Summary: A ventilation overcast and compressed air line were damaged when they were contacted by a shuttle car being towed by a LHD. The overcast was pulled down as a result of the contact.
The overcast was part of ventilation circuit to waste areas, and ventilation to working parts of the mine were not impacted.
The overcast was part of ventilation circuit to waste areas, and ventilation to working parts of the mine were not impacted.
Recommendations to industry: Before relocating large equipment in underground mines, a profile run should be undertaken to protect mine infrastructure from damage during the task.
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