We have published an investigation report into a dangerous incident that occurred at Ashton Coal Mine, Camberwell on 30 May 2019.
During roadway development, a continuous miner attempted to tram forward and trim the floor. The continuous miner lost traction causing it to slide backwards down the sloped roadway. A cable hand was standing approximately 10 to 15 metres behind it. The continuous miner driver attempted to apply the brakes using the remote, but it had no effect on stopping its movement. The continuous miner continued to slide down the roadway towards the cable hand. The cable hand slipped and fell to the floor while attempting to turn and move out of the path of travel. The continuous miner contacted the cable hand before coming to rest. The cable hand suffered psychological trauma and soft tissue injuries.
The report describes the investigation conducted by the Regulator into the cause and circumstances of the incident and provides the investigation findings and recommendations to industry.
For more information view the full investigation report (PDF, 1.69 MB).
