National Safety awards for Tata Steel's Jharia division
August 20, 2007

Bhelatand Amalgamated Colliery and Sijua Colliery of Jharia Division of Tata Steel have bagged the National Safety awards. In the category of difficult underground mines, Bhelatand Amalgamated Colliery was selected as the winner for the "longest accident-free period" for years 2004 and 2006. It had bagged the award in 2003 as well. Sijua Colliery was selected as the runner up for the longest accident-free period for the year 2005, receiving this award for the first time.

With Tata Steel focusing on and promoting safety, these awards are an exemplary achievement. The underground mine has registered an accident-free year, which is truly commendable. Sijua and Bhelatand collieries are underground coalmines in the Jharia division of Tata Steel. They are both degree II, gassy mines with a maximum working depth of over 450 metres.