Dangerous incident | SinNot 2018/01088
Summary: A service truck rolled while leaving a mine site. At a right-hand bend on a gravel road, the driver swerved, lost control and the truck tipped on its side. A fuel tank was fitted to the truck and was only partially filled.
Recommendations to industry: When tanks are fitted to vehicles (such as fuel or water tanks), the risk of fluid movement should be considered and appropriate controls put in place including baffles and minimum/ maximum fill levels.
Recommendations to industry: When tanks are fitted to vehicles (such as fuel or water tanks), the risk of fluid movement should be considered and appropriate controls put in place including baffles and minimum/ maximum fill levels.
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