February 26, 2023 Fatality - Fatality Alert

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Accident Report: Fatality Reference

February 26, 2023 Fatality

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MINE FATALITY – On February 26, 2023, a contract miner died while operating a bulldozer. The bulldozer traveled over the edge of an access road and rolled feet down an embankment, ejecting the miner from the operator’s cab. The miner was not wearing a seatbelt.

On February 26, 2023, a contract miner died while operating a bulldozer. The bulldozer traveled over the edge of an access road and rolled feet down an embankment, ejecting the miner from the operator’s cab. The miner was not wearing a seatbelt.

Best Practices

Always wear a seatbelt when operating mobile equipment. Monitor work activities routinely to ensure miners wear seatbelts and follow safe work procedures.
Examine ground conditions before beginning work and remain alert as conditions change throughout the shift.
Train miners on the equipment they operate, including safe work procedures, and to identify and report hazards.
Always be aware of your position relative to roadway edges and benches.

Additional Information

This is the ninth fatality reported in 2023, and the third classified as “Machinery".