December 15, 2020 Fatality - Fatality Alert

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Accident Report: Fatality Reference

December 15, 2020 Fatality

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MINE FATALITY – On December 15, 2020, a miner was fatally injured while changing the rear tire on a front-end loader. The victim was underneath the front-end loader when it fell.

Best Practices

Securely block raised equipment to prevent movement.
Do not rely solely on hydraulic jacks.
Perform equipment maintenance requiring lifting or raising equipment on a level and solid ground.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for changing tires.
Establish safe operating procedures for all work.
Ensure all workers are trained in safe operating procedures.

Additional Information

This is the 29th fatality reported in 2020, and the ninth classified as “Machinery.”