On April 15, 2024, a miner died when the tail section of a collapsible belt conveyor fell and pinned him between the tail section and middle section. The miner was working as part of a crew to tear down the conveyor in preparation to be moved.
Best Practices
- Block all equipment against hazardous motion before beginning work.
- Stay clear of suspended loads.
- Never enter or work in pinch points or Red Zones around equipment.
- Identify hazards associated with the task, review those hazards with all miners involved, and implement measures to protect miners.
- Train all miners in the safe performance of tasks.
Additional Information
This is the fourth fatality reported in 2024, and the third classified as “Powered Haulage.”
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