Fatality – Truck ran over pickup
Nov 2, 2018
On November 3, 2018, a 44-year old shift supervisor with 3 years of experience was killed when a loaded Caterpillar 785B haul truck ran over her pickup truck at the crusher site.
Crusher-Fatality
Learnings
Communicate and verify with all equipment operators your planned movements and location upon entering a work area.
Train equipment operators on the limited visibility and blind spot areas that are inherent to the operation of large equipment.
Do not drive or park smaller vehicles in mobile equipment’s potential path of movement.
Instruct all operators on the importance of using flags or strobe lights on the cabs of their vehicles to make haulage truck operators aware of their location.
Install and maintain collision avoidance/warning technologies on mobile equipment.
EntirelySAFE Supports Voices & Safety at Work
In the aftermath of such a heartbreaking incident, workers, families and safety professionals often find themselves wrestling with questions, concerns and the need to speak up. That's where EntirelySAFE can be a meaningful resource.
1. A Platform for Raising Concerns Confidentially
EntirelySAFE provides secure channels for employees to voice safety concerns they might otherwise be afraid to raise.
2. Centralizing Safety Communication
By collecting concerns and observations in one place, EntirelySAFE helps safety leaders identify patterns or recurring risks that might otherwise go unnoticed.
3. Support for Safety Professionals and Families
EntirelySAFE isn't just for workers. Safety professionals can use it to track the effectiveness of interventions.
4. Encouraging a Culture of Accountability and Care
The worst outcome in any workplace is the loss of life. EntirelySAFE's tools push organizations toward proactive safety cultures.
Country:United States
Date:Nov 2, 2018
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