Coal Inspectorate | Bulletin | No.218 V 1 | 25 March 2024
On 1 August 2023, a pick & carry crane was being utilised to ‘roll’ over the roof section of a diesel-powered surface pump, to allow access to the exhaust section for removal. During the manoeuvre, the load has shifted and swung into the rigger, knocking him to the ground and fracturing his leg in multiple locations.
The incident has been investigated by the RSHQ Serious Incident Investigation Unit (SIIU). The investigation has been finalised and recommendations have been made.
Based on the mine and SIIU investigations, events leading up to the incident have been recreated and are available in the following video animation.
All site senior executives should:
All coal mine workers should:
Contact: Patrick Hurley, Inspector of Mines , +61 7 3199 8001 QldMinesInspectorate@rshq.qld.gov.au
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