MSHA Final Report Issued for Fatality on June 19, 2020
September 19, 2020 - On June 19, 2020, a miner died while inspecting a stockpile for oversized material. As the victim walked along the toe of the stockpile, a portion of the stockpile collapsed, covering him with approximately four feet of material.
Best Practices:
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Establish and discuss safe work procedures before beginning work. Identify and control all hazards associated with the work to be performed and the methods to properly protect persons.
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Task train everyone to recognize potential hazardous conditions that can decrease bank or slope stability and ensure they understand safe job procedures for eliminating hazards.
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Stay clear of potentially unstable areas. Barricade the toe area to prevent access where hazards have not been corrected.
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Oversteepened slopes may be flattened from the top of the stockpile by using a bulldozer to gradually cut down the slope.
Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information on MSHA.gov.