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MINE FATALITY – On January 30, 2025, a miner died when he became entangled in a log washer. The victim was starting the log washer when he lost his balance and fell into the log washer.
Best Practices:
- Ensure equipment and safety devices are maintained in safe working condition.
- Ensure miners are clear and free from hazards when starting equipment and performing tasks.
- Always use fall protection equipment, safety belts and lines or personnel lifts when working at heights and near openings where there is a danger of falling.
- Lock Out and Tag Out machinery against hazardous motion.
- Maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer's means to care for and service equipment.
- Train miners in the recognition of hazards and safe work procedures.
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Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information on MSHA.gov.
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