On 01 November 2022, an explosion at Forzando South Mine was detected and suppressed within milliseconds by an Explospot Active Explosion Barrier. Triggered by blunt picks and ventilation issues during a machine restart, the system prevented escalation—ensuring no injuries and proving once again that critical safety controls work when it matters most.

On 13 April 2010, a methane ignition at the Syferfontein underground coal mine in South Africa was successfully contained by an ExploSpot Active Explosion Barrier. Triggered by an electrical flash from a damaged 1000 V cable, the system responded within milliseconds, preventing flame propagation and protecting personnel, equipment, and the operation from a potentially catastrophic explosion.

On 20 December 2002, an Explospot Active Explosion Barrier stopped a methane explosion at the Ukuzini Shaft of New Denmark Colliery in South Africa. The system detected the developing explosion and suppressed the flame front within milliseconds, preventing propagation and protecting five miners working nearby. The event highlights how active explosion barriers serve as critical safety controls in underground coal mining.