MINE FATALITY – On August 7, 2025, a contractor died after the front-end loader he was operating traveled over the edge of a highwall, falling approximately 70 feet.

Best Practices:

• Maintain control of self-propelled mobile equipment while it is in motion.
• Never attempt to enter or exit an out-of-control vehicle.
• Ensure miners are adequately task trained in the safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Perform regular pre-operational examinations of mobile equipment.
• Monitor work activities to ensure both miners and contractors follow safe work procedures.

Miners and mine operators can find safety and health information on MSHA.gov.