Investigation report:
Bulga Open Cut dump truck collision

About 3.30am on Monday 23 July 2018, an unloaded Caterpillar 793C dump truck (DT122) collided with a Caterpillar 793D dump truck (DT139) at the East Pit of Bulga Open Cut Mine. The cabin of DT122 collided with the rear edge of the tray body of DT139 forcing the two pillars of DT122’s cabin inwards, trapping the driver.

VIDEO: Learning from investigations: Bulga Open Cut dump truck collision

Onsite rescue personnel freed the driver from the cabin and transported him to hospital. The driver suffered a fractured tibia, laceration to his right eye and minor cuts and bruises. For the full report and learning from investigations video, visit the links below.

Investigation report

Video: Learning from investigations: Bulga Open Cut dump truck collision

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Resources Regulator | Phone: 1300 814 609
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Investigation report: Bulga Open Cut dump truck collision

Investigation report:
Bulga Open Cut dump truck collision