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On December 9 last year, the ironworker/welder contractor with 5 days mining experience fell from a height of 25ft, resulting in massive head trauma.
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The victim had climbed over a handrail with a pry bar to assist in repositioning a cover for a truck dump station. While prying, the cover suddenly moved, causing the victim to lose his balance and fall to a lower level of the truck dump.
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The victim died of his injuries on December 26, 2005.
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MSHA issued the following best practices to avoid similar accidents in the future:
Always use fall protection equipment, safety belts and lines when working near elevated openings where there is a danger of falling.
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Fill bin with material prior to working over the bin.
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Heed handrails and guards in place at openings through which persons may fall.
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Train personnel in safe work procedures regarding the use of handrails and fall protection equipment during maintenance and construction activities and ensure their use.
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Stop, Look, Analyse, and Manage (SLAM) each task to identify all possible hazards.
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Take action to protect yourself before performing every task.
