Analysis on Coal Mine Safety in Southwest China

Abstract

China ranks first in the number of coal mines and coal production in the world, its geological conditions of coal storage and mining costs are inferior to other coal producing countries. However, China’s attention and mining enthusiasm for coal have not decreased at all. The concentration of coal production has been increasing, and the important role and strategic position of the main coal producing areas in the central and western regions have become more and more prominent. In particular, the number of coal mines and accidents in Southwest China ranks first in the country. Contrary to the dominant position of state-owned coal companies in other regions of the country, there are more private coal companies in Southwest China. Take Liupanshui (LPS) as an example, considering the analysis of its coal geological conditions, high-quality development, industrial structure, potential risks, accident types, accident time and other safety conditions, regardless of regional factors, the safety situation of coal mine in LPS is an epitome of the China’s private coal companies, which can be used for reference to improve the safety production situation in other regions.