Final report issued for MSHA fatality – "On June 17, 2022, a contract miner died when the compactor he was operating overturned, pinning him beneath the cab. As the miner was backing up, the left tire went off the edge of a four-foot embankment, causing the compactor to overturn.
Best Practices:
Wear seat belts at all times when operating equipment.
Train miners to perform tasks safely, and to recognize potential hazards..."