Wheel Trauma at BelAZ: Worker on Excavator Suffers Injury
In the frigid heart of the Oymyakon District, an unfortunate incident occurred in November 2023 at an open-type storage platform for technological transport of a shift camp. The incident, which involved the dismantling of wheels from a "BelAZ" dump truck, has led to a series of investigations due to a violation of labor safety requirements.
The investigation, being conducted by the East Yakutsk Interregional Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia for Yakutia, is being carried out under Article 143.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. This article pertains to the violation of labor safety requirements, resulting in serious harm to human health through negligence.
The excavator operator, who was carrying out a work order to dismantle the wheels of a "BelAZ" dump truck, was the focus of the investigation. During the movement of the dismantled wheel, it fell from the sling, causing an injury to the excavator operator.
The incident involved the use of an excavator and a crane. The available search results do not provide information about who led the operation in November 2023 where a truck wheel was lifted by a crane without securing the cargo properly. However, it is evident that the excavator operator lacked skills in safe securing and moving cargo.
The investigation is aimed at establishing the circumstances and causes of the incident. As part of the investigation, the necessary technical documentation is being studied. The press service of the Investigative Committee of Russia for Yakutia is providing updates on the investigation.
At the time of writing, the investigation does not yet have a reported resolution or findings. The incident resulted in the injury of the excavator operator, and the investigation remains under ongoing investigation. It is a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to labor safety requirements in the workplace.
