ChecklistGuro Blasting Operations & Fragmentation Control
Optimize your mine productivity with our Blasting Operations & Fragmentation Control workflow. Master every stage of the blast cycle-from precise pattern design and explosive loading to real-time fragmentation analysis-to minimize secondary breakage, reduce downstream crushing costs, and enhance pit safety. Streamline fragmentation consistency and drive operational efficiency with data-driven blasting management.
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Start of the Workflow/Process.
1. Retrieve Site Geological Data
Fetch existing borehole and rock density data from the Geological Data Model to determine fragmentation requirements.
2. Get Blast Pattern Design
Retrieve the predefined drilling pattern and burden/spacing parameters from the Blast Design entry.
3. Calculate Powder Factor
Calculate the ratio of explosive mass to the volume of rock to be fragmented (kg/m³).
4. Calculate Maximum Instantaneous Charge (MIC)
Calculate the allowed charge weight per delay to comply with vibration safety limits.
5. Create Blast Plan Entry
Generate a new Blast Plan record containing the calculated parameters, pattern geometry, and explosive types.
6. Assign Drilling Task
Create a task for the Drilling Supervisor to execute the pattern according to the retrieved design.
7. Assign Loading & Stemming Task
Create a task for the Blasting Crew to perform hole charging and stemming.
8. Update Drill Log with Actuals
Update the Blast Plan entry with actual drilling depths and any deviations encountered during drilling.
9. Retrieve Explosive Inventory
Check available emulsion or ANFO stock levels in the Inventory Data Model.
10. Update Explosive Usage
Subtract the quantity of explosives used from the Inventory Data Model.
11. Assign Blasting Technician
Assign the final detonation and firing task to the certified Blaster-in-Charge.
12. Notify Site Safety Officer
Send an email notification to the Safety Officer regarding the scheduled blast time and exclusion zone setup.
13. Blast Warning Alert
Send an SMS alert to all site personnel in the vicinity to clear the blast area.
14. Create Fragmentation Analysis Entry
Create a new entry to record post-blast fragmentation results (e.g., % of oversize, mean fragment size).
15. Calculate Average Fragmentation Size
Aggregate all recent fragmentation analysis entries to find the average particle size trend.
16. Generate Post-Blast Performance Report
Generate a comprehensive report comparing the planned powder factor vs. actual fragmentation results.
17. Update Blast Performance Score
Update the master Blast Log with a quality score based on the fragmentation analysis.
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End of the Workflow/Process.
Start of the Workflow/Process.
Fetch existing borehole and rock density data from the Geological Data Model to determine fragmentation requirements.
Retrieve the predefined drilling pattern and burden/spacing parameters from the Blast Design entry.
Calculate the ratio of explosive mass to the volume of rock to be fragmented (kg/m³).
Calculate the allowed charge weight per delay to comply with vibration safety limits.
Generate a new Blast Plan record containing the calculated parameters, pattern geometry, and explosive types.
Create a task for the Drilling Supervisor to execute the pattern according to the retrieved design.
Create a task for the Blasting Crew to perform hole charging and stemming.
Update the Blast Plan entry with actual drilling depths and any deviations encountered during drilling.
Check available emulsion or ANFO stock levels in the Inventory Data Model.
Subtract the quantity of explosives used from the Inventory Data Model.
Assign the final detonation and firing task to the certified Blaster-in-Charge.
Send an email notification to the Safety Officer regarding the scheduled blast time and exclusion zone setup.
Send an SMS alert to all site personnel in the vicinity to clear the blast area.
Create a new entry to record post-blast fragmentation results (e.g., % of oversize, mean fragment size).
Aggregate all recent fragmentation analysis entries to find the average particle size trend.
Generate a comprehensive report comparing the planned powder factor vs. actual fragmentation results.
Update the master Blast Log with a quality score based on the fragmentation analysis.
End of the Workflow/Process.
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