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Final report issued for fatality on 5/31/2024

Mine Safety and Health Administration [ https://www.msha.gov ]




Two of the four roof fall fatalities in the past 3 years have occurred when miners traveled or worked under unsupported roof. On May 31, 2024, a 27-year-old coal miner suffered fatal injuries from a roof fall when he traveled under unsupported roof. In May 2021, a 32-year-old continuous mining machine operator was killed by a roof fall when he was working under unsupported roof.

*Best Practices:*

NEVER go under unsupported roof!

*Mine Management:*


* Prohibit work or travel under unsupported roof.
* Train all miners and supervisors on the hazards of working and traveling into areas of unsupported roof.
* Identify and correct unsafe work practices.

*Roof Control Plans should include:*


* Identifying the next to last full row of permanent roof supports with highly visible
markers at all approaches.
* Installing and maintaining adequately designed roof/ground control where miners
work or travel.
* Guidance ensuring miners are safely positioned while setting temporary support.
Installing temporary supports under the direct supervision of a certified foreman

learn more [ https://www.msha.gov/data-reports/fatality-reports/2024/may-31-2024-fatality/final-report ]

"Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information [ https://www.msha.gov/training-education/safety-health-materials ] on MSHA.gov [ https://www.msha.gov/ ]."













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