MINE FATALITY – On December 18, 2025, a miner died after a tractor pinned him against the rib.
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Best Practices
- Stay out of “red zones” and pinch point areas.
- Maintain effective traction on the slope. Control or remove excessive water, mud and other debris.
- Obtain proper clearances from the dispatcher prior to starting down the slope to ensure the travelway is clear.
- Communicate your presence and intended movements when working around mobile equipment and wait for acknowledgment before moving.
- Minimize pedestrian traffic in known haulage routes.
Additional Information
This is the 32nd fatality reported in 2025, and the 13th classified as “Powered Haulage.”
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Original article published by MSHA