Accident Report: Fatality Reference
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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.
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.”