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October 23, 2020 - On October 13, 2020, a miner died after being struck by a battery-powered scoop. He had parked his shuttle car in an intersection and was exiting when a scoop went through a ventilation curtain in an adjacent crosscut and struck him.
Best Practices: - Install and maintain proximity detection systems on mobile section equipment. - Use transparent curtains for ventilation controls on working sections. - Communicate your presence and intended movements. Wait until miners acknowledge your message before moving your equipment. - STOP and SOUND an audible warning device before tramming equipment through ventilation curtains. - Avoid areas where equipment operators cannot readily see you. - Wear personal strobe light devices to increase visibility. Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information on MSHA.gov. |
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