March 15, 2023 - On December 13, 2021, a customer truck driver (victim) stopped at a designated tarping area and was assisting another driver with a rear trailer indicator light.  The victim’s truck moved forward and pinned him against the back of the other driver’s truck. 

Best Practices:

• Do not leave mobile equipment unattended unless the transmission is in the park position, the parking brake is set, and the trailer brakes are engaged.
• Block, or secure from movement, mobile equipment parked on a grade.
• Never position yourself in hazardous areas around mobile equipment parked on a grade that is not blocked or secured from movement.
• Train customer truck drivers on site-specific hazards.

Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information on MSHA.gov.