9 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® An Award-Winning Solution Injuries and fatalities caused by falling objects comprise a large portion of serious reported incidents and near misses in underground mining. Lost or abandoned production drill rods in upward-facing boreholes have always presented challenges for underground operations - a hazard which, until recently, had no fail-safe solution. The patented SafetySpear™ was developed by RattleJack™ to cost effectively reduce falling object risks quickly and easily. It also creates a proven reliability and redundancy to deliver the same result every time, reducing the chance of operator mistakes. The SafetySpear works to protect underground mining personnel and equipment from free-falling overhead hazards by plugging drill holes quickly and inexpensively with a lightweight, highimpact absorbing polymer system. It activates on impact with any downward force; its unique two-stage design decelerates the impact by blocking the hole with its flexible upper section, conforming to the shape and size of the available space. This effectively stops the falling hazard with minimal backward movement, a method not seen previously in the industry. Installation is achieved with standard production drilling equipment, enabling the hazard to be minimized without delay. This lifesaving invention was recognized at the Australian Mining Prospect Awards as the best in the Innovative Mining Prospect Solution category. The SafetySpear was the only physical, real-world product among the three finalists, the others being databased. For a link to this website, visit this page at: worldwidedrillingresource.com
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