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SAFETY WATCH Healthy and Safe Hauling Identify hazards, take precautions, and communicate with those in your work zone. compiled by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief Nearly every year, a miner dies in an accident related to haul truck operations. In fact, the most recent hauling fatality was in May of this year. Take the time to familiarize workers with safe work procedures and best practices to ensure their safety. Incorporate these practices into your daily routine. mounting. plies. or moving the machine. machines. In addition, use these best work practices. known hazards and obtain hazard training. task trained and demonstrate proficiency in all phases of service brakes are properly maintained and will stop and Information from this Safety Watch is from an actual accident and is provided by the Mine Safety and Health AGGREGATES MANAGER December 2012 underground crushed stone operation. The victim was operating a loaded articulated haul truck down a slope when the truck went out of control and struck a rib. The cab overturned, and the victim was found outside the cab. He had been run over by the truck. Administration. It is meant for general information purposes only. Sponsored by roadways, tracks, grades, clearance, visibility, curves, and traffic. exceeded. areas where lower speeds are warranted. munications. AM to moving. and share with your plant personnel Tear this out