On October 2, 2023, a miner died after he was pinned between a shuttle car and a coal rib.
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.”
Click here for: Preliminary Report (pdf), Final Report (pdf).
