ENVIRONMENT

Too much heat in longwall conveyor move

HOT embers were created underground during a longwall move at a New South Wales coal mine.

 When the conveyor was restarted, a burning rubber smell was noticed.

When the conveyor was restarted, a burning rubber smell was noticed.

During the move, a conveyor roller replacement campaign was completed. While recommissioning a drift conveyor, workers walked the belt, tracking rollers. The return belt was found to be rubbing on...

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