Date of Incident:
May 2021
Incident:
Serious Incident Event
Incident Description:
On May 2, 2021, a D11 dozer was operating above an Electric Shovel at an Oilsands Mine site. While pushing material toward the shovel face, the dozer descended roughly 8 meters over the edge, coming to rest on its right side. The operator, who was wearing a seatbelt, was removed from the cab by nearby support personnel and sustained serious injuries in the fall.
Learning From Past Incidents:
A worker sustained serious injuries after a D11 dozer descended over the edge.
We continue to receive safety notifications from companies that reference events from previous years. These submissions continue to help strengthen our understanding of incidents and how companies can improve processes and controls to keep workers safe.