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Safety Alert
Haul Truck Roll Over – Miner Rescued
On October 9, 2024, a 60-ton haul truck was dumping a load of material when the dump point sloughed off, causing the haul truck to slide down and over-turn, coming to rest upside down 15 feet below. The driver was rescued from the truck through the side window of the cab with minor injuries.
Best Practices
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Conduct workplace examinations before work begins and as ground conditions warrant during the work shift to identify hazardous conditions, especially after heavy rain, or other significant weather changes.
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Dump material at a safe distance from the edge and push the material over the edge with a bulldozer. Clearly mark dumping locations with reflectors and/or markers.
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Do not remove material from the toe of stockpiles when it would create instability at dumping locations.
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Always wear a seatbelt when operating mobile equipment: remain inside the cab; never attempt to jump clear.
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Train miners on recognizing dump-point hazards, taking appropriate corrective actions, and using safe dumping procedures.
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Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information on MSHA.gov.
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