MSHA reported that on Nov. 5, a miner at Samuel G. Hurworth in Crane County, Texas, died when the haul truck he was operating over travelled a dump point. The edge of the dump point failed, causing the haul truck to travel backwards, overturn and land on the roof of the cab. This is the 26th fatality reported in 2024, and…
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MSHA Issues Haul Truck Roll Over Safety Alert
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. MSHA recommends the following…
Read MorePhilippi-Hagenbuch Engineers HiVol Water Tanks for Unique Environments
Philippi-Hagenbuch’s patented HiVol Water Tanks feature a stable, square design that improves stability and maximizes hauling capacity. Each tank is custom engineered to haul the greatest possible volume for the specific make and model of off-highway articulated or rigid frame haul truck. The tanks feature easy-to-use, operator-friendly controls and the ability to spray the entire width of a haul road…
Read MoreGraniterock’s Assistance to Firefighters Sparks Gratitude
Quick action by Graniterock’s Wilson Quarry haul truck drivers helped Cal Fire firefighters get a handle on a blaze that threatened the Aromas, Calif., Quarry and nearby properties. The blaze started on a neighboring property – a lumber storage yard on Quarry Road. Tracy Rego and Robert Ramirez were awakened around 3:15 a.m. Oct. 31 with a phone call from…
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg: Philippi-Hagenbuch HiVol Water Tanks
Philippi-Hagenbuch HiVol Water Tanks feature a stable, square design that improves stability and maximizes hauling capacity. Each tank is custom engineered to haul the greatest possible volume for the specific make and model of off-highway articulated or rigid frame haul truck. The tanks feature easy-to-use, operator-friendly controls and the ability to spray the entire width of a haul road with…
Read MoreOrica Expands Fragmentation Monitoring to Real-Time Oversize
Orica released its most innovative fragmentation monitoring solution yet, FRAGTrack Gantry. A market-first haul truck measurement solution combining real-time oversize detection alerts and accurate Particle Size Distribution of fragmentation on all models and sizes of haul trucks. Combining the success of the existing suite of automated post-blast fragmentation monitoring solutions and the feedback from customers experiencing loss of production due…
Read MoreNew Komatsu Haul Truck Built for Aggregate
Komatsu’s HD1500-8E0 rigid frame off-highway haul truck is purpose-built for mining, quarry and aggregate applications, according to the company. Delivering performance with a 1,580 gross hp (1180 kW), Tier 4 final Komatsu SDA16V159E-3 engine, the HD1500-8E0 helps drive high levels of productivity. The redesigned cab, combined with a MacPherson strut-type and hydropneumatic suspension, gives operators the smooth and comfortable ride…
Read MoreHaul Trucks and Hammers Aren’t Mines
Does MSHA Have Jurisdiction Over Them Forever, Wherever They Go And However They Are Used? By Brian Hendrix If a haul truck or a hammer is used for mining or used at a mine, does MSHA have jurisdiction over them forever, wherever they go and however they are used? Put differently, does “jurisdiction follow equipment if it travels away from…
Read MoreMSHA Reports 27th Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Sept. 21, a 68-year-old contract truck driver with 20 years of experience was fatally injured at Bonito Pit, Valencia County, N.M., while operating a haul truck. The victim was found lying in front of his truck near the edge of a haul road. The truck was upright and in the opposite direction…
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Trimble Insight draws data from Trimble Loadrite loader, excavator, haul truck and conveyor belt scale sensors into centralized cloud storage. Using administrator customization for machine names, geofenced load/dump and stockpile locations, Insight calculates production metrics. The Scheduler aligns the production data according to your shifts and modes, notifications identify issues and then dashboards present actionable insights.
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