The governments of Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, two prominent coal-producing regions in China, vowed to secure safety in the mining sector during the upcoming National Day holiday.

 

Shanxi's government has issued a document underscoring the importance of heightened vigilance in the mining sector during the holiday period. Recognizing the potential risks associated with relaxed management during the festivities, authorities are taking proactive steps.

 

They will intensify safety inspections during the holiday, with the priority over averting critical hazards like coal and gas bursts, flooding, roof collapses, and equipment malfunctions.

 

Coal mines operating in the province are mandated to verify safety conditions before commencing mining operations. Mine leaders are required to remain onsite throughout the holiday period, and government-appointed inspectors will be dispatched to supervise all regulated mines.

 

Shaanxi has echoed this commitment to safety, emphasizing the need for miners to stay alert during the holiday. Building on recent safety inspections and campaigns aimed at addressing vulnerabilities in the coal mining sector, the province is taking further decisive actions.

 

Efforts will be stepped to crack down on illegal activities such as concealing mining operations, unauthorized production and construction, overstepping boundaries, room-and-pillar coal mining, connecting ventilation, tampering with sensors, and not carrying personnel location cards.

 

To enhance safety measures, the province will dispatch 10 dedicated inspection teams to coal mines during the holiday period.

 

Recent incidents, including a gas explosion late August resulting in the loss of 11 lives, have spurred Shaanxi into rigorous safety inspections and oversight. Notably, the Hanglaiwan coal mine, boasting an annual capacity of 10 million tonnes, has been temporarily suspended by the local mine safety bureau.

 

The National Day holiday, which coincides with the Mid-autumn Festival, spans from September 29 to October 6.