The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) said an electrician died on November 27, 2024, at the Cargill Deicing Technology – Cleveland mine in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, when a Load Haul Dump loader struck him.
The electrician was outside of his mine utility vehicle and was struck by the LHD loader tire. This was the 28th fatality reported in 2024, and the 12th classified as “Powered Haulage.”
The agency recommended the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:
- Communicate your intended movements to mobile equipment operators and ensure they acknowledge your presence before you travel near mobile equipment.
- Use reflective clothing and/or strobe light devices to increase your visibility.
- Be aware of your location in relation to movement of equipment and stay clear of their normal paths of travel.