• Ensure dumping locations are visually inspected prior to dumping the first load and as ground conditions warrant.
• Waste material with a high percentage of fines in a saturated condition can develop excess internal water pressure that reduces the stability of the pile.
• When signs of instability are present, ensure material is dumped a safe distance from the edge.

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This is the 35^th fatality reported in calendar year 2002 in the metal and nonmetal mining industries. As of this date in 2001, there were 24 fatalities reported in these industries. This is the 15^th fatality classified as Powered Haulage in 2002. There were 13 Powered Haulage fatalities in the same period in 2001.