UNDERGROUND

Bearing failure causes underground truck fire in Victoria

It turns out oils a'int oils when it comes to lubricating shafts

Location of the failed bearing showing fire damage.

Location of the failed bearing showing fire damage. | Credits: Worksafe Victoria

A haul truck operator at an underground mine in Victoria was forced to use a handheld fire extinguisher to extinguish a fire in the truck's engine bay after the truck's fire suppression system failed to...

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