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Cauldon Cement Plant
Coal Mill Explosion
Robust control of
Ignition Sources UNITED KINGDOM Cement
Description Results/Impacts
Three week inspection • Highly reliable coal mill
performed by a specialist operation
third-party every year to • Hazardous zones classified
review all hazardous area correctly allows for better
equipment and preventive hazard recognition during
maintenance plans. internal maintenance
This results in best-in-class activities
control of ignition sources. • Faults anticipated more
systematically Dragan Maksimovic
Key success factors • Cleaner coal mill area CEO
• Leadership commitment workshop
on identifying and
allocating correct Hazardous Area
resources Management
• Annual budget allocation Inertization
for routine inspection, Damper & Fan System Trip
maintenance and repair Explosion vents &
firefighting
Mike Belson
Head of H&S
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