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Dozer Non-Slip Track Mat
Problem The problem is related to the uneven and sometimes slippery steel track surface of dozers. Significant work at the operation had previously been completed in improving access systems, however the problem of the uneven track surface and its inherent slip... Read more
Bulldozer track roller change-out tool
Problem Removing the 280kg track rollers from the undercarriage of a bulldozer was identified as a high risk activity during an ergonomic risk assessment. There was potential for maintainers to injure their backs or even be crushed by the weight of... Read more
Dozer Track Handrail System
Problem Injuries and fatalities from falls and slips due to the use of dozer tracks as access means and work platforms Solution Individual, lock together handrail system integrated onto preexisting dozer tracks. Benefits Prevents working at heights injuries, eliminates need for harnesses or lanyards, easy... Read more
Track Dozer Maintenance
Problem Workers are exposed to hazards while performing maintenance on dozer tracks. Current precautions are bulky and unrealistic. Solution Left and Right Hand rails, 2 straight handrails, 4 track clamps and non-slip mats designed for dozer installation. Benefits 3 points of contact, reduced maintenance hazards,... Read more
Track Installations
Carrying heavy rails and ties over uneven ground and tracks can cause slips and falls, resulting in ankle sprains and back injuries. Whenever possible, use a scoop to unload the ties. This will allow the ties to be distributed as... Read more
Underground Track Haulage Safety
Four miners have been killed while operating locomotives or personnel carriers since November, 2000. A miner was fatally injured when his head struck a protruding chute. Another miner was killed when he was struck by a drifting train when the... Read more
Track Mounted Personnel Carrier
Equipment approval criteria for track mounted personnel carriers ... Read more
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRACK-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
Checklist for additional requirements for track-mounted equipment ... Read more
Rail track and associated equipment for use underground in mines
This guidance covers rail track used underground in mines by locomotive and rope-haulage systems, to transport people, equipment, material supplies and minerals. It does not apply to temporary trackwork, or to light-duty trackwork used solely for mineral or material transport... Read more
Track Roller Installer
Problem Manual handling of rollers by current forklift methods associates great risk for physical strain, crush and pinch injuries and falling potentials. Solution A counterweight system can be suspended from a forklift allowing for greater manoeuverability for roller positioning Benefits Low cost, less time-down, no... Read more
D90KS Track Adjuster
What A fatality occurred when a service person tried to disassemble an accumulator / tensioning cylinder, which had been removed from the undercarriage of a drill rig Why The pressurised nitrogen gas charge was not released before removing the end cap from the... Read more
Dozer Fall Protection Frame
Problem Maintenance personnel (Mine or Contractors) are required to access and work upon the Dozer bonnet in order to repair/replace items that include lights, air conditioners and blade lift cylinders. This access exposes such personnel to a potential fall from heights... Read more
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident, Cucumber Mine, Raw Coal Mining Company, Inc.Cucumber, McDowell County, West Virginia
What A 25-year old roof bolting machine operator with 7 years of mining experience was fatally injured while operating a battery-powered track-mounted personnel carrier as it entered the track portal through an open airlock door it lost traction and began sliding... Read more
Underground Coal Mine Fatal Powered Haulage Accident Cucumber Mine Raw Coal Mining Company, Inc. Cucumber, McDowell County, West Virginia ID
What A 25-year old roof bolting machine operator with 7 years mining experience was fatally injured while operating a battery-powered track-mounted personnel carrier as it entered the track portal through an open airlock door it lost traction and began sliding down... Read more
Near Miss Fluid Injection High Potential Incident
What A maintenance technician was attempting to release grease pressure from a crawler track adjuster on an excavator. The technician was struck in the arms, face and chest with pressurised grease (approx 17,236 kpa [2500 psi]). First aid personnel completed a... Read more
High voltage plugs and adaptors
Problem Previous style of cable plugs and adapters were prone to failure in service posing a potential hazard to personnel Solution A completely new design for high voltage cable plugs and adaptors (in the range of 6,600-25,000 volts) subsequent to research into causes... Read more
Rim Wheel Assembly Hazards
Many miners have been killed due to improper installation, repair or servicing of rim wheels. Severe injury or death can occur if safe work practices and specific information on the rim wheel assemblies are not known ... Read more
Surface Nonmetal Mill (Trona) Fatal Powered Haulage Accident Rail Link, Inc. (JVU) Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida at General Chemical Mill
What A 47-year-old contract switchman with 25 years of experience, was fatally injured at night at a trona mine. The victim, switching cars at a surface load out area, was caught between a 15-car train he was riding and a stationary... Read more
Technical guide to the selection and use of fall prevention and arrest equipment
A study on fall prevention and arrest equipment available to construction industry. A critical appraisal of Purlin Trolley Systems; Safety Decking; Fall Arrest Mats; Safety Netting; Cable and Track-Based fall arrest systems; NASC's SG4:00: The Use of Fall Arrest Equipment... Read more
Report of Investigation - Fatal Machinery Accident - Double E Augering Inc. - Feds Creek, Pike County, Kentucky
What A 47 year-old miner with 29 years of mining experience was fatally injured at a surface mine. The victim was operating a hydraulic excavator that rolled over a bench when it was repositioned during spoil loading operations, trapping him. Why The incident... Read more
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