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January 30, 2023 MSHA Fatality – Fatality Alert

MINE FATALITY – On January 30, 2023, a miner died while troubleshooting a belt conveyor when he fell through a 37-inch-long by 34-inch-wide hole created by the removal of a section of grating. The miner fell approximately 35 feet from the catwalk to the ground below.

Best Practices:
Operators should:
• Provide fall protection where there is a danger of falling and train miners on its proper use.
• Replace guarding/grating that protects temporary access openings as soon as completing work.
• Conduct workplace examinations and immediately correct any unsafe conditions.

LEARN MORE

Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information on MSHA.gov.

Heidi

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