January 15, 2021 - On Nov. 8, 2020, a bulldozer operator was killed when his bulldozer backed over the edge of a highwall.

Best Practices

•    Install and maintain lights to illuminate working places during the night and early morning hours.

•    Install berms, signs or devices to identify the edge of working benches and to allow equipment operators to maintain control of equipment.

•    Train equipment operators to identify dangerous conditions and to keep the dozer blade between the operator and the edge when near drop-offs.

•    Develop and enforce policies requiring safety belts when operating machinery.

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