The NSW Resources Regulator has reported an incident where a personnel transporter hit a fire hydrant dropper while travelling outbye.
According to the Regulator, the underground personnel transport vehicle was travelling outbye with two occupants. As it left a dogleg section of the roadway, the steering pulled hard to the right. The operator braked and stopped. As the transporter slowed, it hit a fire hydrant dropper that penetrated the driver’s side windscreen. No-one was injured. A preliminary mine investigation found a loose steering hose had allowed hydraulic oil to leak out – this left no hydraulic oil to provide the steering function.
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The Regulator says that mine operators must develop and adhere to strict inspection and maintenance standards and practices to prevent loss of fluid due to loose fittings or damaged hoses.
It has highlighted that mine operators should review their maintenance procedures to ensure commissioning checks are carried out by competent people before the plant is returned to service as fit-for-purpose.
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