SCCL tops underground rescue event with speed, skill and precision
Hyderabad:The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) secured first prize in the underground mines rescue category at the International Mines Rescue Competitions held recently in Zambia.
Teams from several countries, including China, Colombia, Zambia, Canada, Australia and Poland, participated in the event. From India, teams from Coal India Limited, SCCL and other companies took part.
The competition evaluated teams on firefighting, rescue operations and technical support. The Singareni team excelled in all segments to clinch the top position. Notably, team member Sai Krishna completed a 90-minute technical test in just 52 minutes by rectifying and refilling a carbon dioxide absorbent canister.
In another event at the West Portal Mine, the team was tasked with locating and rescuing two individuals trapped at a depth of 700 metres. Though two hours were allotted, the Singareni team completed the task in 52 minutes.
The team carried out key operations such as installing an L-bend in a pump, shutting down a substation and locating the victims using the provided mine plan.
The Singareni rescue team was trained under General Manager (Rescue) Srinivas Reddy at the Ramagundam Mines Rescue Station.
SCCL Chairman and Managing Director Dr Buddhaprakash Jyothi congratulated the team, stating that winning first prize at the international level in underground mine rescue was a proud moment for the organisation.
