MSHA issues safety alert for entrapment

MSHA reported that on Oct. 10,, a bulldozer fell into a feeder when a bridged coal pile collapsed, engulfing the bulldozer and trapping the operator inside the cab. Emergency response efforts were swift and organized, resulting in the successful rescue of the operator.  The bulldozer was equipped with high-strength glass, oxygen bottles and a remote shut-off for the feeder, all…

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