Summary: A worker received a broken leg and another worker a dislocated shoulder when they jumped from the tray of a runaway vehicle. The vehicle was climbing a steep grade when the vehicle stalled and slid down the hill. The incident was not reported immediately.
Recommendations to industry: Operators must only ride in designated seats where protective devices are fitted to protect them from injury. Vehicles must be assessed as fit for the intended purpose before starting a job. Assessment must consider all operating parameters such as grade, surface, traction and loading. Section 15 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013 requires immediate notification of dangerous incidents and serious injuries.
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