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Summary of 2011 (3rd Quarter) Fatal Accidents at Metal/Nonmetal Mines with Preventative Recommendations
 
Four miners in the metal and nonmetal mining industry were killed as a result of mining accidents between June 30, 2011, and Sept. 30, 2011.
 
One miner is dead as a result of a Powered Haulage accident and another miner was killed in an Explosives accident. Another miner was killed in an Electrical accident and another miner lost his life due to a Fall of Person accident.
 
For a summary of these accidents and preventative recommendations click here.
Summary of 2011 3rd Quarter Fatal Accidents at Coal Mines with Preventative Recommendations
 
Six miners in the coal mining industry were killed as a result of mining accidents between June 30, 2011, and September 30, 2011. Two miners were killed as a result of Machinery accidents. Two miners were killed in Powered Haulage accidents. One miner was fatally injured as a result of Fall of Rib, Roof, Face or back accident. One miner was killed in an Electrical accident. Two of six (33%) of the fatalities were contractors.
 
To read the complete report click here.
Safety Alert Flyer
MSHA issues the attached Safety Alert Flyer to be displayed in your workplace. Please download and print. Click here for flyer.
 

Surface Workplace Checklist

 
MSHA 30 CFR Part 56 - Surface Workplace Checklist is available in pdf format by clicking on the link below.
 
   
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