March 19, 2024 - On August 5, 2023, a piece of granite fell, striking two miners, killing one and seriously injuring the other.

Best Practices:

• Examine work areas to identify loose ground or unstable conditions before work begins and as conditions change.  Report hazards and do not work in unsafe conditions.
• Correct unsafe conditions or barricade areas to prevent access before beginning work.
• Consider mining methods that do not require miners to work or travel near the base of a highwall.

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