April 6, 2021 - On December 15, 2020, a miner was fatally injured while changing the rear tire on a front-end loader. The victim was underneath the front-end loader when it fell.

Best Practices:

• Securely block raised equipment to prevent movement.

• Do not rely solely on hydraulic jacks.

• Perform equipment maintenance requiring lifting or raising equipment on a level and solid ground.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for changing tires.

• Establish safe operating procedures for all work.

• Ensure all workers are trained in safe operating procedures.

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