A mining truck was tipping competent material (stone) at the tip head when the operator thought the rear wheels dropped down. The operator asked the dozer operator who confirmed the rear wheels had dropped approximately 0.5 m.
Recommendations to industry: Mine tipping procedures should include appropriately designed ‘windrows’ as a control. Ground stability should be considered in planning the dump site. Adequate lighting should be provided when tipping occurs at night.
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