MSHA Fatality Alert - October 16, 2025
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January 23, 2026 - On October 16, 2025, a miner was performing work from an elevated platform when they fell approximately 30 feet. The miner died from his injuries.
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Best Practices
- Provide safe access to all work areas by installing handrails, guarding, or the use of fall protection equipment where there is a risk of miners falling.
- Provide and ensure proper use of fall protection when a fall hazard exists. Ensure fall protection has a suitable fall arrest and secure anchorage system.
- Identify risks and eliminate or control them before beginning activities.
- Conduct workplace examinations to identify conditions that may adversely affect the safety or health of miners.
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Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information on MSHA.gov.
