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MSHA's Accident Prevention Program Miner's Tip Test Your Brakes After Repair |
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| Mine Type: All Surface |
| Category: Haulage |
Before you put a vehicle back in service after repairs or maintenance, test the brakes. A fatality occurred shortly after
a haul truck was repaired for a reported brake problem. The worn brake
linings were replaced and the truck was placed back in service. The truck
was later involved in a fatal accident due primarily to brake failure. The
investigation found that the brake actuators were worn out.
| Reissued: | 04/30/2002 |
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| Tag # | AP2002-M031 |
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