MINE FATALITY – On March 20, 2022, a 33 year-old miner died when he was struck by a roof fall while moving a waterline outby the retreat mining section. The intersection of the fall area was supported with five-foot fully grouted roof bolts and 10-foot cable bolts. The roof fall was approximately 40 feet…
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Mine Fatality: Engulfed by material
MINE FATALITY – On October 1, 2021, a 25-year-old miner was fatally injured when he entered a surge bin used as a feed hopper and was engulfed by material. Best Practices Design surge bins and feed hoppers to prevent blockages. Equip bins and hoppers with mechanical devices or other effective means of handling material, so miners…
Mine Fatality: Struck in the chest
Fatality #8October 17, 2018Fatality Alert Coal Mine Fatality – On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, a 33-year-old auger helper with 3 days of total surface mining experience received fatal injuries during auger mining activities. The victim was attempting to move a section of auger steel by using the on board crane when he was struck in the…
Mine Fatality: Run over by a Load Haul Dump
Fatality #16November 11, 2018Fatality Alert METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY – On November 11, 2018, a 45-year old Underground Technician with 4 years of experience was killed when the Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) machine he had been operating underground ran over him. Access the MNM Fatality Alert here