MSHA reported that on Oct. 9, a 60-ton haul truck was dumping a load of material when the dump point sloughed off, causing the haul truck to slide down and overturn, coming to rest upside down 15 ft. below. The driver was rescued from the truck through the side window of the cab with minor injuries. Full story.
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MSHA reported that from 2010 through 2023, there were 19 drowning accidents. Eleven of these fatal accidents occurred when mobile equipment, operating near water, became submerged. Full story.
Read MoreUnderground mining supplier Paus has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Australian equipment maker Elquip that will benefit both mining and tunneling. Paus confirmed that, under the new agreement, the two will mutually evaluate and prepare a dealership for the Australian market. It will encompass specializes mobile equipment as well as service and parts. No timeline was provided for…
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Matrix Design Group has unveiled OmniPro Vision AI collision avoidance system, designed to provide alerts when pedestrians, vehicles and other potential hazards are detected in the path of mobile equipment. OmniPro Vision AI allows for fully customizable zones and the ability to work in low-light and all-weather conditions, making it suitable for a wide range of equipment applications and operating…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule from its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to help protect miners from accidents, injuries and fatalities related to surface mobile equipment. Full story.
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Petro-Canada Lubricants has launched the newest addition to its product line: PRODURO TO-4+ UHP multi-purpose synthetic all-season transmission, hydraulic, drive line and wet brake fluid for heavy-duty mobile equipment. The new multi-purpose release from the HF Sinclair company can deliver up to a 6% equipment life increase for applicable mining and construction equipment and increases equipment productivity and decreases operating…
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