Case Study: a global mining organization achieves safer, more efficient operations with HCL IoT WoRKS

Global Mining Organization - Customer Case Study

The customer, a global mining organization, faced challenges with safety incidents like vehicle collisions and inefficient processes such as lengthy blast roll-calls that took several hours. They partnered with HCL and its IoT WoRKS service to address the need for automating safety alerts and reducing machine downtime that impacted productivity.

HCL implemented a solution featuring a Smart Jacket and Smart Helmet for miners, which provided vehicle proximity alerts via audio notifications. A command center used geo-location to automate the blast roll-call process and track personnel. This resulted in a dramatic increase in productivity, reducing the blast roll-call duration from 3-4 hours to just 5 minutes. HCL's solution also led to a reduction in accidents and associated insurance claims.