High Potential Incident at Highland Valley Copper
At approximately 11:00 am on September 14, 2016, 2 Carpenters were placing wood concrete forms of the L-3 conveyor soft start station. One of the Carpenters drove a 16” metal stake into the ground to hold the form in place. The stake penetrated a buried 4160v electrical cable feeding a nearby transformer which tripped the protection system as designed. Thankfully, there were no injuries and minimal damage. The scene was secured and initial evidence gathering, investigation conducted. The incident was classed a Dangerous Occurrence, an ICAM investigation has been initiated and the provincial mines inspector has been notified. This is a good reminder of why you should always ensure that you “dial before you dig” and take extra time to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your surroundings and the potential for unseen hazards. Keep in mind that the places we work are a constantly changing landscape and “what was, may not, still be.” Comments are closed.
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