March 11, 2026 - On June 15, 2025, a miner died after the telehandler that he had been operating overturned onto him while he was outside the equipment moving a water pump suction line. 

Best Practices:

• Ensure miners operate telehandlers perpendicular to the slope and use load stabilizing devices to prevent roll over.
• Keep telehandler forks low to the ground unless the surface is level and ground conditions can support the telehandler.  Never suspend a load from the forks.
• Always lower booms on equipment when unattended and secure the equipment against movement.
• Do not exceed the load radius and load limits of lifting equipment.
• Do not work alone unless you can communicate with others or they can see you.
• Ensure miners position themselves in a safe manner while working around equipment.
• Conduct inspections of mobile equipment prior to use.  If deficiencies exist, remove the equipment from service.

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