A 57-year-old truck driver was fatally injured when his haul truck rolled over, says the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
The haul truck was ascending a haul road when it slowed, stopped, and rolled backwards over 300 feet. The vehicle then ran up a hill, which caused it to roll over.
Best Practices:
- Task train mobile equipment operators adequately and ensure each operator can demonstrate proficiency in all phases of mobile equipment operation before performing work.
- Conduct adequate pre-operational checks and correct any defects affecting safety in a timely manner prior to operating mobile equipment.
- Maintain control of self-propelled mobile equipment while it is in motion.
- Load trucks within the safe operating range based on the load rating of the truck, the road grade, and weather conditions.
- Exercise caution when approaching grades and operate mobile equipment at speeds consistent with the conditions of roadways, tracks, grades, clearance, visibility, curves, and traffic.
- Maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s service and maintenance schedules.
