September 16, 2022 - On September 1, 2022, a roof bolter was electrocuted when he contacted a metal hook that became energized after it penetrated the 480-volt cable that supplied electrical power to a roof bolting machine.

Best Practices:

• Make sure miners use suitable, non-conductive ropes with appropriate breaking strengths when pulling or handling electrical cables.  Never attach conductive parts to the non-conductive rope, such as metallic hooks.

• Make sure miners use proper Personal Protective Equipment when handling cables.

• Train miners to examine the work area and identify potentially hazardous conditions.