MINE FATALITY – On July 6, 2026, a miner died when the haul truck he was operating collided with another haul truck.
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Best Practices
- Always operate mobile equipment at safe speeds and following distances. Consider the condition of roadways, grades, clearances, visibility, traffic, weather, and the type of equipment being used.
- Ensure miners are adequately task trained in the safe operation of all equipment they operate.
- Ensure haulage roads are examined for hazardous conditions. Communicate hazardous conditions to all persons using the haulage roads.
- Follow the traffic rules at the mine and the mine’s Safety Program for Surface Mobile Equipment
Additional Information
This is the 16th fatality reported in 2026, and the fourth classified as “Powered Haulage.”
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Original article published by MSHA