A driver had to go on leave because his work space was unbearable. A heavy vehicle operator was recently declared unfit for duty for weeks because his seat was too uncomfortable. Authorities found...
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A multinational company expressed condolences after a fatal truck accident occurred at one of its operations. Hanson Construction recently pleaded guilty to failing to maintain a safe work...
A resources executive acknowledged his employer was responsible for substandard conditions. BHP accepted fault for the recent deaths of fitter Nathan Scholz and colleague Jody Byrne. Scholz, who was...
A mining giant cannot be faulted for one workplace fatality, a court found. Brisbane Magistrates Court recently ruled Anglo American was never responsible for the death of Bradley Hardwick at the...
A major resources producer twice failed to ensure workers return home safely from duty. BHP recently confirmed a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle at the Olympic Dam mine. “We are...
An operator discovered trucks can roll away even when a stop device is engaged. An unoccupied fuel truck recently descended 8 metres and crashed into a mobile stacker despite the park brake already...
Nivek Industries was founded in 2011 with the mission of creating a safer and more efficient working environment for maintainers in mining workshops. Now, the Singleton-based manufacturing company...
A mining giant has been asked to dig deep for a coal incident in Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin. Glen Perkins wants a Glencore subsidiary to pay $1.9 million in compensation for his suffering...
A national powertrain service provider is making underground mining easier, even in the most challenging of environments. Drivetrain business development manager of capital equipment sales Joel...
In a new year of recovery and growth, now is the time to fit out fleets and work trucks with the latest safety equipment, just in time for the spring and summer surge. ECCO has introduced a powerful...
