February 26, 2025 - On February 12, 2025, a miner died when the ground beneath the drilling rig he was operating failed, causing it to overturn and fall off the highwall.

Best Practices:

• Examine highwalls and correct hazardous conditions before beginning work and as ground conditions warrant.
• Be aware of changes from the freeze and thaw cycles affecting the condition of the highwall.
• Operate mobile drills perpendicular to the edge of the highwall.
• Monitor work activities to ensure miners follow safe work procedures.
• Train equipment operators to identify hazardous highwall conditions.