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Tritton in frame for truck fire

THE operator of the Tritton copper mine in Hermidale, New South Wales has been charged by the NSW Resources Regulator with failing to ensure the health and safety of workers in relation to a haul truck fire in the main decline of the mine on June 23, 2018.

he recovered Sandvik TH663 after the fire at Tritton.

he recovered Sandvik TH663 after the fire at Tritton.

The charge follows the regulator's report into the fire on a Sandvik TH663 haul truck that highlighted operational and maintenance issues at the mine. The Regulator alleges Tritton Resources failed...

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