Unloading a dump truck can be a hazardous operation, particularly when the ground is uneven or when the load is being delivered into a pit. This is a common scenario at mining sites. Moreover, dump trucks loaded with coal can face even higher risks because the load can be wet, freeze in the bed, and…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Case report: #18KY024* Issued by: Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Date of incident: June 22, 2018 Summary On June 22, 2018, a 61-year-old dump truck owner-operator was transporting crushed rock to fill a sinkhole, when he raised the bed of the dump truck and contacted high voltage power lines, resulting in a rear…
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