April 30, 2025

Crushing of mechanic due to falling cab

A mechanic had raised a tilting cab to access the engine area. The configuration of the mast prevented the cab from being safely latched. A leak in the lifting ram caused the cab to lower inadvertantly, trapping and crushing the mechanic who died from their injuries. The Cadent-issued safety bulletin provides a number of key learning points and actions that should be taken to mitigate future incidents.

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