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Regulator to launch investigation into Wilpinjong heavy vehicle collision

THE New South Wales Resources Regulator is starting a causal investigation into a heavy vehicle collision involving automated machinery at Peabody Energy’s Wilpinjong coal mine.

 Peabody Energy's Wilpinjong mine in NSW.

Peabody Energy's Wilpinjong mine in NSW.

On May 27 2019 a Hitachi Ex1200 excavator collided with an autonomous dozer. No-one was injured in the collision, however, there was damage to the access steps down from the excavator.   Resources...

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