AMSJ » Dangerous incident – Impact to Excavator Windscreen
Incident Prevention/Mitigation

Dangerous incident – Impact to Excavator Windscreen

Dangerous Incident Safety Incident Coal Mine

Summary: Pasture harrows hit the windscreen of an excavator. The harrows became caught on buried geo-fabric and when the excavator was slewed, a chain broke and the harrows hit the windscreen of the excavator. No injuries were reported.

Recommendations to industry: When adapting plant to fit another item of plant, a change management assessment must be made to identify any additional hazards. Ensure all foreseeable hazards have been considered and appropriate controls are introduced.

Add Comment

Click here to post a comment