| MINE FATALITY – On December 13, 2021, a miner was fatally injured when he became entangled in the drill steel of the roof bolting machine he was operating. Best Practices: Before performing maintenance and repair work on roof bolting machines or other equipment: Turn off the engine. Securely block equipment against hazardous motion by following manufacturer’s recommendations. Never touch or hold the drill steel while it is rotating. Do not wear loose-fitting or bulky clothing when working around any machinery with rotating parts. Train miners to perform their assigned tasks safely.  Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information on MSHA.gov. |