On November 17, 2023, a miner died when the leg of a rock saw stand that he was assisting to unload, shifted and struck him.
Best Practices
- Review safe procedures with all miners involved prior to conducting a non-routine task.
- Use proper rigging and lifting procedures when moving machine parts.
- Load and unload materials on smooth, level surfaces to ensure the material does not shift or fall over.
- Ensure miners are positioned in a safe location and away from potential hazards when moving or positioning equipment.
Additional Information
This is the 38th fatality reported in 2023, and the first classified as “Handling Material.”
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