According to the NSW Resources Regulator, the incident occurred while the light vehicle driver was waiting for a dozer to reverse and park up.

As the light vehicle driver waited, a loaded haul truck came around the bend toward it.

The haul truck driver was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision and managed to stop about 10m from the light vehicle.

The regulator warned light vehicle operators to never put themselves at risk of interacting with heavy vehicles.

"Mine operators should continually monitor whether improvements in truck operators' visibility can be achieved by managing the height of windrows at intersections and entrances to ramps and dump sites," the regulator said.

"Consideration should be given to the location and proximity of designated parking bays in relation to crest, intersection and dump face."