MSHA Fatality Alert

MSHA Fatality Alert - "On August 5, 2023, a piece of granite fell, striking two miners, killing one and seriously injuring the other.

Best Practices:

• Examine work areas to identify loose ground or unstable conditions before work begins and as conditions change. Report hazards and do not work in unsafe conditions.

• Correct unsafe conditions or barricade areas to prevent access before beginning work.

• Consider mining methods that do not require miners to work or travel near the base of a highwall..."

https://www.msha.gov/sites/default/files/fatalities/fatalgrams/August%205%2C%202023%20-%20Fatality%20Alert%20-%20Echols%20Mill%20Quarries.pdf