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Collision between dozer and haul truck

We have published an investigation information release concerning a collision between a dozer and a haul truck at Mangoola Coal Mine, Wybong on 5 October 2020.

A dozer was working at the tip head. A haul truck arrived at the tip head and reversed to dump a load. The truck operator heard a thud and stopped. The haul truck and the dozer had collided. The dozer operator sustained soft tissue injuries and was transported to hospital for medical review.

Read the full Investigation Information Release (PDF, 218.51 KB)

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