The El Teniente subway mine, operated by the state-owned company Codelcohas begun to reestablish its activities after receiving the green light from the regulatory agencies.
The reactivation, which begins with 70% of its usual weekend staffing, follows an on-site review process carried out by the National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin) and the Labor Directorate.
Safety as a condition in El Teniente mine
The restart was scheduled for Saturday night, August 9, during the C shift and included permanent control and surveillance measures. Each worker who enters the work site will be received by his or her direct supervisor for a preventive information session and the delivery of specific guidelines adapted to each operating area.
The gradual reincorporation of personnel responds to the conditions imposed after the seismic event seismic event of July 31 which left six people dead and forced a partial suspension of operations. The areas not affected by the earthquake have been the first to receive authorization, under the commitment to generate constant reports to the authorities.
Continuous supervision and monitoring
Prioritized actions include the reinforcement of safety standards, improvements in living conditions and ongoing coordination with contractors.
The plan contemplates the permanent monitoring of the conditions of the deposit, in addition to systematic verifications of all control systems. Subway mining, due to its technical characteristics, requires adaptable operational responses, especially in the face of natural events that alter the structural conditions of the environment.
Source and photo: Codelco
