The Resources Regular has published an investigation report about the findings of an investigation into the injury of two workers when a catastrophic tyre failure incident occurred at Clovass Quarry, near Casino in the Northern Rivers of NSW on 8 February 2024.
The investigation determined that the catastrophic tyre failure occurred when the sidewall of the tyre failed and violently tore open while it was being inflated. The investigation found several factors contributed to workers being exposed to the risk of serious injury or death while inspecting and inflating tyres.