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Water cart roll prompts slope grade warning

THE NEW South Wales Resources Regulator has warned mines that operate articulated vehicles to review operating parameters after a dangerous incident at an open cut mine where a water cart rolled.

 The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a warning over articulated dump trucks after a water cart overturned at a NSW open cut coal mine.

The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a warning over articulated dump trucks after a water cart overturned at a NSW open cut coal mine.

The water cart was reversing at low speed and turned slightly when the rear wheel rode up onto a dozer rill, causing the tank to roll onto its side.   "Mines that are operating articulated vehicles...

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