Mine Fatality: Report of Investigation

Mine Fatality Investigation Report: MSHA

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On January 29, 2024, at 4:17 a.m., David Moyer, a 63 year-old haul truck driver with over 13 years of mining experience, died when the haul truck he was operating backed over the end of the feed bank and overturned. The accident occurred because the mine operator did not: 1) examine the feed bank before miners began working, 2) provide illumination at the feed bank, 3) provide a means to prevent overtravel and overturning at the dumping location, 4) follow their Ground Control Plan, and 5) ensure the haul truck driver was wearing the seat belt