September 7, 2023 – On February 25, 2023, a miner drowned when his excavator traveled over a berm into a sediment pond.

Best Practices:

• When working near water, install a combination seat belt cutter and window breaker tool in the operator’s cab of equipment.
• Keep all exits clear in cabs, including alternate and emergency exits, and make sure the doors and windows open freely before beginning work.

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