The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on July 21, a miner at Giant Cement Co., Dorchester County, S.C., received fatal injuries when his right arm became entangled in an auger (screw) conveyor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
This is the 16th fatality reported in 2022, and the sixth classified as \u201cMachinery.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secure all conveyor covers in place during normal operation. Keep tools, clothing, and body parts away from moving conveyors.<\/li>
De-energize, lock out, tag out, and block machinery against hazardous motion before performing repairs or maintenance. Never perform work on a moving conveyor.<\/li>
Examine work areas and equipment. Report defects to miners and assure defects are corrected and recorded. Test emergency shut-off devices frequently.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n