.no100

• NON COMPLAIANCE OF
STANDARED PROCEDURES STANDARD PROCEDURES ARE
BEING FALLOWED-Reg.no100
 MINE FIRES DUETO PRESENCE OF COAL DUST
• Blasting Proper blasting procedures are
being followed–Reg.no143

• Inadequate dust suppression

arrangements at the dumping and
transfer points
• Spillage of coal along the conveyor Dust suppression and cleaning
belta arrangements are provided and
• Generation of coal dust at strata maintained –Reg.no143
bunkers and lorry loading bunkers
• Improper cleaning at gearhead and
tailend
•
 MINE FIRES DUETO CONVEYOR BELTS

• Improper installation of conveyor Proper installation maintainance

belts ,operation &use of conveyors are
• Improper maintainance of conveyor being done-Reg.no 97
belts
• Not using approved type of conveyor
belts and parts of conveyor system
• Improper cleaning at Dust suppression & cleaning
gearhead.tailend,transfer,discharge arrangements are being done-COP.
pointsand along conveyor belt

• Non provision of effective fire Equipment for Fire fighting are being
fightingarrangements near provided as per statue-Reg.no139
gearheadand all along the belt.
 MINE FIRES DUETO UNDERGROUND MACHINERY
• USE OF FRHF OILS  FRHF OILS ARE BEING USED-Reg,no172

• SPILLAGE OF OILS ON HOT SURFACE  LEAKAGE ARE BEING ARRESTED & PROPER OIL FILLING
ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING DONE-Reg,no172

 DGMS APPROVED RATED HOSES ARE BEING USED-

• USE OF NON APPROVED HYDRAULIC HOSES Reg,no172

• NON PROVISION OF TRIPPING MECHANISAM  OVER TEMPARATURE TRIPPING ARRANGEMENT ARE BEING
IN CASE OF EXCESSIVE HEAT GENERATION MAINTAINED-Reg,no172

• IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS IN THE  DAMAGE CABLES ARE BEING REMOVED-Reg,no172

MACHINARY

 PROPER LUBRICATION & REPLACEMENT OG BERING ARE

• HEAT GENERATED DUETO FRICTION OF BEING DONE-Reg,no172
MOVING PARTS

 AS PER MAINTAINANCE SCHEDULE OILS ARE BEING

• IMPROPER MAITAINANCE OF OILS AND REPLACED & HOSES HAVING VISIBLE DEFECTS ARE BEING
HOSES BEYOND THE EXPIRY DATE REPLAACED-Reg,no172
 MINE FIRES DUETO ELECTRICAL CABLES AND EQUIPMENTS
• 1.Continuous over loading of cables
• 2.inadequate insulation of cable
• 3.damage of cable due to fall of object
• 4.use non approved cables
• 5.failure of intrinsically safe apparatus
• 6.short circuit of cables
• 7.by-passing of EL/OL protection
• 8.presence of moisture in electrical
equipment
• 9.improper laying of electrical cable
• 10.not fallowing standard procedure for
cable jointing and joint boxes
• 11.Deployment of incompetent persons in
installation , operation, maintenance &
repair of electrical equipment
• 12.NOT FALLOWING SHUTDOWN
PROCDURES
 proper retaining cables
 Periodically measure of IR values
 Properly laying of cables are being done
 Approved cable are being used
 FLP features are being maintained
 Intrinsically Safe features being done
 Proper terminal connections of cables being done
 EL/OL Protections relays is being strictly maintained
 Competent persons are being deployed
 Adequate steps are being taken to avoid exposure of
electrical equipment to humidity
 Cable are being laid properly
 Recommended joint kits are being used with proper
earthing
 MINE FIRES DUETO SPONTANEOUS HEATING
• Lose coal at return airways Loose coal is being removed –COP
and unsed workings
Stowing is being done up to to the IS-Reg.no
• Improper stowing up to IS. 112(9)

• Breathing through cracks of Isolation stopping to be maintained as per

Lack of proper inspection statute-Dgms cir Tec3(1988)
As for as practicable loose coal is being
cleared-Dgms cir Tec3(1988)
Adequate ventilation is being provided-
Dgms cir Tec3(1988)
Schedule were prepared for making of
inspections as per statute and records are
being maintained-Dgms cir Tec3(1988)
 MINEFIRES DUETO LACK OF KNOWLEDGE ON
PROCEDURES

• WORKMEN AND SUPERVISORS WORKING AND SUPERVISORS-Rule

ARE NOT TRAINED no.3 VTCR-1966

• NON DEPLOYMENT OF COMPETENT PERSONS ARE BEING

COMPETENT PERSONS DEPLOYED-Rule no.3 VTCR-1966

• LACK OF SURVELLIANCE TO BE PROPER SURVELLIANCE

IMPLEMENT THE PROCEDURES PROCEDURE ARE BEING
FALLOWED-Rule no.3 VTCR-1966
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
• 1.LIGHTING 1. Reg.no.178 dgmscirno6&7/2016

• 2.NOISE 2. Reg.no.209,Reg.no.242 dgms

cir.29/1974,1/1983,28/196

• 3.VIBRATION
3. Reg.no.209

• 4.TEMPARATURE/RADIATION 4. Reg,no.153 Reg.no.209;Reg.no144,145,Rule

no 62/MR-1955;Reg.no 242

• 5.DRINKING WATER
5.Rule no.30,31 of MR-1955
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
• 6.FATIGUE • 6.Reg.no.(93)& 153

• 7.DUST • 7.Reg.no 143,97,143,144,145,123

dgms cir 42/1974

• 8.EXPOSURE TO CHEMICAL • 8.Reg.242 dgms

cir.no.29/1974,1/1983,28/1967

• 9.SANITATION • 9.Ruleno:33,34,35,36,37,38 of MR-

1955

• 10.HUMIDITY
• 10.Reg no 153
 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• 1.FAILURE OF INSULATION
• N2. FAILURE OF EARTH
CONTINUTY
• 3. EXPOSER OF LIVE
CONDUCTORR
• 4 INDUCTION EFFECT.
• A)SHOCK
• B)BURNS
• C)FIRES
• D)NOXIOUS GASES
• E)LIGTING
• F)HUMAN FAILURE.
 PRECAUTIONS
• DO NOT STALL THE MACHINE FOR MORE THAN A
SECOND OR TWO TO AVOID UNDUE HEATING OF
THE HYDRAULIC FLUID.

• SIMILARLY, DO NOT STALL THE HYDRAULIC RAMS

BEYOND THEIR LIMITS FOR MORE THAN A SECOND
OR TWO OTHER WISE, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID GETS
HEATED UP.
NEVER USE THE BUCKET TO SCALE
THE ROOF / FLOOR / FACE / SIDES OF THE GALLERY,
SINCE IT CAN DAMAGE THE MAIN LIFT RAMS OF THE
BUCKET .
.
I WISH U ALL D
BEST
THANK YOU