February 23, 2024 - On September 12, 2023, a haul truck operator died after his haul truck backed through the berm at a dump point and became submerged in a pond.

Best Practices:

• Construct substantial berms or similar impeding devices at dumping locations where there is a hazard of overtravel or overturning.
• Do not travel into or onto berms. 
• Dump material from a safe location and push the material over the edge with a bulldozer.
• Conduct workplace and ground condition examinations before work begins.
• Mark dump locations with reflectors, signage, or other indicators.

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