MINE FATALITY – On October 2, 2023, a miner died after he was pinned between a shuttle car and a coal rib.
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Best Practices
- When working around mobile equipment, communicate your presence and intended movements to equipment operators. Wait for acknowledgement before moving.
- Avoid “Red Zone” areas where equipment operators cannot readily see you.
- Increase the visibility of miners by using reflective clothing and/or strobe light devices.
Additional Information
This is the 35th fatality reported in 2023, and the tenth classified as “Powered Haulage.”
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Original article published by MSHA