MSHA Issues Contractor Fatality Alert

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Two contractor deaths early this year prompted MSHA to issue a fatality alert to the mining industry reminding operators to follow best practices for all employees, including:

• Establish safe work practices and monitor employees to ensure they are followed.
• Identify and control hazards, and protect all individuals.
• Inspect the area for hazards before starting work.
• Conduct pre-operational checks to identify defects.
• Use PPE.