Mine equipment collapsed onto and killed a worker.
Authorities recently examined how a conveyor fatally struck a resources crew member on 15 April 2024 at an undisclosed coal operation.
“A miner died when the tail section of a collapsible belt conveyor fell and pinned him between the tail section and middle section,” the Mine Safety and Health Administration said in a safety alert.
“The miner was working as part of a crew to tear down the conveyor in preparation to be moved.”
Investigators made the following recommendations:
- stay clear of suspended loads
- train all miners in the safe performance of tasks
- never enter or work in pinch points or red zones around equipment
- block all equipment against hazardous motion before beginning work
- identify hazards associated with the task, review those hazards with all miners involved, and implement measures to protect miners.
Click here to read the full safety alert.
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