• Never enter a location where unexpected or unanticipated motion could trap you unless the equipment has been secured against motion.
• Ensure that equipment operators are aware of your presence and intentions before attempting to perform any work.
• Operators of moving equipment should have knowledge of all miners' locations prior to placing the equipment in motion.
• Remain aware of any movement or activity in or near your work area.
• Never take unnecessary chances or shortcuts to save time or effort.

	Submit your own suggestion for a remedy to prevent this type of accident in the future. Please specify if you wish your submission to be anonymous or whether your name may be used. Please include the year of the fatality and the fatality number.

This is the 12^th fatality reported in calendar year 2004 in the coal mining industry. As of the accident date in 2003, there were 16 fatalities reported in the coal mining industry. This is the 6^th fatality classified as Powered Haulage in 2004. At this time in 2003, there were 4 fatalities classified as Powered Haulage.

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The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determinations regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the fatality.

For more information:
MSHA's Fatal Accident Investigation Report