The Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert after a swinging load hit a worker, injuring him at an open-cut coal mine in NSW.
On 23 September 2024, workers at the mine were replacing a rear suspension strut on a haul truck. The strut was secured by a lower pin, and pivoted back onto a worker in the access platform resulting in a serious laceration to his upper leg.
Following an investigation, the Regulator has issued several recommendations for mine operators, which includes fully training workers before such activities are undertaken.
Download the safety alert (PDF, 708.48 KB) and view the recommendations.
Haul truck rear strut injures worker
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