Dangerous incident: Haul Trucks

April 10, 2018 Tara

Haul trucks were being loaded by a front-end loader. One truck reversed into another truck that was moving forward. No one was reported to be injured.

Recommendations to industry: Mine operators should periodically review and re-train workers on the understanding of positive communication between operators using large equipment.

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