Special Edition: March 1, 2023 Fatality Alert
MINE FATALITY – On March 1, 2023, a miner died when the bulldozer he was operating went over an embankment, ejecting him from the operator’s cab. Best Practices: Operators should
Accident Report, Fatal Head Injury
To download the accident report on a fatal head injury, click here. Thanks for the share, PMJ!
Electric Shock Alert, Australia
INCIDENT An electrical worker received an electric shock while carrying out insulation testing of an 11kV cable network. The electrical worker reached for the voltage control knob to make a
Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Accessing Unoccupied Mine Portals for Recreational Purposes
Mines are designed, constructed and maintained to be safe while in operation. However, once work ceases, mines can fall into disrepair and become increasingly hazardous. Some mines may not be
Safety Alert: Underground Mine Fire, NSW
To download the safety alert on underground mine fire, click here. Thanks for the share, PMJ!
Rib Failures in Underground Coal Mines
The NSW Resources Regulator has been notified of several recent incidents in which strata failure, particularly rib failures, have resulted in mine workers being placed at risk. Three of these
Lanyard Recall
For those of you doing HIGH ANGLE RESCUE and PRCS rescue. Petzl Recalls Lanyards with Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death Hazard: The carabiner’s gate automatic closing
Working Safely in Cold Weather
To download the alert, "Working Safely in Cold Weather," click here.
Crusher Material
Effort to clear rock jam in operating rock crusher fatal SUMMARY On Nov. 23, 2003, a 45 year-old construction worker was killed while operating a rock crusher. The operator used
Changing Bucket Teeth
Here is what we came up with at XXX Mining. While it doesn't eliminate the hazard, it hopefully minimizes the occurrences. We really think that if the guys get together
