Emergency organization in underground coal mine with indian case studies detail report.

1. TERM PAPER PRESENTATION
Emergency organization in underground coal mine WITH
indian case studies
SUBMITTED BY-
NITESH KUMAR SHAH
23152021
SUBMITTED TO -
Dr. C.S. SINGH
DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

2. Table of content
 Introduction
 What is emergency management
 Why have a plan
 Emergency organization in underground coal mine
 Composition of committees
 Accommodation for use during emergency
 Case studies
 References

3. Introduction
• What is An Emergency?
An emergency that occurs at an underground
coal mine or the surface areas of an underground
coal mine can be defined as “any unplanned event
that causes serious injuries or loss of life; causes
extensive property damage; shuts down or disrupts
the mining operations; or threatens the operation’s
financial standing or public image.”

4. • What is Emergency Plan?
Emergency preparedness plans are often
referred to as disaster plans. The distinction is that
a well designed and executed emergency
preparedness plan can eliminate or control hazards
so they don’t become a disaster; or if this isn’t
possible, it can turn a potential disaster into a well
managed situation with minimal effect on the
miners and property of the mining operation.

5. What is Emergency Management?
 Emergency management is the collective arrangement of
personnel to plan for, mitigate/control, respond to and
recover from an emergency.
 It provides for a structured framework for completing all
perceived activities in an emergency situation.
 Emergency management ensures a solid, complete and
collaborative arrangement of personnel, resources and
services.

6. Cont….
 An emergency preparedness plan is a big plan that covers
everything from avoiding problems to fixing things after
they happen. It needs practice and updates.
 An emergency response plan is a quick plan for when
something bad happens. It involves practicing and working
together with helpers. Both plans are important for being
ready in tough times.

7. Why Have a Plan?
A well-developed, implemented and maintained emergency
preparedness plan can:
 Help mining companies fulfill their moral responsibility of
protecting their miners, property and possibly the public and
environment. •
 Follow the mining rules from the government to avoid fines
and problems.
 •
This helps the company recover faster from money issues, fines,
losing customers, and damage to things like property and
equipment.
 Provide employees, customers and suppliers with a sense of
security. •

8. Emergency organization in underground
coal mine
Concept of an emergency organization in an underground coal
mine in simpler terms:
1. Be Prepared:
Picture making a guide for when things go wrong in a coal
mine. It helps everyone know what to do in emergencies,
keeping them safe.
2. Emergency Response Team (ERT):
The Emergency Response Team has trained members with
specific roles like mine rescuers and first aid providers. They
undergo regular training on emergency procedures and
equipment for scenarios like fire, gas leaks, and rescues.

9. 3.Emergency Command Center:
Create a central Emergency Command Center with
communication tools and supplies to coordinate responses.
Install reliable communication systems, like Telephone
radios, connecting the Center with different mine areas and
external emergency services.
4.Evacuation Procedures:
In the mine, show and tell everyone the main and backup
escape routes. Practice drills often. Also, mark safe stations
with supplies like air, communication tools, and first aid kits
for emergencies.

10. 5.Emergency Equipment:
Keep rescue gear like breathing devices and communication
tools in good condition and available. Install firefighting
equipment like extinguishers and water lines in important areas
of the mine for safety.
6.Communication:
Telephone must be provided at necessary places so that
communicate each other underground. This helps in sharing
information and coordinating actions quickly.
7.Emergency Drills and Exercises:
Practice emergency drills regularly to check the plan,
communication, and team response. Simulate different
situations in exercises to prepare for challenges underground.

11. 8.Get out safely
Envision clear paths that show miners how to leave the mine
quickly and safely. They practice using these paths in case they
need to leave in a hurry.
9.Fresh air base station at underground coal mine
An “Fresh air base station" in an underground coal mine
typically refers to a location where miners can be safe in case
of Air blast in underground coal mine.

12. Control Committees
The following control committees, each directed by a controller,
should be established :
Incident Control Committee : will be responsible for the overall
direction of all operations connected with the emergency.
Surface Control Committee : to direct the operations of all surface
workmen and organise the supply of material and equipments.
Underground Control Committee : to direct the operations of all
underground workmen and to organise rescue and recovery
work.

13. Composition of committee
Incident Control Committee
 General Manager of the Area-Controller
 Director (Technical) of the Company
 General manager (Safety) of the Company
 Mine Agent
 Mine Manager
 RIM incharge of the Area or other senior officer of DGMS
 Representative of the largest trade union
 Director (Personnel) of the Company or Area Personnel Officer.
The Controller can call in other persons with special
knowledge as required.

14. Surface Control Committee
 Mine Engineer – Controller
 Area Safety Officer
 Senior Medical Officer
 Officer – incharge of local Police Station
 Local representative of the trade union
 Stores manager
 Personnel Officer/Welfare Officer
Underground Control Committee
 Deputy manager – Controller
 Assistant Manager incharge of the affected district
 Safety Office
 Ventilation Officer
 Superintendent of the Rescue Station
 Inspector of Mines incharge of the mine
 Representative of INMOSA

15. Accommodation for use during an
emergency
The following accommodation must be ear-marked for
use during the emergency
 Surface control room
 Underground control room
 Rescue room
 Public relations room
 Mortuary

16. CASE STUDIES
22.01.1979
16 killed
Baragolai Colliery
Owner: North Eastern Coalfield
Coal India Ltd.
Dibrugarh District (Assam)

17. Continue..
 A gas explosion occurred on 22nd January, 1979 after a rest
day on Sunday. The first shift commenced at 7.00 a.m. and as
per the customary practice 320 workers went belowground at
6.30 a.m.
 The explosion occurred at about 8.30 a.m. and resulted in the
death of 16 persons: 4 due to burn injuries and 12 due to
inhalation of poisonous gas produced as a result of ignition of
methane.
 The accident causes: Source of gas was a large cavity in the
roof. Gas accumulated in this cavity and was pushed down by a
further roof fall in the cavity.

18.  The source of ignition was an arc from the live electric cable
which was cut by steel supports dislodged by the roof fall.
 At about 8.30 a.m. on 22.1.1979 there was a fall.
 The hole collapsing made steel and timber pieces fall, damaging
an electric cable and causing sparks.
 A spark from a damaged cable ignited gas, causing a fast-
spreading flame that severely burned and tragically killed three
workers near the haulage engine.
 Five other workers who were in the zero-level also sustained
burn injuries. One of them died later.

19.  The workers who took the steeper haulage roadway met with
smoke some way up and were overcome by CO, 12 of them
died on the spot.
 Rescue operations and first-aid : The Court praised the colliery
for quickly and responsibly helping during the accident, noting
they provided timely first aid when needed.
 Responsibility : The Court concluded that neither the
management nor any individual person could be held
responsible for the accident.

20. • Recommendations:
1. Self-rescuers:
a) Self rescuers should be issued to all underground workers.
b) Coal India Limited should invest in R&D, collaborate locally, and
offer incentives to swiftly produce and promote self-rescuers,
ensuring safety in the coal industry.
c) Training should be given to all workers in the use of self-rescuers.
2. Alternate source of power :
On the day of the accident, the main
fan had stopped at 6.45 a.m. and again at 8.20 a.m. for short
periods. Although the stoppage of the fan did not in any way
contribute to the accident, the Court recommended that the
management should take action to provide a stand-bye generator or
a separate transmission link as soon as possible, so that alternate
source of power to the main ventilator is available immediately.

21. References
 BOOK:- DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS PLANNING MANUAL FOR UNDERGROUND MINING
OPERATIONS.
 SAFETY IN MINES BY PROF. B.K KEJRIWAL (INDIAN SCHOOL OF
MINES DHANBAD).
 RESEARCHGATE.COM

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