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MSHA Fatality Alert - May 19, 2025

 

June 9, 2025 - On May 19, 2025, a miner died when the haul truck

he was operating traveled through a berm and over an approximately

forty-foot highwall to the bench below. 

Best Practices

  • Maintain control of self-propelled mobile equipment while
  • it is in motion.
  • Ensure berms and guardrails are at least as high as the
  • mid-axle height of the largest mobile equipment using
  • the roadway.  The effectiveness of a berm depends not
  • only on its height, but also on its base width and compaction.
  • Always wear a seatbelt and remain in the cab with your
  • seatbelt on while operating mobile equipment.  Never
  • attempt to exit or jump from an out-of-control vehicle.
  • Ensure miners are adequately task trained in the safe
  • operation of all equipment they use.
  • Perform pre-operational examinations of mobile equipment.
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Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information 

on MSHA.gov.