Analysis of blasting seismic impact on underground mining workings under the conditions of the Magnezitovaya mine

Abstract

Seismic impact of technological explosions on underground mining workings of the Magnezitovaya mine was assessed. Seismic stability of rocks of the Magnezitovaya mine was determined and safe distances from technological explosions have been calculated by the admissible seismic effect for rocks. URAN and Minimate Plus seismic recorders with three-component seismic receivers were used to establish the dynamic impact on the mine workings. Based on comparison of calculated values and experimental measurements, the recommendations are given for explosive mass limitation at a slowing-down stage at a level of minimum dangerous values for technological explosions in underground mine. It is established that the blasting operations carried out at the Magnezitovaya mine of PAO Magnezit Combine with fan longhole stopping were performed with the seismic impact safety of underground technological explosion and will not lead to the loss of rock mass stability near the underground workings. Relevance of these studies is to ensure industrial safety of underground mining operations.