First published by MSHA
MINE FATALITY – On February 28, 2022, a contract miner died when he was crushed between the rib and a single boom face drill. The victim was alongside the drill using the onboard tram lever controls when the accident occurred because the remote control was inoperable.
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Best Practices:
- Mobile equipment shall be maintained in safe operating condition. Immediately remove mobile equipment in unsafe condition from service.
- Always operate mobile equipment from a safe location. Use the remote control or operate from within the operator’s compartment if available.
- Determine the proper working position to avoid pinch points and Red Zone areas.
- Train miners on the safety aspects and safe operating procedures of mobile equipment before use. Review and discuss pinch points and Red Zone locations.
Additional Information:
This is the eighth fatality reported in 2022, and the third classified as “Machinery.”
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