MINING GROUND CONTROL CHECKLIST

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--- VISUAL INSPECTION & MAPPING ---
[ ] Date of Inspection
[ ] Area/Block Inspected
[ ] Geological Formation Present
[ ] Joint Spacing (Average)
[ ] Orientation of Major Joints (Dip & Strike)
[ ] Description of Visible Rock Defects (e.g., cracks, shear zones)
[ ] Photographs of Ground Conditions
[ ] Rock Quality Designation (RQD) (Excellent (90-100), Good (75-90), Fair (50-75), Poor (25-50), Very Poor (<25))

--- SUPPORT SYSTEM ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Bolt Torque (kN·m)
[ ] Cable Bolt Length (m)
[ ] Mesh Condition (Good, Fair, Poor, Damaged)
[ ] Support System Issues (Corrosion, Loose Fasteners, Grouted Void, Damage/Deformation, None Observed)
[ ] Detailed Description of Support Condition
[ ] Overall Support System Integrity (Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory)

--- CONVERGENCE MONITORING ---
[ ] Extensometer Reading (Point A)
[ ] Extensometer Reading (Point B)
[ ] Tape Survey - Crown Height (mm)
[ ] Tape Survey - Sidewall Closure (mm)
[ ] Convergence Monitoring Date
[ ] Convergence Monitoring Time
[ ] Observations & Anomalies

--- INSTRUMENTATION FUNCTIONALITY ---
[ ] Extensometer 1 Status (Functional, Faulty, Not Installed, Needs Calibration)
[ ] Tape Survey Functionality (Functional, Faulty, Needs Calibration)
[ ] Load Cell 1 Reading (kN)
[ ] Pressure Cell 1 Status (Functional, Faulty, Needs Calibration)
[ ] Last Calibration Date (Extensometer 1)

--- GROUND CONDITION CHANGES ---
[ ] Describe Observed Changes
[ ] Estimated Crack Width (mm)
[ ] Date of Observed Change
[ ] Change Severity (Minor, Moderate, Significant, Critical)
[ ] Potential Causes (Select all that apply) (Blasting, Water Ingress, Ground Settlement, Equipment Vibration, Geological Feature)
[ ] Attach Photos/Videos of Changes

--- SCALING & MUCKING ---
[ ] Scaling Volume (m³)
[ ] Mucking Volume (m³)
[ ] Rock Type Scaled/Mucked (Shale, Sandstone, Limestone, Granite, Other)
[ ] Description of Scaling/Mucking Activities
[ ] Equipment Used (Hydraulic Rock Breaker, Manual, Other)
[ ] Date of Scaling/Mucking

--- SUPPORT INSTALLATION VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Bolt Length Installed (m)
[ ] Cable Diameter Installed (mm)
[ ] Mesh Spacing (mm)
[ ] Bolt Type Verified? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Cable Bolt Tension Verified? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Support Method Confirmation (Rock Bolts, Cable Bolts, Mesh, Shotcrete, Other)
[ ] Comments/Observations on Installation

--- WATER INGRESS ---
[ ] Water Flow Rate (L/s)
[ ] Water Source Identified? (Surface Water, Groundwater, Unknown)
[ ] Description of Water Ingress Location
[ ] Date of Initial Observation
[ ] Time of Initial Observation
[ ] Description of Water Quality (e.g., colour, odour)
[ ] Photo/Video Evidence

--- RECOMMENDATIONS & ACTIONS ---
[ ] Detailed Description of Recommended Action
[ ] Priority Level (1-5, 1=Highest)
[ ] Target Completion Date
[ ] Responsible Party (Mining Engineer, Ground Control Specialist, Production Supervisor, Maintenance Team)
[ ] Supporting Documentation Required (Engineering Drawings, Material Certificates, Cost Estimates, Risk Assessment)
[ ] Authorized Signatory

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