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Worker trapped under loader during maintenance

A worker was trapped under the cab of a loader

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported a dangerous incident where a worked was trapped under a loader during maintenance.

According to the report, a worker was trapped under the cab of a loader when the cab lowered onto him as he was working beneath it. The worker was trapped for about three minutes before he was released. A preliminary investigation found that the cab was unsupported at the time. No locking pin or chock was used to hold the raised cab in place. The worker sustained minor injuries.

The Regulator states, “this incident is under investigation and a full report will be published at a later date. Under no circumstances should an operator work beneath an unsupported cab. OEM recommended chocks and locking pins should be used to secure the raised cab in place.”

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