On Saturday, October 5, 2013, a 47-year-old laborer with approximately 15 years of mining experience, was killed when the battery powered personnel carrier he was driving overturned and pinned him underneath the vehicle.
Best Practices
- Operate all powered haulage, along with trailers and sleds, at speeds consistent with conditions and the equipment used.
- Control equipment so that it can be stopped within the limits of visibility.
- Maintain off-track haulage roadways from bottom irregularities, debris, and wet or muddy conditions that affect the control of the equipment.
- Sound audible warnings when making turns, reversing directions, approaching ventilation curtains, and any time the operator’s visibility is obstructed. Ensure the sound level of audible warnings is significantly higher than that of ambient noise.
- Maintain mechanical steering and control devices to provide positive control at all times.
- Provide all self-propelled rubber-tired haulage equipment with well-maintained brakes, lights, and warning devices.
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