November 12, 2024 - On May 9, 2024, a miner died when he was pinned between the personnel lift that he was operating and the roof of a structure.  The miner was tramming the personnel lift from the basket to conduct a roller repair on an elevated belt conveyor.

Best Practices:

• Ensure miners maintain control of personnel lifts while in operation.
• Use a spotter when moving mobile equipment in congested areas and around structures.
• Monitor miners routinely to ensure miners follow safe work procedures while operating personnel lifts. 
• Ensure miners are aware of their location in relation to nearby structures.
• Conduct workplace examinations to identify and eliminate hazards before beginning work in an area.
• Train miners in the safe performance of their tasks in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual.

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