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What happened?
A truck driver parked the vehicle in the waste collection area to clean between the tailgate and the inclined bucket of the dump truck.
A temporary support was used to hold the tailgate.
While cleaning, the tailgate released causing a force of impact on the head of the driver.
The impact force resulted in severe head injuries to the driver.
The injured person was evacuated by an ambulance stationed close to the waste collection and segregation area, to the main clinic at the camp.
The driver was pronounced dead by the clinic doctor on arrival.
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Why did it happen?
The driver used a wooden plank as a temporary support.
The driver was cleaning the tailgate of the dump trucks while the jack was in an open position and the engine was running.
The dump truck driver was in the danger zone (in between the tailgate and the inclined bucket of the dump truck).
There was a lack of proper instructions for safe operation of dump trucks prohibiting the use of dump trucks for waste management.
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What did they learn?
Written instructions should be developed and enforced for the safe operation of machinery (e.g.dump trucks) and prevention of unauthorised movement.
Operational arrangements at worksites (e.g. waste collection and segregation areas) should be examined to enhance safety.
Access should be restricted for unauthorised vehicles (e.g. for waste management) using signage, physical barriers, and other control measures.
Dump truck drivers should receive adequate training and be assessed periodically to ensure that they have acquired the necessary skills for performing their specific tasks safely.
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Ask yourself or your crew
What communication breakdowns could lead to non-compliance with safe work practices (i.e. lack of clear instructions, language barriers etc.), and how can we avoid this in our organisation?
How can we improve risk perception within our team and enhance training to prevent similar incidents in the future?
What preventative measures can we implement to avoid similar incidents?
How can we promote a safety culture, and ensure that all team members understand and follow safe work practices to foster a safer work environment?
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What happened?
A truck driver parked the vehicle in the waste collection area to clean between the tailgate and the inclined bucket of the dump truck.
A temporary support was used to hold the tailgate.
While cleaning, the tailgate released causing a force of impact on the head of the driver.
The impact force resulted in severe head injuries to the driver.
The injured person was evacuated by an ambulance stationed close to the waste collection and segregation area, to the main clinic at the camp.
The driver was pronounced dead by the clinic doctor on arrival.
Why did it happen?
The driver used a wooden plank as a temporary support.
The driver was cleaning the tailgate of the dump trucks while the jack was in an open position and the engine was running.
The dump truck driver was in the danger zone (in between the tailgate and the inclined bucket of the dump truck).
There was a lack of proper instructions for safe operation of dump trucks prohibiting the use of dump trucks for waste management.
What did they learn?
Written instructions should be developed and enforced for the safe operation of machinery (e.g.dump trucks) and prevention of unauthorised movement.
Operational arrangements at worksites (e.g. waste collection and segregation areas) should be examined to enhance safety.
Access should be restricted for unauthorised vehicles (e.g. for waste management) using signage, physical barriers, and other control measures.
Dump truck drivers should receive adequate training and be assessed periodically to ensure that they have acquired the necessary skills for performing their specific tasks safely.
Ask yourself or your crew
What communication breakdowns could lead to non-compliance with safe work practices (i.e. lack of clear instructions, language barriers etc.), and how can we avoid this in our organisation?
How can we improve risk perception within our team and enhance training to prevent similar incidents in the future?
What preventative measures can we implement to avoid similar incidents?
How can we promote a safety culture, and ensure that all team members understand and follow safe work practices to foster a safer work environment?
A truck driver used a wooden plank as a temporary support to hold the tailgate while cleaning the truck. The tailgate released, causing a force impact on the head of the driver, who sustained severe head injuries and was later pronounced dead.
