❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information regarding a potential truck fire at the KCGM Superpit and the reporting and investigation procedures followed by the company and the Department of Mines and Petroleum. The answer reveals a burning odour incident, lack of DMP investigation, and a history of fire incidents at the site.
AnsweredQoN 2442Legislative Council
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I refer to the KCGM operations owned by Barrick Gold and Newmont Australia, known as the Superpit in the Kalgoorlie region, and I ask -
(1) Is the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) aware and was it reported, both on the company’s internal reporting system or to the DMP, that on or around 19 May 2010 truck number 257, had smoke coming from the engine bay, filling the cab indicating that the truck was on fire?
(2) If yes to (1), was this incident investigated?
(3) If yes to (2), what was the outcome of the investigation?
(4) If no to (1), will the Minister urgently require an investigation into this matter?
(5) In relation to the incident referred to in (1), was it reported that neither the fire suppression system or the fire extinguisher was used to put out the fire?
(6) How many incidents have been reported, both on the company’s internal reporting system or to the DMP, concerning trucks or other machinery catching fire in the last 36 months?
(1) Is the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) aware and was it reported, both on the company’s internal reporting system or to the DMP, that on or around 19 May 2010 truck number 257, had smoke coming from the engine bay, filling the cab indicating that the truck was on fire?
(2) If yes to (1), was this incident investigated?
(3) If yes to (2), what was the outcome of the investigation?
(4) If no to (1), will the Minister urgently require an investigation into this matter?
(5) In relation to the incident referred to in (1), was it reported that neither the fire suppression system or the fire extinguisher was used to put out the fire?
(6) How many incidents have been reported, both on the company’s internal reporting system or to the DMP, concerning trucks or other machinery catching fire in the last 36 months?
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Answered
24 June 2010
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
30 days
(1) KCGM has advised the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) that a company maintenance report shows that a burning odour was reportedly coming from the vehicle air conditioner. The matter was not previously reported to DMP.
(2) The event was not investigated by DMP.
(3) Not applicable
(4) No
(5) KCGM has advised that neither the fire suppression system nor an extinguisher were deployed.
(6) There were nineteen incidents of fire occurring at KCGM's Superpit recorded on the company's internal reporting system over the past 36 months.
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(2) The event was not investigated by DMP.
(3) Not applicable
(4) No
(5) KCGM has advised that neither the fire suppression system nor an extinguisher were deployed.
(6) There were nineteen incidents of fire occurring at KCGM's Superpit recorded on the company's internal reporting system over the past 36 months.
2008 - 3
2009 - 13
2010 - 3
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