A Simulation-Based Risk Assessment Model for Comparative Analysis of Collisions in Autonomous and Non-Autonomous Haulage Trucks

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• Journal Article:
  Applied Sciences
• Personal Author:
  Goli, Malihe ; Moniri-Morad, Amin ; Aguilar, Mario ; Shishvan, Masoud S. ; Shahsavar, Mahdi ; Sattarvand, Javad
• Description:
  The implementation of autonomous haulage trucks in open-pit mines represents a progressive advancement in the mining industry, but it poses potential safety risks that require thorough assessment. This study proposes an integrated model that combines discrete-event simulation (DES) with a risk matrix to assess collisions associated with three different operational scenarios, including non-autonomous, hybrid, and fully autonomous truck operations. To achieve these objectives, a comprehensive dataset was collected and analyzed using statistical models and natural language processing (NLP) techniques. Multiple scenarios were then developed and simulated to compare the risks of collision and evaluate the impact of eliminating human intervention in hauling operations. A risk matrix was designed to assess the collision likelihood and risk severity of collisions in each scenario, emphasizing the impact on both human safety and project operations. The results revealed an inverse relationship between the number of autonomous trucks and the frequency of collisions, underscoring the potential safety advantages of fully autonomous operations. The collision probabilities show an improvement of approximately 91.7% and 90.7% in the third scenario compared to the first and second scenarios, respectively. Furthermore, high-risk areas were identified at intersections with high traffic. These findings offer valuable insights into enhancing safety protocols and integrating advanced monitoring technologies in open-pit mining operations, particularly those utilizing autonomous haulage truck fleets. Description provided by NIOSH
• Subjects:
  • Mining
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Occupational Health
  • Risk Assessment
  • Safety
• Keywords:
  • Haulage vehicles
  • Motor vehicles
  • Vehicle safety
  • Automation
  • Simulation methods
  • Mine safety
  • Mining industry
  • Risk assessment
  • Author Keywords: autonomous hauling operation
  • collision mitigation
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• ISSN:
  2076-3417
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Contract
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Nevada ; San Francisco Region OSHA
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  23 pdf pages
• Volume:
  15
• Issue:
  17
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20071738
• Citation:
  Appl Sci 2025 Sep; 15(17):9702
• Contact Point Address:
  Malihe Goli, Section of Resource Engineering, Department of Geoscience and Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, 2612 Delft, The Netherlands
• Email:
  m.goli@tudelft.nl
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2025
• Performing Organization:
  University of Nevada, Reno
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/259963/cdc_259963_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 4.43 MB]
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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