MSHA Final Report Issued for January 30th, 2023 Fatality

MSHA Final Report Issued – "On January 30, 2023, a miner died while troubleshooting a belt conveyor when he fell through a 37-inch-long by 34-inch-wide hole created by the removal of a section of grating. The miner fell approximately 35 feet from the catwalk to the ground below.

Best Practices:

Operators should:

• Provide fall protection where there is a danger of falling and train miners on its proper use.

• Replace guarding/grating that protects temporary access openings as soon as completing work.

• Conduct workplace examinations and immediately correct any unsafe conditions."

https://www.msha.gov/data-reports/fatality-reports/2023/january-30-2023-fatality/final-report