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<p>One of the basic stages of mining operations is development work. During them there can occur the events that affect the process of development work as well as the safety of workers. This article conducts a process risk assessment using the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) method to identify events that disrupt the development work process, along with the causes of the occurrence of these events. The study covered the process of development work i.e. the execution of the M-2 roadway in seam 502/1 realized at a depth of about 550 m with an assumed length of about 500 m. As a result of the study, those risks for which countermeasures should be applied were identified, and measures were proposed to minimize the risks involved. As part of the research, an FMEA evaluation form was created to assess process risks in the execution of similar work. The highest process risk was identified for the drivage of the excavation with a road header, and is related to the possibility of frequent failure of hydraulic systems. Similar process risk results were obtained for the risk associated with improper execution of mining with explosives and the need to perform additional blasting work in the excavated roadway. The results can contribute to reducing the time of coal face stoppage during development work, and thus improve the process of them and reduce the costs incurred during this process.</p>
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One of the basic stages of mining operations is development work. During them there can occur the events that affect the process of development work as well as the safety of workers. This article conducts a process risk assessment using the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) method to identify events that disrupt the development work process, along with the causes of the occurrence of these events. The study covered the process of development work i.e. the execution of the M-2 roadway in seam 502/1 realized at a depth of about 550 m with an assumed length of about 500 m. As a result of the study, those risks for which countermeasures should be applied were identified, and measures were proposed to minimize the risks involved. As part of the research, an FMEA evaluation form was created to assess process risks in the execution of similar work. The highest process risk was identified for the drivage of the excavation with a road header, and is related to the possibility of frequent failure of hydraulic systems. Similar process risk results were obtained for the risk associated with improper execution of mining with explosives and the need to perform additional blasting work in the excavated roadway. The results can contribute to reducing the time of coal face stoppage during development work, and thus improve the process of them and reduce the costs incurred during this process.

Use of the Method FMEA for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in a Coal Mine

Management Systems in Production Engineering

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One of the basic stages of mining operations is development work. During them there can occur the events that affect the process of development work as well as...

Use of the Method FMEA for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in a Coal Mine

Published Online: Aug 01, 2023

Page range: 332 - 342

Received: Mar 01, 2023

Accepted: Jul 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mspe-2023-0037

Keywords
development work, risk assessment, process, threat

© 2023 Adam Duda et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Use of the Method FMEA for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in a Coal Mine

Published Online: Aug 01, 2023

Page range: 332 - 342

Received: Mar 01, 2023

Accepted: Jul 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mspe-2023-0037

Keywordsdevelopment work, risk assessment, process, threat

© 2023 Adam Duda et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
development work, risk assessment, process, threat