Autonomous haul truck collided with a manned water cart at BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore mine (2014)
[COLLISION]Aug 1, 2014 · Caterpillar · Cat 793F Command for Hauling · Virginia
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Aug 1, 2014
Primary Entity
Caterpillar
Robotic Platform
Cat 793F Command for Hauling
Jurisdiction / Location
Virginia
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
In August 2014 at BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore mine in Western Australia, an autonomous Caterpillar haul truck collided with a manned water cart. No one was injured. Documented in WA Mines Safety Significant Incident Report No. 226, an early recorded autonomous-haulage collision used to harden mixed autonomous/manned traffic rules.
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Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/publications/mines-safety-significant-incident-report-no-226-collision-between-autonomous-haul
https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/publications/mines-safety-significant-incident-report-no-226-collision-between-autonomous-haul
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Autonomous haul truck collided with a manned water cart at BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore mine (2014)?
In August 2014 at BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore mine in Western Australia, an autonomous Caterpillar haul truck collided with a manned water cart. No one was injured. Documented in WA Mines Safety Significant Incident Report No. 226, an early recorded autonomous-haulage collision used to harden mixed autonomous/manned traffic rules.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 1, 2014 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 haul truck collided with a manned water cart at BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore mine (2014)?
Cat 793F Command for Hauling by Caterpillar is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Virginia.
Has anyone responded to Autonomous haul truck collided with a manned water cart at BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore mine (2014)?
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 haul truck collided with a manned water cart at BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore mine (2014)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.