The most common mode of transport of coal/ ore and materials in opencast mines whether is big or small is trucks or tippers and its use is on increase. So are unfortunately the accidents are also on rise due to various reasons.
The analysis of accidents revealed that majority of them occurred due to :
- Head on collision and head to tail collision
- Failure of brakes.
- Over speeding or rash driving by operators
- While reversing
- Fire
- While truck is operated when body is raised
- Short circuit
A model code of practice was circulated vide circular no 11 of 1973 and was needed to be enforced by management after getting concurrence from concerned Director of Mines safety.
Source: Autobei
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