How many people died in WA Mines 2008 2011?
Over the five years from 2007–08 to 2011–12, 36 Mining workers died from work-related injuries—21 of which involved a vehicle. The total number of deaths equates to 3.84 fatalities per 100 000 workers, which is almost 70% higher than the national rate of 2.29.
Who started Hamersley Iron?
The Hamersley railway project began in December 1964, when Japanese steel mills agreed to purchase iron ore from Hamersley Iron over 16 years beginning in August 1966. The railway’s route was chosen after two aerial surveys and comparisons of numerous possible alternatives.
When did Rio Tinto buy Hamersley Iron?
2001
In 2001, Rio Tinto formed a merger of the Hamersley and Robe River railways.
How many people died from work related injuries in WA mines?
The DMIRS report shows WA’s mining workforce has more than tripled since 1997-98 — when there were 13 deaths — from 43,466 workers to 132,144 in 2019-20.
How many miners died in Australia?
The number of fatalities occurring in the Australian mining sector last year has fallen with five workers killed till 18th November 2020 according to a Safe Work Australia report. In the same period last year, nine mineworkers lost their lives.
Where is Mesa J mine?
Western Australia
The Mesa J mine is an iron ore mine located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 16 kilometres south-west of Pannawonica. The mine is owned by Robe River Iron Associates (53% Rio Tinto) and operated by Rio Tinto Iron Ore and is one of twelve iron ore mines the company operates in the Pilbara.
Why is Tom Price named Tom Price?
Tom Price (both the town, the mine and the mountain) was named after Thomas Moore Price, the vice-president of the giant United States steel company Kaiser Steel. Price was one of the main initiators and supporters of the opening up of the Pilbara region to iron ore mining.
How many locomotives does Rio Tinto have?
225 locomotives
Rio Tinto Iron Ore is the trading name for Hamersley Iron and the former Cliffs Robe River Iron Associates combined operations of Pilbara Rail and Pilbara Iron and currently operates some 225 locomotives across four different models with 11500 ore waggons in married pairs along approximately 1700 km of heavy haul …
What is the longest iron ore train in the world?
BHP Iron Ore set the longest train record between the Yandi mine and Port Hedland in Western Australia in 2011. The train was 4.53 miles (7.29 km) long and carried 82,000 metric tons or about 181 million pounds of iron ore.
What are common hazards on a mine site?
There are a number of known principal mining hazards including:
- ground or strata failure.
- inundation or inrush of any substance.
- mine shafts and winding operations.
- roads or other vehicle operating areas.
- air quality or dust or other airborne contaminants.
- fire or explosion.
- gas outbursts.
- spontaneous combustion.