A statistical analysis of coal mine accidents caused by coal dust explosions in China

Yuan Pan Zheng*, Chang Gen Feng, Guo Xun Jing, Xin Ming Qian, Xin Juan Li, Zhen Yi Liu, Ping Huang

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Abstract

One hundred and six coal dust explosion accidents that occurred in China between the years of 1949 and 2007 were investigated through statistical methods so as to review the overall situation and provide quantitative information on coal dust explosions. Statistical characteristics about accident-related factors such as space, time, volatile ratio of coal dust, ignition sources, and accident categories were analyzed. Some special conclusions have been achieved. For example, most dust explosions were found to have occurred only in certain provinces and during certain months of the year. Such results may be helpful to prevent dust explosions in coal mines. Moreover, comments were made on SMS (safety management system) and safety culture. In conclusion, countermeasures were proposed in accordance with the results of statistical studies, including the change of safety check time. Crown

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)528-532
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries
Volume22
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2009

Keywords

  • Accident
  • Coal dust explosion
  • Coal mine
  • Countermeasure
  • Safety
  • Statistics

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