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Autonomous Cat truck hit excavator at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance Goonyella mine after communications loss

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Aug 1, 2023 · Caterpillar Mining · Cat MineStar Command for Hauling · Chantilly, Virginia, USA

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Failure Mode

COLLISION

Event Date

Aug 1, 2023

Primary Entity

Caterpillar Mining

Robotic Platform

Cat MineStar Command for Hauling

Jurisdiction / Location

Chantilly, Virginia, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

A loss of communications on an autonomous circuit at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance's Goonyella open pit coal mine in Queensland, Australia led to an autonomous Caterpillar truck reversing into a manually-operated excavator. The excavator operator had grounded the bucket and exited the cab, then communication was restored and the truck reversed toward the excavator, hitting it and damaging the stick cylinder.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Caterpillar MiningView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Cat MineStar Command for HaulingView Spec

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.miningmonthly.com/technology/news-articles/1464235/implications-autonomous-truck-incident

    https://www.miningmonthly.com/technology/news-articles/1464235/implications-autonomous-truck-incident

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Autonomous Cat truck hit excavator at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance Goonyella mine after communications loss?

A loss of communications on an autonomous circuit at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance's Goonyella open pit coal mine in Queensland, Australia led to an autonomous Caterpillar truck reversing into a manually-operated excavator. The excavator operator had grounded the bucket and exited the cab, then communication was restored and the truck reversed toward the excavator, hitting it and damaging the stick cylinder. No injuries were reported. This was the first known autonomous truck-excavator collision in Australia.

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 Cat truck hit excavator at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance Goonyella mine after communications loss?

Cat MineStar Command for Hauling by Caterpillar Mining is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Chantilly, Virginia, USA.

Has anyone responded to Autonomous Cat truck hit excavator at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance Goonyella mine after communications loss?

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 Cat truck hit excavator at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance Goonyella mine after communications loss?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.