The NSW Resources Regulator has released an excavator and dozer collision incident that occurred at an open cut coal mine.
An excavator collided with a dozer causing significant damage to the cabin. The operators had established positive communications to allow the dozer to enter the excavator’s swing radius. However, the excavator operator restarted operation without confirming that the dozer was clear of the swing radius.
The Regulator stated: “to control the risk of collision excavators should cease operation while dozers are operating within the swing radius. Mines should not rely on procedural controls for managing the risk of collisions. Collision avoidance technology should be integrated into mobile equipment.”
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A dump truck collision with a dozer at a NSW coal mine has been reported by the NSW Resources Regulator.
According to the Regulator a dump truck collision occurred when a haul truck interacted with a dozer on a dump at the Mangoola open cut coal mine on 5 October 2020. As a result of the collision, the dozer operator sustained injuries and was transported to hospital.
The accident occurred at about 9am on Monday 5 October 2020. An experienced dozer operator was working on a tip head. A truck operator arrived at the tip head and was unsure where to unload but recalled an earlier instruction from the dozer operator to tip against the wall. The truck operator reversed to dump the load. The truck operator heard a thud and stopped the truck. The haul truck and dozer had collided.
The haul truck operator had 11 weeks industry experience and 4 weeks experience at the mine. The dozer operator sustained soft tissue injuries and was transported to hospital for medical review.
The NSW Resources Regulator has commenced an investigation to determine the cause and circumstances of the dump truck collision incident. The investigation will, among other things, consider communication between the operators, training and supervision, as well as adequacy of policies and procedures relevant to the incident.
The mine operator is cooperating with the investigation. A report will be published when the investigation is conclude.
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