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MINE FATALITY – On August 13, 2026, a miner was performing maintenance on a slipping head
pulley of a hopper. During the task, the miner fell onto the discharge conveyor, where he became
engulfed as the belt began feeding material from the hopper.
Best Practices
- De-energize, lock-out, tag-out, and block machinery against motion before performing repairs or maintenance.
- Provide and maintain safe access to all working places. Use personnel lifts or ladders to access elevated workplaces safely.
- Provide and ensure proper use of fall protection where there is a danger of falling. Ensure fall protection has a suitable fall arrest connection and secure anchorage system.
- Conduct workplace examinations to identify conditions that may adversely affect the safety or health of miners. Identify risks and eliminate or control hazards before beginning work.
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Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information on MSHA.gov.
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