The Regulator has released an animation and investigation report detailing a dangerous incident at Attunga Limestone Mine in which a worker was trapped between the cab and chassis of a wheel loader.
On 30 November 2020 a contracted technician was replacing failed cab mounts on a Volvo L220H. He was tightening harnesses and hose straps under the tilted cab when it suddenly lowered onto his upper body.
The worker suffered minor crush injuries however the incident had a high potential for a serious or fatal injury.
The Regulator has identified several ineffective risk controls and causal factors, and makes a range of recommendations to manufacturers, inspectors and repairers of mobile plant, and workers.
Report released into dangerous incident at Attunga Limestone Mine
Recent Articles
Exploration
Titleholders are reminded of their requirements to prepare and lodge exploration reports under the Mining Act 1992. To make compliance
New data is unearthing NSW’s prospectivity for high-purity silica, a key critical mineral. The Geological Survey of NSW used the latest
Media releases
The NSW Government will update the regulatory framework for small-scale mining titles to deliver a safe and strong opal industry for miners
