Inadequate maintenance causes mobile equipment fire
BI-01.01 Trained personnel who are supported by an up to date training system
A process should be in place for delivering and maintaining competency-based training. [More...]
BI-01.13 Clear maintainer performance management expectations supported by an active and consistent performance management process
Line managers ensure safe, productive behaviours are recognised and action is taken to correct unsafe and non-productive behaviours. [More...]
BI-01.50 Trained and competent personnel carry out error free hose assembly
Hoses used on mobile equipment are correctly rated and assembled. [More...]
BI-01.51 Skilled and experienced personnel are accountable for maintaining mobile equipment
All workers who maintain mobile equipment are trained, competent and authorised for the tasks that they carry out. [More...]
BI-01.53 Skilled and experienced personnel are accountable for maintaining fire detection and suppression systems on mobile equipment
Accountability for the maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems assigned to a suitably experienced and qualified person(s). [More...]
BI-02.02 Maintenance requirements cover all safety and operational systems on mobile plant
Safety and operational systems on mobile plant are well-maintained. [More...]
BI-02.07 Regular checking and maintenance of brakes steering and tyres
There are minimal brake, steering and tyre failures on operating mobile equipment. [More...]
BI-02.09 Regular checking and maintenance of alarms and monitors
There are minimal alarm and monitor failures on operating mobile equipment. [More...]
BI-02.11 Establish and maintain an effective mobile equipment maintenance strategy
There are no maintenance process failures that result in mobile equipment fires, during operations and during servicing, maintenance and repair work. [More...]
BI-02.12 Serviced and checked fire extinguishers on mobile equipment
Portable fire extinguishers are installed on all mobile equipment.[More...]
BI-02.51 Agreed review hold points during OEM equipment builds and refurbishment
Specifications for equipment build and refurbishments include hold points to confirm that design and build work meets site specifications. Hold points may include an acceptance inspection and sign off before the equipment is shipped. [More...]
BI-02.60 Effective hot work processes
Sites have a formal process for managing hot work on or near mobile equipment. [More...]
BI-02A.70 Fire resistant coolants, hydraulic fluids are tested, approved and available for use in mobile equipment, when required.
Fire resistant coolants and hydraulic fluids are tested, approved and available for use in mobile equipment, when required. [More...]
BI-03.05 Purging of fuel tanks before hot work
Hot work on fuel tanks is well controlled and does not result in fires or explosions. [More...]
BI-04.02 Appropriate system for scheduled inspections including structured checklists and defect reporting
Scheduled inspections of mobile equipment avoids breakdowns. Mobile equipment that is compromised does not operate. [More...]
BI-05.01 Change management process
Applied and effective change management processes are in use at the operating site.[More...]
BI-05.04 Regular and consistent application of performance management processes
Operating sites have effective performance management processes, that are applied consistently. [More...]
BI-05.05 Combustible liquids transfer site-based standards and procedures are in place
Develop and implement specifications for transferring combustible liquids. [More...]
Dangerous incident notification – Fire on dump truck – NSW Resources Regulator
Fire on a dump truck identified a range of potential operational and equipment improvements. [More...]
DIRE Mine Safety Alert – Fire destroys water truck
The truck was on hire to the mine since mid-2014. It is one of three similar units in service at the operation.
The truck was watering a ramp leading to a production area when the operator noticed smoke in the rear-view mirror. [More...]
Discussion Paper – Preventing fires on mobile plant – NSW Minerals Council submission
The Resources Regulator (the Regulator) has identified fires on mobile plant as a significant hazard in the New South Wales mining industry. In particular the higher rates of such fires in surface mines and underground metaliferous mines is the focus of the Regulator’s proposals for change outlined in the Discussion Paper. [More...]
Drive shaft failures causing fires – NSW Resources Regulator Bulletin SB-11
New South Wales Resources Regulator Safety Bulletin, fires on mobile plant, drive shaft failures, universal joint, hydraulic component, whipping tail. [More...]
Electrical fire on truck – Initial report of dangerous incident – NSW Resources Regulator
Fire on a haul truck arising from a modification to the electrics of the control panel. [More...]
Electrical fire on truck – NSW Resources Regulator dangerous incident notice
Incident notification regarding an electrical fault with recommendations. [More...]
EMESRT Performance Requirement 4 (PR-4) Mobile Equipment Fire Management
Design Philosophy 4 - Fire, fire prevention or mitigation controls, risks to operator, maintainer and emergency responders. [More...]
Equipment fires, investigation and response – Queensland Government, Australia Safety Bulletin October 2011
A report highlighting concerns regarding equipment fires on mobile equipment on mine sites. [More...]
Fire and explosion risks on hydraulic excavators – Queensland Government Safety Bulletin December 2002
Hydraulic excavators involved in fires leads to recommendations to prevent recurrence and provides guidance on leading practice. [More...]
Fire on a personnel transport vehicle – Queensland Government, Australia Safety Bulletin 146
Air compressor delivery hose as a cause of a file on a personnel transport vehicle. [More...]
Fire on diesel electric truck – Queensland Government Significant Incident
Truck fire arising from a fuel leak could not be extinguished. [More...]
Fire risk of battery units for underground battery electric vehicles – NSW Resources Regulator Safety Bulletin SB21-05
New South Wales Resources Regulator Safety Bulletin, fire, battery units, underground, electric vehicles, mains powered mobile machinery. [More...]
Fires ignite while refuelling mobile plant – NSW Government, Australia Safety Bulletin SB15-03
Incidents related to fuelling fires are analysed. [More...]
Fires occur after servicing mobile plant – NSW Resources Regulator Safety Bulletin SB21-11
NSW Resources Regulator Safety Bulletin, mobile equipment fires, safety bulletin, advice, mining industry, maintenance, servicing, repair activities. [More...]
Fires occur while refuelling – NSW Resources Regulator Safety Bulletin SB21-01
New South Wales Resources Regulator Safety Bulletin, fires on mobile plant, refuelling. [More...]
Fires on mine sites – Queensland Government, Australia Safety Bulletin 86
Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Queensland, mine site fires, diesel engine, turbocharger, safety. [More...]
Fires on mine sites – Queensland Government, Australia Safety Bulletin 86
Results of a statistical analysis into fires on mine sites. [More...]
Fires on mobile plant January – March 2021 – NSW Resources Regulator
This report has been prepared by the NSW Resources Regulator for the NSW mining industry, original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. It contains quarterly data of notified incidents involving fires on mobile plant (FOMP) for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021. [More...]
Fires on mobile plant July – September 2021 – NSW Resources Regulator
This report has been prepared by the NSW Resources Regulator for the NSW mining industry, original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. It contains quarterly data of notified incidents involving fires on mobile plant (FOMP) for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021. [More...]
Fixed plant and mobile equipment fires on surface coal mines – Queensland Government, Australia Safety Bulletin 158
Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Queensland, fixed plant, mobile equipment fires, surface coal mines, safety bulletin no 158. [More...]
Flammable airconditioning gas – Western Australia Government Safety Bulletin 100
A hydrocarbon refrigerant may reduce some hazards but fire hazards may be increased. [More...]
Hydraulic hose failure on dump truck – Western Australia Government Significant Incident Report 181
A dump truck operating at an open pit mine caught fire when a hose-end fitting separated on a singlewire reinforced hydraulic hose. Oil sprayed onto hot engine components. [More...]
Ignition of hydraulic fluid sprays by open flames and hot surfaces Liming Yuan Pittsburgh Research Laboratory, etc.
Analysis of hydraulic fluid related fires. [More...]
Inappropriate maintenance practices and fire protection lead to major plant fire – NSW Government, Australia Safety Alert SA12-01
Investigation findings and recommendations from an excavator fire (which was a complete loss). [More...]
Lead acid battery explosions – NSW Government, Australia Safety Bulletin SB16-02
Battery fires and incidents are analysed and recommendation made. [More...]
Light vehicle fires
Mineral Resources New South Wales Safety Alert, vehicle fire, open cut mines, electrical fault, engine compartment. [More...]
Maintaining the effectiveness of water-mist fire suppression systems on mobile plant – Western Australian Government Safety Bulletin SB-127
High-pressure water-mist fire suppression systems are used widely. [More...]
Maintenance of fire protection equipment – Queensland Government Safety Bulletin 155
Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Queensland, maintenance, fire protection equipment, hazards, mobile equipment, conveyor belts, electrical installations, explosive. [More...]
Managing mobile equipment fire risks – Deloitte November 2021
The purpose of this document is to provide examples for implementing management actions to prevent (not supress) mobile equipment fires. [More...]
MDG 1032 – Guideline for the prevention, early detection and suppression of fires in coal mines
New South Wales Industry and Investment, coal safety advisory committee, guideline, prevention, early detection, suppression of fires in coal mines. [More...]
Mining Magazine Article – Fire threats on the rise at mine sites
Two page article covering an observed trend by insurers in the frequency and severity of fires in Australia. [More...]
Mining Publication: Analysis of Mine Fires for All U.S. Metal/Nonmetal Mining Categories, 1990-2001
This report analyses mine fires for all U.S. underground and surface metal/nonmetal mining categories during 1990-2001 by state and six successive 2-year time periods. [More...]
Mining Publication: Analysis of Mine Fires for All U.S. Underground and Surface Coal Mining Categories: 1990-1999
This report analyses mine fires for all U.S. underground and surface coal mining categories by state and 2-year time periods during 1990-1999. [More...]
Non-metallic materials add fuel to underground truck fire
New South Wales Resources Regulator Safety Alert, non-metallic materials, fuel, underground truck fire, fuel tank puncture, diesel. [More...]
Preventing fires on mobile plant – NSW Resources Regulator August 2018
Discussion paper on options for preventing fires on mobile plant. [More...]
Preventing fires on mobile plant position paper – NSW Resources Regulator
Mine operators, rigorous fire risk assessments, fire suppression and detection systems, controls must be effectively implemented and regularly monitored, suitable fire-resistant fluids. [More...]
Prevention of fires in underground mines – Western Australian Government
This guideline was developed through extensive consultation with industry representatives, and is based on the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia’s Hazard management guideline for underground fire prevention. [More...]
Rear hub failure and subsequent fire – Queensland Government, Australia Safety Alert 107
Queensland Government, Australia, Safety Bulletin from February 2004. The rear hub of a dual set of wheels on a rear dump truck cracked around the circumference and parted. This wheel hub/rim failure cut through a brake line and initiated a fire. [More...]
Riskgate fire related information
This initiating event relates to the unwanted or unexpected combination of a fuel source and an ignition source on mobile and field equipment that results in fire. [More...]
Underground diesel-powered water car fire – MSHA Alert 14 May 2019
A fire occurred on a modified item of U/G plant in a USA coal mine. There was no detection of the heat build up and a subsequent failure of the fire suppression system led to a more significant incident occurring that would otherwise have happened. The regulator identified 7 key safety practices that should be included. [More...]
Water truck destroyed by fire – NSW Government Safety Alert SA15-05
Incident analysis and recommendations related to a truck fire. [More...]
Worker suffers serious burns in underground loader fire
New South Wales Resources Regulator Investigation Information Release, worker suffers serious burns, underground loader tyre fire, fire suppression system. [More...]