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Department of Labor
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Info-Gram
FEBRUARY 2000
Rock Fall
Recently, an area mine employee was keeping the miner cable
pulled back as the machine was tramming out of the cut. A rock,
approximately 16 feet long by 3 feet wide by 8 inches thick, fell
from the roof, striking the tail of the miner and then striking
the employee. The injured received contusions to the head, neck,
and back and shattered vertebrae.
BEST PRACTICES
- All miners should be instructed to check their work area for
hazardous roof and rib conditions prior to performing work in the
area, and frequently thereafter.
- Be aware of roof and rib conditions at all times.
- When adverse roof conditions are encountered, additional
measures should be taken to ensure the safety of miners.
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This information was provided by concerned
miners in an effort to eliminate accidents. Accident or "close
call" information within District 8 may be shared by contacting
the MSHA office at (812) 882-7617.
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