February 26, 2025 - On July 25, 2024, a miner died when he was engulfed in material against the stacker belt conveyor’s feed chute.  The miner was kneeling and shoveling on the stacker belt conveyor when the belt conveyor unexpectedly rolled back.

Best Practices:

• Evaluate for possible stored energy and other hazards before beginning work.
• Use proper devices and tools to block machinery against hazardous motion before performing repairs or maintenance.
• Task train miners on safe work practices.

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