Mines safety alert no. 218 | 17 April 2009 | Version 1
Investigations are ongoing and further information may be published as it becomes available. The information in this publication is what is known at the time of writing.
We issue Safety Notices to draw attention to the occurrence of a serious incident, raise awareness of risks, and prompt assessment of your existing controls.
All mine types
A contractor's employee was fatally injured at an open cut coal mine when he drove his utility into the rear of a large, empty, low loader travelling slowly in the same direction. The low loader weighs some 200 tonnes and is used to transport heavy equipment such as dozers and excavators. The low loader driver was unaware of the collision and continued on to his destination. The utility cab was crushed beneath a projecting 'tow hitch' at the rear of the low loader.
Large low loader or 'float' and Mitsubishi Triton utility.
Heavy and light vehicle interaction.
Investigation not yet concluded.
Contact: minesafetyandhealth@dnrm.qld.gov.au
Issued by Queensland Department of Mines and Energy
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