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Serious injury – Worker Hit by Rolling Vehicle

Dangerous Incident Safety Incident Coal Mine

Summary:

A worker was hit on the leg and knocked to the ground when a vehicle rolled backwards. The worker was walking and using a mobile phone at the time of the incident. The worker was taken to hospital for treatment.

Recommendations to Industry:

Mine operators should review how the hazards associated with using mobile phones and social media devices are controlled on site, both for vehicle operators and pedestrians around mobile equipment.

 

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