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November 27, 2024 Fatality - Fatality Alert

Accident Report: Fatality Reference

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MINE FATALITY – On November 27, 2024, an electrician died when a Load Haul Dump (LHD) loader struck him.  The electrician was outside of his mine utility vehicle and was struck by the LHD loader tire.

Accident scene where an electrician died when a Load Haul Dump (LHD) loader struck him.

Best Practices

  • Communicate your intended movements to mobile equipment operators and ensure they acknowledge your presence before you travel near mobile equipment.
  • Use reflective clothing and/or strobe light devices to increase your visibility.
  • Be aware of your location in relation to movement of equipment and stay clear of their normal paths of travel.

Additional Information

This is the 28th fatality reported in 2024, and the 12th classified as “Powered Haulage.”