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Mechanic killed after service truck hits beam and flips over, says MSHA

November 20, 2019

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has announced a mechanic has died after his service truck hit a beam and flipped on its side.

The miner was ejected from the truck and died at the scene, the administration adds.

Best Practices: 

  • Always wear seat belts when operating mobile equipment.
  • Maintain control and stay alert when operating mobile equipment.
  • Conduct adequate pre-operational checks and correct any safety defects before operating mobile equipment.

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