May 7, 2024 - On April 15, 2024, a miner died when the tail section of a collapsible belt conveyor fell and pinned him between the tail section and middle section.  The miner was working as part of a crew to tear down the conveyor in preparation to be moved.

Best Practices:

• Block all equipment against hazardous motion before beginning work.

• Stay clear of suspended loads.

• Never enter or work in pinch points or Red Zones around equipment.

• Identify hazards associated with the task, review those hazards with all miners involved, and implement measures to protect miners.

• Train all miners in the safe performance of tasks.