February 24, 2025 - On November 16, 2024, a miner died when he became entangled in a log washer.   The miner was last seen standing on a deck and using a water hose to wash material out of the log washer to clear a blockage. 

Best Practices:

• De-energize machinery and block moving machine parts from hazardous motion before conducting maintenance or repairs. 
• Ensure miners are in a safe location before moving equipment and components.
• Identify hazards associated with the task, review those hazards with all miners involved, and implement measures to protect miners.
• Train all miners in the recognition of hazards and safe performance of tasks.

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