Cement Truck Loses Tyre
ACTIVITY:
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS / DELIVERY
TITLE
Cement Truck Loses Tyre
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
WHAT HAPPENED
Safety Alert received from Build Safe United Arab Emirates:
A rear nearside wheel broke free from a cement truck.
On investigation it was established that some of the retaining nuts were loose and previously nuts had been tightened directly to the wheel boss. Chamfering wear at the stud orifice increased over time until the studs failed.
There was also a mix between star plates and washers indicating an inconsistent approach to maintenance.
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ACCIDENT / INCIDENT IMAGES
LEARNING POINTS / ACTIONS TAKEN
Consistent maintenance practices
Recognition of consequences of actions and hazards.
Inspection.
(Editors note: Useful information on the prevention of wheel loss can be found on the following website http://www.brake.org.uk/facts/wheel-loss
This is an external website unconnected to safequarry).
LEARNING POINTS / ACTIONS IMAGES
ACTIVITY:
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS / DELIVERY
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