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Hitachi CM Australia worker suffered compound leg fracture during EH4000 dump truck maintenance at Tarrawonga Mine

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Nov 13, 2022 · Hitachi Construction Machinery · Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) · Maules Creek Coal Mine

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Failure Mode

INJURY

Event Date

Nov 13, 2022

Primary Entity

Hitachi Construction Machinery

Robotic Platform

Autonomous Haulage System (AHS)

Jurisdiction / Location

Maules Creek Coal Mine

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

On 13 November 2022, a Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) employee was performing maintenance on a Hitachi EH4000 rigid dump truck in the mechanical workshop at Tarrawonga Mine, NSW. During the lowering and lifting of the rear axle box assembly using a crane, the worker was struck on the lower left leg by a lifting plate, causing a compound fracture.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Hitachi Construction MachineryView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Autonomous Haulage System (AHS)

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.resources.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Hitachi-Construction-Machinery-%28Australia%29-Pty-Ltd-EU-RFD-23-10-25.pdf

    https://www.resources.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Hitachi-Construction-Machinery-%28Australia%29-Pty-Ltd-EU-RFD-23-10-25.pdf

  • https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/

    https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Hitachi CM Australia worker suffered compound leg fracture during EH4000 dump truck maintenance at Tarrawonga Mine?

On 13 November 2022, a Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) employee was performing maintenance on a Hitachi EH4000 rigid dump truck in the mechanical workshop at Tarrawonga Mine, NSW. During the lowering and lifting of the rear axle box assembly using a crane, the worker was struck on the lower left leg by a lifting plate, causing a compound fracture. The NSW Resources Regulator alleged HCA contravened the WHS Act. In October 2025, HCA entered into a WHS undertaking with a minimum spend of A$733,160, including a $400,000 Load Cell Project for crane safety, HSR training, and community safety initiatives.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on November 13, 2022 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in Hitachi CM Australia worker suffered compound leg fracture during EH4000 dump truck maintenance at Tarrawonga Mine?

Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) by Hitachi Construction Machinery is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Maules Creek Coal Mine.

Has anyone responded to Hitachi CM Australia worker suffered compound leg fracture during EH4000 dump truck maintenance at Tarrawonga Mine?

1 response is recorded on the DEPLOY registry, from Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd. Each response is append-only with structured provenance.

What is the current status of Hitachi CM Australia worker suffered compound leg fracture during EH4000 dump truck maintenance at Tarrawonga Mine?

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