By Caterpillar | Posted December 12, 2023

In the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA, Coeur Mining operates the Wharf gold mine, a 24/7 operation where machine operators work around the clock loading and hauling ore. Recognizing that fatigue and distraction are one of the most significant risks to its haul truck operators, the mine made the Cat^® Driver Safety System (DSS) an important part of its fatigue management efforts.

Part of the Cat MineStar™ Detect suite of safety technologies, the DSS is a non-intrusive, in-cab detection technology that instantly alerts operators the moment fatigue or distraction is identified. It works by monitoring eye-closure duration and head pose. If the system detects a fatigue or distraction event, the operator is immediately alerted through an in-vehicle seat vibration and audio alarm.

In this video, Wharf employees discuss the importance of fatigue management and how the DSS is helping keep its people safe.