November 13, 2023 Fatality - Fatality Alert

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Accident Report: Fatality Reference

November 13, 2023 Fatality

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MINE FATALITY – On November 13, 2023, a rotating drill steel of a roof bolting machine entangled a miner, causing fatal injuries.

Accident scene where a rotating drill steel of a roof bolting machine entangled a miner, causing fatal injuries.

Best Practices

Always follow manufacturer recommendations when conducting maintenance on equipment, including:
- Turn off or de-energize the machine.
- Secure the equipment against hazardous motion.
Never touch or hold the drill steel, wrench, or bolt while it is rotating.
Do not wear loose-fitting or bulky clothing when working around any machinery with rotating parts.

Additional Information

This is the 35th fatality reported in 2023, and the 14th classified as “Machinery.”