On 10 Feb 2004, a mine-worker was fatally injured whilst working in the workshop at the Century zinc mine in north-west Queensland. At about midnight 9/10 February, a tyre fitter was working with another person removing an outer rear wheel of a Komatsu 830E haul truck. A sudden release of stored energy from the inner […]
Archive | April, 2004
GOUGHS/CAT AWARD 2002 REPORT
I would just like to thank Gough’s Management Team and a special thanks to Ardie Rankin for putting together a great itinerary on the Australian Trip for Kim and myself. Melbourne CAT Factory First stop was Melbourne and out to the CAT factory where graders are made. They also make digger, loader buckets and truck […]
Entanglement Incident
Safety Incident Report 2004/3 *Conveyor incident *Safety procedures ignored *Interlock not working *More care required
Dangerous Unguarded Pug Mill
Safety Incident Report 2004/2 *Non-compliant equipment *Guarding recommendations *Interlocks *Potential for serious harm
Excavator Contacts High Voltage U-ground Cable
Safety Incident Report 2004/1 * Footing excavation for new plant * 22,000 volt cable * No site electrical plan * Hazard i.d. / risk assessment not done prior to starting work