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2025 First Alert LTI#01 Driver suffered back injury
At 2:45 PM, the Rig Driver was transporting two passengers from the Rig Camp to the Rig site using the crew bus. On the way to the Rig site, at 3:00 PM, the Driver received instructions to collect a parcel for the Rig from a nearby location on Blacktop Road. After picking up the parcel, the Driver was driving on a graded road and was supposed to make a right turn at a T-junction. However, at 3:15 PM, as the Driver approached the T-junction, he went straight across the road instead of turning right, driving at a speed of 70 km/h. This caused a sudden jerk in the bus. Although the Driver was able to stop the bus safely, he reported back pain. He was subsequently taken to Haima Hospital, accompanied by the Rig Medic. While there were no external cuts or bruises on Drivers body, the medical assessment confirmed that he had suffered an injury to one of the vertebral bones. No other individuals were injured in the incident, and all were wearing their seatbelts.
During road surveys, do you check for any missing signboards? Do you confirm that the DFMS is installed and operational in the replacement buses? What measures do you implement to enhance drivers' awareness and ensure they remain alert and focused while driving? Always stay attentive while driving and STOP at the T-Junction.
The Bus was serviced and inspected, the RAS was valid, and no defects were identified.  Driver Fatigue Management System (DFMS) was not installed.  The graded road conditions were good; however, no sign was posted at the T-junction to alert drivers.  As the vehicle approached the T-junction, the Driver continued at the same speed of 70 km/h, not aware of the need to slow down for the turn.

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