Autonomous Caterpillar haul truck reversed into a manned excavator at BHP's Goonyella coal mine (2023)
[COLLISION]Aug 1, 2023 · Caterpillar · Cat 793F Command for Hauling · Virginia
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Aug 1, 2023
Primary Entity
Caterpillar
Robotic Platform
Cat 793F Command for Hauling
Jurisdiction / Location
Virginia
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
In August 2023 at the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance Goonyella open-pit coal mine in Queensland, Australia, a loss of communications on an autonomous circuit led a Caterpillar haul truck operating in autonomous mode to reverse into and strike a manually-operated excavator. The Queensland Mines Inspectorate reported no injuries to the worker; it prompted review of autonomous-haulage comms-loss handling.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
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https://www.miningmonthly.com/technology/news-articles/1464235/implications-autonomous-truck-incident
https://www.miningmonthly.com/technology/news-articles/1464235/implications-autonomous-truck-incident
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Autonomous Caterpillar haul truck reversed into a manned excavator at BHP's Goonyella coal mine (2023)?
In August 2023 at the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance Goonyella open-pit coal mine in Queensland, Australia, a loss of communications on an autonomous circuit led a Caterpillar haul truck operating in autonomous mode to reverse into and strike a manually-operated excavator. The Queensland Mines Inspectorate reported no injuries to the worker; it prompted review of autonomous-haulage comms-loss handling.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 1, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Autonomous Caterpillar haul truck reversed into a manned excavator at BHP's Goonyella coal mine (2023)?
Cat 793F Command for Hauling by Caterpillar is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Virginia.
Has anyone responded to Autonomous Caterpillar haul truck reversed into a manned excavator at BHP's Goonyella coal mine (2023)?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Autonomous Caterpillar haul truck reversed into a manned excavator at BHP's Goonyella coal mine (2023)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.