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2024 LTI#18 Driver suffered fractured foot when tipper tire hit him during inspection process
On 26 September 2024 at 06:45am, while a Tipper Driver (Driver 2) was assisting his colleague (Driver 1) to inspect the air pressure unit from the right side of the vehicle, Driver 1 started to drive forward, unaware that the Driver 2 was under the vehicle. This caused the Tipper tire to hit Driver 2, injuring his left foot.
Drivers: Do you ensure to complete a 360o check before moving your vehicle? How do you ensure HGV Drivers are aware of line of fire risks associate with their vehicles? How do you ensure the right communication protocol during vehicle inspection? ALWAYS avoid the line of fire!
Driver 1 believed the inspection was complete, so he wanted to drive the vehicle away. Driver 2 believed that his colleague had followed him to continue the inspection on the other side of the vehicle.

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