EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
SUMMARY
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Introductions The lease area was granted to M/s Khati Minerals and Mining Company having office at 365, South Motinalla, Nahumantal, Jabalpur, Dist. (MP) for 30 years from 18.05.2007 to 17.05.2037. Since the Govt. of India amended Mines and Mineral Development Act 1957 now called MMRD 2015, the mining period of subject lease is now 50 years and valid up to 07.04.2057. State Govt. of MP has also issued directions accordingly vide letter no. MRD-F-19-5/2015/12-1 Bhopal dated 12.03.2015.
M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company is a Partnership firm registered under company act. List of Partner is given below: 1. Haji Ahmed Hussain 2. Haji Mohammed Yusuf 3. Smt. Raiza Bee 4. Haji Mohammed Yunus 5. Haji Mohammed Haroon 6. Haji Mohammed Farooque 7. Smt. Priyanka Sharma Haji Mohammed haroon and Haji Mohammed Farroque is declared as nominated owner of the concerned mining lease
The committee suggested Terms of References (‘ToR’) for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) through its letter no. 1575/PS-MS/ MPPCB/ SEAC-II/M/ TOR (58)/ 2016 Bhopal date 6/12/2016, which are incorporated in the EIA/EMP report at their respective places.
Details of the project Table – 1 Particulars Details Locations Village Jhansi & Siluwa Tehsil Sihora District Jabalpur State MP Nearest National/state Highway NH-7 - 3.80km – WN W Nearest Railway Station Gosalpur Railway station - 2.75 km - WNW M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, EX 1 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal
EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
Nearest A irport Jabalpur - 20.0km Nearest Tourist Place None Archaeological Important Place None in 10 km radius Ecological Sensitive Areas (Wild Life None in 10 km radius Sanctuaries) Reserved / Protected Forest within 10km Borha RF - 3.10 km - SES radius (Boundary to boundary distance) Nearest major city with 100000 None in 10 km radius population Nearest village Siluwa - 0.10km - N Jhansi - 0.25 km - S Nearest Town Jabalpur - 20.0km Physiography Hilly Slope Radial Nearest River Barne River - 4.0 0 km - SE Heran River - 6.25- NW Nearest nalla/ pond/canal Canal - 0.90 km - SE Water pond - 0.130km - S Water pond - 0.50km - NE Barne Reservoir - 4.0km - SE Maral Reservoir - 4.90km - SE Budhasagar Reservoir - 6.30km –W Water Pond – 2.00km – E Water Pond – 2.00km – NE Nearest hill/valley None in 10 km radius Source: Field Survey Mining lease status Subject Manganese ore, Iron ore, Blue dust, Laterite, Ochre and clay mine (4.49 ha) operational at village-Jhansi Siluwa, Tehsil-Sihora & Dist.-Jabalpur (MP) with capacity of 40809Tonne per year with valid consent of MPPCB. Land use of the area is defined as Own waste land. The lease was granted for period of for 30 years from 18.05.2007 to 17.05.2037. Since the Govt. of India amended Mines and Mineral Development Act 1957 now called MMRD 2015, the mining period of subject lease is now 50 years and valid up to 07.04.2057. State Govt. of MP has also issued directions accordingly vide letter no. MRD-F-19-5/2015/12-1 Bhopal dated 12.03.2015..
Mining Details Table – 2 Particulars Details Type of Mine Open Cast Mining Lease Area 4.49 ha Existing Pits & Quarries 1.8001 ha
M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, EX 2 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal
EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
Existing Dumps 0.6475 ha Infrastructure and road 0.014 ha Plantation 0.1ha Total geological Reserve 770787 t Total Minable Reserve 433820 t Method of mining Fully mechanized Ultimate Depth of Mining 17m bgl (upto 360m MSL) Expected Life of Mines 12 y ears from 2012 Stripping Ratio 1:0.50 Existing mode to transportation Road Area to be covered under dumps in 1.4475 ha conceptual period Area covered under pit in conceptual 2.0924 ha period Area to be reclaimed in conceptual 0.3765ha period Area to be rehabilitated by afforestation 2.5339ha in conceptual period Area to be covered under water 1.2650 ha reservoir Ground water table Monsoon period 20m bgl (357m AMSL) Dry month 25m bgl (352m AMSL) Production per day (m 3) 136 Truck per day (20t ) 7.0 End user of mineral Cement grade, Cement Industries and beneficiation plant Supply location Nearby area Source : Approved Mining Plan by IBM Mineable Reserves and Life of Mine Mining losses (Loss of mineral during loading, transportation and other handling operation=negligible) Although the proposals are given with FM ‘A’ category, keeping mineral importance and past mining activity experience the manual means of working will be on higher side hence the mineral loss will be negligible therefore not considered. Recoverable Reserves = 433820MT (Iron ore and ochre)
Mine life estimated by taking mineable reserves and maximum yearly production of minerals is 40809 MT per year. Total Mineable Reserve is 433820MT Thus SOM period Production= 132619MT M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, EX 3 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal
EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
Balance Reserves = 433820-132619= 301201MT Life = 301201/104709 = 7.38 year Thus Total Mine Life = 5+7.38=12.38 say 12year The life of the mine is worked out on the basis of the production projected presently. This will change depending upon the market conditions as well as the increase in reserves after proposed exploration. Method of Mining Presently opencast method of mining is being adopted. Operation of mining is being carried out by mechanized with deployment of heavy earth moving machineries for excavation, loading & transportation on single shift basis in the iron ore, and ochre deposit at the north east part of the quarry. Mineral is soft in nature hence blasting and drilling is not required and not in practice. Four production benches of 2-6m height have developed at the north -eastern side in pit 1. The use of rock breaker has been done to loosen the boulder and massive formation. Loading of mineral in to truck dumper is being done mechanically,
Opencast mechanized method of mining is proposed. All operations of mining will be been done by deployment of heavy earth moving machineries for excavation, loading & transportation on single shift basis. Mineral is exposed in surface and no top soil will be observed hence proposal of development bench in soil is not required. Proposed development will be carried out with 5 benches of each 2.5 to 5m height and all benches will be production benches. The individual bench faces will kept nearly vertical (800-85 0) while the pit slope will be less than 45 0. Mineral is soft in nature hence blasting and drilling is not required and will not be proposed. Excavated rock in bench will be carried though mechanically for tipper loading. For facilitating the movement of laborers’ between bench foot steps are proposed. 10-12m wide haul road is proposed with the gradient of 1:16 to 1:20. Width of benches will be as per DGMS requirements/ not less than height where as mineral bench length will be as per production requirement. Requirements for the project Land Requirement Total mining lease area is 4.49 Ha. The status of the land is given below : Table -3 District/ Tehsil Village Khasara No Area Ownership State Jabalpur Sihora Jhansi 441, 445/2, 4.49ha Own land (MP) Siluwa 446/1, 381/2, 388 Source : Approved Mining Plan by IBM & P-II form Water Requirement Water requirement of the mining project is estimated 16.50kl per day. M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, EX 4 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal
EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
Manpower Requirement Estimated requirement of manpower for this project will be about 20.25. Details has been given in chapter -2 Power Requirement No power will be required for mining process and for site services, power may be obtained from electricity board. Extent of Mechanization Opencast FM mining method will be adopted with deployment of JCB, excavator cum loader shovel, Loader etc.
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT Baseline details During the study period, ambient air quality and noise level monitoring was done at 8 locations whereas, surface & ground water sampling was carried out at 5 & 8 locations respectively and soil sampling was done at 8 locations. Results for the same are summarized below: Table – 4 Baseline Data: 1st Dec., 16 to 28 th Feb., 17 Particulars Details Standards Ambient air quality NAAQS 3 PM 10 Max. 88.65 & Min. 40.55 100 µg/m 3 SO 2 Max. & Min. <6.0 80 µg/m 3 NO 2 Max. 12.20 & Min. <8.0 80 µg/m Noise level CPCB Standard Day time (6:00 am Max. 75.90 & Min. 34.30 75 Leq. dB (A) to 10:00 pm) Night time (10:00 Max. 39.2 & Min. 31.20 70 Leq. dB (A) pm to 06:00 am) Water quality IS 10500:1991 (Desirable limits) Surface water pH Max. 7.94 & Min. 7.39 6.5-8.5 TDS Max. 194.00 & Min. 100.00 500 mg/l Total Hardness Max. 108.00 & Min. 84.00 300 mg/l Ground water pH Max. 7.22 & Min. 6.30 6.5 -8.5 TDS Max. 390.00 & Min. 169.00 500 mg/l Total Hardness Max. 276.00 & Min.100.00 300 mg/l
Biological environment Since there are no notified endangered species in the area, which may be affected due to the mining activities, therefore the biological environment will not have significant impact due to proposed activity. The impact on the
M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, EX 5 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal
EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
biological environment due to amount of dust generation is minimised by well- developed green belt in and around mining lease area. Mitigation measure Extensive plantation is proposed around the mine site, which will serve not only as a sink for pollutant but also as a noise barrier. Afforestation on 2.53390ha area with 5230numbers of trees is proposed. It is expected that with the adoption of these mitigative measures, the impact due to operation of the mine will be minimal on the terrestrial ecosystem. • Proper control measures for less noise generation, control of silt containing discharge, safe mining practices shall be adopted. • Proper handling of mineral and overburden will reduce fugitive emissions and hence minimal impact is expected on surrounding flora and fauna inclusive of agricultural species due to deposition of dust • No transportation route should be selected which goes through wild life sanctuaries/parks • Aerial light and horning activities should not be allowed in the night to create disturbance even for the domestic and non scheduled faunal elements. • Individual tree guard will be erected for the protection of plants. • Regular watering will be done throughout the year, expect in monsoon season. • About 400 plants will be planted on both side of the existing unpaved road (500m) in single rows at plant spacing of 2.5m. Plants of large sized tree species will be planted at a spacing of 10m and between any two plants of large sized tree species, three (03) plants of small sized tree/shrub species, shrubs will be planted. The selection of species will depend on the availability of quality planting material. Following species will be planted both side of road: Large tree species: Mango, Neem, Jamun, Imli, Mahua, Gulmohar etc Small tree species: Karanj, Aonla, Amaltas, Bael, Sissoo, Kachnar etc.
3.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Impact on Air Environment Excavations of mineral, transportation of OB, handlings of dumps, movement over haul roads, transportation of mineral and crushing of mineral in the vicinity are source of air pollution. Air pollution caused as above can be classified into the following categories: • Gaseous pollutants (Nitrogen Oxides, Sulphur Dioxide and Carbon Monoxides); and • Particulate Matter. One sampling station is located at core zone i.e. mine office, the avg. Values and 98th percentile value was observed is 53.82 and 61.82 µg/m 3 respectively. At the 7 sampling stations within the buffer zone, the avg. values were observed in the range 44.57 to 76.11µg/m 3 and the 98 th percentile values in the range 47.19
to 88.60µg/m 3. The highest 98% values of PM 10 is observed at Pondi Kalan Village M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, EX 6 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal
EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
(A-6), which is in up wind direction and placed at house near the road, which is
passes in front of the house. It is, therefore, concluded that the PM 10 levels at all stations are in compliance with the air quality standards for respective area categories. Ambient air quality monitoring carried out around the project site
shows background PM 10 is contributed by virtue of other mining activities present in the vicinity. Mining shall be done other than fully mechanised and complete measures shall be taken to control fugitive emission. Therefore, mining activities will not adversely change the existing ambient air quality.
Moreover mitigative measures suggested for air pollution control are based on the baseline ambient air quality monitoring data. It is desirable that air quality should be monitored on a regular basis to check vis-à-vis the standards prescribed by CPCB and in cases of non-compliance, appropriate mitigative measures shall be adopted. ‹ Dust control measures Dust is the major pollutant generated from the mining operations, during handling, transportation of the material and crushing after excavation of mineral at beneficiation plant. The environmental control measures, which will be proposed to control the fugitive dust released during the operation are given below:
During the mining, the predicted value reveals that the maximum incremental short term 1hourly ground level concentrations of particulates are 0.04µg/m 3. Following measures have been suggested for mitigation the effect of mining operation over ambient air environment: • Spraying of water has been observed on the haulage roads, services road & dump area and frequency of the spraying over haulage road is required to increase. Same practice need to be adopted in future during proposed mining. • Dumping has been done in south direction, and away from the habitation. To prevent the fugitive emission during windy days, the process of stabilization need to be fastens. Regular water spraying over the dumps (once in a day) is suggested at this stage. • As proposed backfilling of 0.309 ha shall be taken up at early stage through SOM period generated waste. The stabilization of Dump D-1 shall be ensured as it will remain there at conceptual period. • Dust mask have been provided to all workers, but use shall be made compulsory. • Regular maintenance of vehicles and machines has been carried out in order to control emissions. During the proposed mining, frequency of maintenance need to be re-scheduled, hence log book and prior maintenance is required for smooth functioning. • Haulage of overburden/mine waste to the siding has been done by dumper. The approach road from lease area to PWD road is about 0.50 km, which is kuchha M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, EX 7 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal
EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
road. Dust generation due to transportation will be for limited period and extent to small area. Water spraying has already been practiced , However water spraying over the road is suggested prior to movement of dumper for at least 0.50km from the mining gate with scheduled frequency of one trip in two hrs. The timing of movement of dumpers must be scheduled in considering with local village activities • About 400plants will be planted on both side of the existing unpaved road (500m) in single rows at plant spacing of 2.5m. Plants of large sized tree species will be planted at a spacing of 10m and between any two plants of large sized tree species, three (03) plants of small sized tree/shrub species, shrubs will be planted. The selection of species will depend on the availability of quality planting material. Following species will be planted both side of road: Large tree species: Mango, Neem, Jamun, Imli, Mahua, Gulmohar etc Small tree species: Karanj, Aonla, Amaltas, Bael, Sissoo, Kachnar etc • Water shall be sprayed over the muck pile and dumps to reduce the dust generation; • Plantation has already been carried out in north barrier zone to arrest fugitive emission. Further plantation shall be taken up on priority basis with provision of sampling of at least 3 ft height Impact on Water Environment There is no surface water course in the lease area. The main drainage of the area is through Barne River, which is located in SE direction of the mine. The water table in the area varies from 20m (357m MSL) to 25m (352m MSL), whereas mining is proposed up to avg. 17m depth (360mRL) thus ground water table will not be intersect during conceptual period. The accumulated water of working pit in rainy season will be pumped out to the proposed settling tanks. The accumulated water will be used for green belt, dust suppression and excess water may be given to nearby formers for agricultural purpose. The quality of discharged water must be ensured before draining to agricultural land. Water requirement of the project will be met through hand pump and water accumulated at settling tanks and water reservoir. The rain water may get accumulated in the working pit. Dewatering of the accumulated water in the working pit will be done by pump having capacity of 7 HP. The pumped out water will mostly utilized for irrigation purpose. By providing drain around hill slope and along the dump, the impact of silt flow toward the agricultural field and nearby land is prevented. The accumulated rain water in the mine pits will help in recharging the ground water. Following measures have been observed adopted by the proponent: • Garland drain along the waste dumps has been observed which is having length of 400 mt & depth of 0.25m. • Garland drain has also been observed along the foot of hillock, which is having length of 250mt & depth of 0.25m M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, EX 8 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal
EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
Impact on Noise Major noise generating sources may be considered as excavation, crushing, vibrating screen and loading and dumper movement used for transportation of minerals. In order to control the noise levels in the work zone following measures are proposed: • Hydraulic Rock Breaker shall be used for breaking boulders • Row of trees shall be planted all around mine premises to reduce propagation of noise and dust due to blast outside the lease; • The workforce working at the mining face, where high noise level is expected, shall be provided with protective device for occupational safety, however it’s wearing should be made compulsory to them. • Inspection and maintenance scheduled need to be nicely formulated and strictly adhered to. • Noise generating machinery, should strictly be in compliance with the recommendations of the manufacturers. This would ensure an installation free from vibration and exhaust leaks which are also major contributors to increased noise levels • Ground vibration study is recommended at least once in year to avoid in complication and conflict with the villagers. • Maintenance of machines and vehicles has been carried out regularly. The scheduling of frequency is need attraction. • Use of physical barriers and green belt development around the mine to restrict the noise from going outside the mine boundary during operation All the necessary precautions such as hoisting of red flag at a safe distance, alarming the people by whistling and shouting will be taken before blasting Impact on Land & Soil Environment It is proposed to leave the part of excavated pit as water reservoir structure, which may give positive impact to the area and portion of the excavated pit will be backfilled. The mining lease area does not possess threat to any forest growth as existing land use of the site is a barren waste land. One waste dumps will be proposed in lease area as bund around the water body because backfilling will not be proposed. Following measures shall be taken to avoid/minimise the adverse effects of proposed mining activity: • Vegetation shall be removed only from the specific site on which extraction of mineral to be taken place, if any. • The soil will be used for afforestation purpose and will not be kept active for longer period. • Re handling of dump shall be taken carefully to avoid spillage towards agricultural field. • Proper slope and benches with retaining wall for the dumps is suggested to prevent spillage of waste to agricultural land. • The water reservoir of 1.2650 ha shall be provided fencing and proper steps. M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, EX 9 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal
EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
• Plantation along Barrier zone and water reservoir shall be carried out Reclamation plan In the conceptual period, about 2.0924ha area will be developed up to 17m below the ground level or mRL wise it will be up to 360m, while surface RL will be around 377m. Presently there is about 0.3765ha is mined out area in the barrier zone, which is backfilled during proposal period by existing overburden.
4.0 POST PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME Table – 5 POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME S. Environmental Locations Parameters Period and No. Attributes Frequency 1 Ambient Air quality • Mine Office PM 10 , PM 2.5 SO 2, 24 hr. average • Jhansi NOx, CO samples monthly • Siluwa and as directed during mining • Haul road by MPPCB phase • Tikriya • Dump site 2 Ground water Lease area Drinking Water Pre Monsoon and Jhansi parameters as per Post Monsoon Siluwa IS 10500 Tikriya 3 Surface water Mine pit, pH, conductivity, Pre Monsoon and Local Pond (NE & S) Alkalinity, TS, TDS, Post Monsoon TSS, Total hardness, Cl, SO 4, Ca, Mg, K, Na, F, PO4, Fe, Pb, Mn, Zn, Ni 4 Ambient Noise Mine site (near the dB (A) levels Hourly day and working pit during night time Leq excavation, and levels every around the lease quarter periphery) total 04 point, Siluwa, Jhansi 5 Mines discharge Settling tank , settling pH, conductivity, Pre and Post pits, tailing storage Alkalinity, TS, TDS, Monsoon tanks & garland TSS, Total drain of lease area hardness, Cl, SO 4, Ca, Mg, K, Na, F, PO4, Fe, Pb, Mn, Zn, Ni 6 Soil Quality In and around the Organic matter, Annu al site C, H, N, alkalinity, Acidity, heavy metal
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EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
S. Environmental Locations Parameters Period and No. Attributes Frequency 7 Ground water table Core and buffer - Annual monitoring zone • At Mine site • Siluwa • Jhansi
5.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES The Additional Studies conducted as per the Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by SEIAA/SEAC vide letter no. 1575/PS-MS/ MPPCB/ SEAC-II/M/ TOR (58)/ 2016 Bhopal date 6/12/2016 with regard to Public hearing & subsequent CSR plan.
6.0 PROJECT BENEFITS Socio-economic benefits The following activities will be implemented in each of these areas: Medical Assistance • Providing better medical care to local people by extending them the first aid facilities; • Regular immunization programs; • Periodic specialist medical camps
Education • Institution of scholarship and prizes; • Supporting adult education programs. • Vocational course and training to local Youth
7.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN LAND USE PATTERN The original topography of the ML area will be affected mainly due to the mining operation. Table – 6 Existing and Conceptual land use plan of core zone Items Existing Conceptual period Total lease area 4.49ha Ultimate depth of mining 9m bgl (366m MSL ) 17 m bgl ( 360m MSL ) Ultimate pit slope 45 o 45 o Area under dumps 0.6475ha 1.4475ha Area under pits 1.8001ha 2.0924ha Area to be reclaimed 0.0675ha 0.3765ha Infrastructure & Road 0.014ha Nil Mineral storage Ni l Nil Plantation 0.10ha 2.5339 ha
M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, EX 11 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal
EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
Water body 0.50ha 1.2650ha
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT The impacts on the different components viz employment, housing, educational, medical and transport facilities, fuel availability, economics, status, health agriculture is not significant because size of project is very small. However, it would definitely increase the employment opportunity (primary as well as secondary) in the project area. Some of these impacts would be beneficial. It is not out of place to mention that another two mines, which in the vicinity and both are operational at small level . The expectation of the people of the area is concerned towards employment, education, and health facilities. The literacy rate of the study area is medium. The literacy rate may be increased with the economic benefits may arises from the mining activities. Further the villagers and workers may also get benefitted by medical camps and primary medical facilities, which will be provided by the management.
GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANTATION PROGRAMME However the afforestation should always be carried out in a systematic and scientific manner. It is proposed to carry the plantation along the 7.5mt barrier zone, both side of roads, village side and non-mineralised area by considering 80% rate of survival. Trees like Karanj, Sheesham, Mango, Neem and some other varieties will be planted in consultant with forest department. Trees will be planted in 3x3m 2 area and sapling will be planted in 30cm deep hole covered with soil and manure. The details of year wise area and nos. of sapling planted area as under: Table no. 7 Afforestation plan ENVIRONMENT IMPACT & MANAGEMENT Ecology: Stage Wise Cumulative Plantation REQUIREMENTS OF PLANTS FOR AFFORESTATION/RECLAMATION Year Unworked Bench of pit Backfilled Inside dump Total area green area area belt Area Trees Area Trees Area Trees Area Trees Area No. of (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) Trees
Presently 0.1 100 ------0.1 100 1st to CP 0.23 480 0.8274 1750 0.3765 800 1.0 2100 2.4339 5130 Total 0.33 580 0.8274 1750 0.3765 800 1.0 2100 2.5339 5230
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES
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EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
Measure to control and minimize the risks at workplace, SIS will implement Health & Safety with the following objectives: ‹ To prevent hazards may be due to slope failure ‹ To provide safe and healthy environment to all the employees. Fugitive dust, noise and fines may affect the health of workers. Safety of employee during operation will be taken care of as per mine regulations act 1961. To avoid any adverse affects on the health of workers due to dust & noise, sufficient measures have been provided in the mining project. These may include: • Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water, fans, toilets etc. • Provision of personal protection devices to the workers; • Dust suppression of haul road. • First-aid facilities within lease area. • Height, slope and width of dump shall be developed as per the approved mining plan. • Regular medical examination shall be conducted for the employees. • Working benches and dump benches shall be developed as per approved mining plan.
2. Implementation Schedule of Mitigation Measures The mitigation measures which given in chapter-10 at EMP, suggested above shall be implemented so as to reduce the impact on environment due to the operations of the proposed capacity expansion project. In order to facilitate easy implementation of mitigation measures, these are phased as per the priority implementation as given in Table-8. Table No. 8 Implementation Schedule Activity Action Plan Water spraying over on the haulage roads & During development and operation of mine services road develop green belt around periphery and Immediate (may be started from coming along the road monsoon) Cleaning and maintenance of Garland drain Before and during monsoon Maintenance and Construction of retaining During development and operation of mine wall along the dumps Provision and compulsory use of Dust mask, During development and operation of mine ear plugs, safety shoes and other PPE to all workers Regular health monitoring (ones in a year) of During development and operation of mine workers Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with During development and operation of mine amenities like drinking water, fans, toilets etc.
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EIA Report for 4.49ha Jhansi Siluwa Iron ore, Summary Manganese ore, Blue dust, laterite, Ochre and clay mine
Socio economic measures During development and operation of mine Air pollution control measures Immediate and progressive Water pollution control measures Immediate continual Noise control measures Immediate continual Ecological preservation and upgradation Immediate & Progressive
3. CONCLUSION As discussed, it is safe to say that the project is not likely to cause significant impact on the ecology and environment of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain the pollutants within permissible limits. Green belt development around the area would also be taken up as an effective pollution mitigative technique, as well as to control the pollutants released due to mining.
M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, EX 14 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal