A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding a fly rock incident at a mine site, seeking details about the incident, exclusion zone, and responsibilities. The Minister's response indicates a lack of detailed records within DOCEP and refers the Hon Member to the operating company for specific information.

AnsweredQoN 2957Legislative Council
Asked
17 November 2005
Portfolio
Consumer and Employment Protection

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I refer to incident number 325 concerning fly rock reported under the
Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994
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(1) Can the Minister state the name at which mine site this incident occurred and the date on which it occurred?
(2) If no to (1), why not ?
(3) Is it correct that fly rock from a blast in the open pit landed 500 metres from the bench causing damage to the crushing plant?
(4) If no to (3), then what is correct?
(5) Can the Minister state and identify the size in metres, if any, of the blasting exclusion zone used at this mine site?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
(7) Can the Minister state how did fly rock manage to land 500 metres causing damage to the crushing plant?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) Can the Minister state what size tonnage of material was blasted for this incident?
(10) If no to (9), why not?
(11) Can the Minister state how much explosives were used for this blast which resulted in this incident?
(12) If no to (11), why not?
(13) Can the Minister state what specific type of damage was sustained to the crushing plant?
(14) If no to (13), why not?
(15) Can the Minister state the size in metres of the blasting exclusion zone the Department had determined as being adequate for this mine site and the justification?
(16) If no to (15), why not?

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Answered
30 November 2005
Responded by
Minister for Fisheries representing the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection
Response time
13 days
(2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) Not applicable. (5) No. (6) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the size exclusion zone. (7) The excessive fly rock was the result of the contractor overcharging the blast holes. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the tonnage of material blasted. (11) No. (12) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the quantity of explosives used for this blast. (13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(3) Yes. (4) Not applicable. (5) No. (6) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the size exclusion zone. (7) The excessive fly rock was the result of the contractor overcharging the blast holes. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the tonnage of material blasted. (11) No. (12) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the quantity of explosives used for this blast. (13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(4) Not applicable. (5) No. (6) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the size exclusion zone. (7) The excessive fly rock was the result of the contractor overcharging the blast holes. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the tonnage of material blasted. (11) No. (12) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the quantity of explosives used for this blast. (13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(5) No. (6) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the size exclusion zone. (7) The excessive fly rock was the result of the contractor overcharging the blast holes. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the tonnage of material blasted. (11) No. (12) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the quantity of explosives used for this blast. (13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(6) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the size exclusion zone. (7) The excessive fly rock was the result of the contractor overcharging the blast holes. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the tonnage of material blasted. (11) No. (12) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the quantity of explosives used for this blast. (13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(7) The excessive fly rock was the result of the contractor overcharging the blast holes. (8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the tonnage of material blasted. (11) No. (12) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the quantity of explosives used for this blast. (13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(8) Not applicable. (9) No. (10) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the tonnage of material blasted. (11) No. (12) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the quantity of explosives used for this blast. (13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(9) No. (10) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the tonnage of material blasted. (11) No. (12) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the quantity of explosives used for this blast. (13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(10) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the tonnage of material blasted. (11) No. (12) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the quantity of explosives used for this blast. (13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(11) No. (12) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the quantity of explosives used for this blast. (13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(12) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the quantity of explosives used for this blast. (13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(13) No. (14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(14) This information is not available from the records of DOCEP. It was reported that approximately $10,000 of damage was caused to the crushing equipment but the type of damage was not specified. I refer the Hon Member to the operating company who may have records of the specific type of damage. (15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(15) No. (16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).
(16) This is not the responsibility of DOCEP. It is the responsibility of the person intending to fire the blast to ensure that persons who may be injured by the blasting have been warned of the impending blast and have taken adequate shelter or have left the area. (Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 - Regulation 8.26). It is the responsibility of the employer to provide systems of work so that as far as practicable employees are not exposed to hazards. (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 - Section 9(1)(a).

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