Since 2020, there have been 129 accidents involving contract truck drivers. These accidents have resulted in five fatalities and 99 lost time injuries.
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Best Practices
- Maintain control while operating mobile equipment. Never exceed a vehicle’s design capabilities, operating ranges, load limits, and safety features.
- Establish a site-specific traffic plan to include traffic routes, speed limits, and access points. Train miners to follow all traffic controls.
- Always wear seatbelts when operating mobile equipment.
- Never exit a moving vehicle. Remain in the seat with your seat belt secured.
- Conduct pre-operational examinations to identify and repair defects that may affect the safe operation of equipment before placing equipment into service.
- Maintain the equipment’s braking systems. Perform repairs and adjustments when necessary and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not exceed the manufacturer’s load limits.
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Original article published by MSHA