Accident Report: Fatality Reference
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January 30, 2023 - Fatality Alert.pdf
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MINE FATALITY – On January 30, 2023, a miner died while troubleshooting a belt conveyor when he fell through a 37-inch-long by 34-inch-wide hole created by the removal of a section of grating. The miner fell approximately 35 feet from the catwalk to the ground below.
Best Practices
Operators should:
- Provide fall protection where there is a danger of falling and train miners on its proper use.
- Replace guarding/grating that protects temporary access openings as soon as completing work.
- Conduct workplace examinations and immediately correct any unsafe conditions.
Additional Information
This is the sixth fatality reported in 2023, and the first classified as “Slip or Fall of Person.”