ENVIRONMENT

Dozer gets cleaned up after cleaning up

A DUMP truck collided with a dozer while reversing to the tip head at a New South Wales open pit coal mine.

The dozer was performing clean-up along the face.

The dozer was performing clean-up along the face.

The dozer was performing clean-up along the face.

The NSW Resources Regulator said the dozer operator was unaware of the truck on the dump.

"For dumps, controls such as segregation and engineered systems must be considered before resorting to administrative controls," it said.

"Mine operators should routinely review available proximity detection and collision avoidance systems to determine if they are suitable for their operation."

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