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HiPo - Fatal 1 - TRANSPORT - Driver's hand trapped in tailgate

LOCATION:
QUARRY
ACTIVITY:
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS / DELIVERY
SUB ACTIVITY:
DELIVERING AGGREGATES
ALERT STATUS:
High Potential
DATE ISSUED:
25/03/2024 20:11:59
INCIDENT No:
03703

TITLE
HiPo - Fatal 1 - TRANSPORT - Driver's hand trapped in tailgate
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

WHAT HAPPENED

A driver's hand was trapped in the tailgate of his belt trailer when cleaning down build up after discharging the load. He was still holding the remote-control unit for the trailer which also was trapped. The images show a reconstruction and the bruising to the driver's hand.

        

KEY FINDINGS

Cause -The driver unintentionally pressed, and held, the tailgate close button while cleaning down.

Reaction -The driver had felt the tailgate hit the back of his safety helmet and instinctively moved his head away from being trapped by the tailgate.

First Aid - Bruising of the hand was the only injury. The driver returned to work the next day.

Safe Systems of Work - The driver failed to isolate the remote control prior to approaching the vehicle.

Training - The driver has held his class 1 license since 2021, has a valid MP Connect card, valid site induction and recently completed his Zero4Life for Drivers training.

PPE - Full PPE was worn, including gloves, which reduced the potential for injury.

Improvement - The delivery occurred early in the morning when low light levels made it difficult to see clearly into the trailer despite the driver having a head torch.

HOW COULD THIS HAVE BEEN AVOIDED

  • Isolating the remote control would have prevented the tailgate moving.

KEY REVIEW POINTS

  • SSOW modified to make it clearer that the remote must be isolated.
  • Retraining of drivers in the SSOW change.
  • Improved lighting in the area.

ACCIDENT / INCIDENT IMAGES




LEARNING POINTS / ACTIONS TAKEN

LEARNING POINTS / ACTIONS IMAGES


LOCATION:
QUARRY
ACTIVITY:
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS / DELIVERY
SUB ACTIVITY:
DELIVERING AGGREGATES
ALERT STATUS:
High Potential
DATE ISSUED:
25/03/2024 20:11:59
INCIDENT No:
03703


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