1. Brian Goepfert District Staff Assistant Metal/Non-metal Rocky Mountain District Denver, CO www.msha.gov

2. 22 Fatalities in 2008 (RECORD) Metal and Nonmetal Fatalities

3. 3 Fatality Rates Metal/Non-Metal 2000-2008* * Preliminary REDUCED 61%.0248.0144.0201.0176.0134.0167.0137.0146.0096.0000.0025.0050.0075.0100.0125.0150.0175.0200.0225.0250.0275.0300 200020012002200320042005200620072008* Fiscal Year Fatality Rate

4. All Injury Rates Metal/Non-Metal 2000-2008* *Preliminary REDUCED 35%

5. Non-Fatal Days Lost Rate Metal/Non Metal Mines FY 2000 – FY 2008* *Preliminary REDUCED 32%

6. Root Causes No Risk Assessment Conducted Inadequate Policies, Procedures, Controls Did not use Personal Protective Equipment Lack of Pre-operation Checks Equipment not Maintained Failure to Conduct Examinations Training Inadequate

7. Human Element Victims - Did not assess risk Did not attach fall protection Did not wear life jacket Did not wear seat belt Did not barricade below Worked near open hole Did not cover opening Circumvented guard

8. 2008 Rocky Mountain The Rocky Mountain Metal/Non-metal district lost five miners in 2008. ALL WERE EASILY PREVENTABLE One involved fall of person One involved fall of materials Two involved electricity

9. January 23, 2008 Dredge Operation 64 year-old Dredge operator (Owner) 24 years experience Victim was working alone, fell into the water and drown. He was not wearing a life jacket Fatal #4 Kansas

11. Accident occurred on September 14, 2007 Victim died on July 7, 2008 46 year-old assistant electrical supervisor 20 years experience Victim was checking a 4160 VAC switch gear, contacted an energized component, and received an electrical shock The circuit was not locked/tagged out Proper PPE including arc flash protection was not worn Fatal #33 (2007) Arizona

13. August 15, 2008 (Friday) Electrical Copper Operation - Surface 41 year-old Apprentice Electrician 14 years experience The victim was working on a 480-volt floodlight when he contacted energized electrical wiring supplying power to the light Fatal #13Arizona

15. September 1, 2008 (Monday) Slip & Fall Copper Operation 67 year-old Contractor Consultant 46 years experience Victim had been instructing persons making a belt splice when he fell 28 feet through a 4’x6’ opening Fatal #15Arizona

17. October 29, 2008 (Wednesday) Fall of Material Surface Copper Operation 81 year-old truck driver with 55 years experience The victim was unfastening a load of pipe when one 50 section rolled off the trailer and struck him. Fatal #21Utah

19. Keys to continued success Identify and mitigate risk Dig deep Sometimes risks are not obvious Study ALL activities

20. Success continued Develop and implement effective program FOLLOW THROUGH WITH PROGRAM Pro-active Reward positive behavior Take corrective action when needed (this is where most programs fail)

21. Fall Protection Best Practices Stop, Look, Analyze, and Manage, SLAM each task to identify all potential hazards. Initiate action to protect yourself when performing every task. Train all miners to recognize hazards from falling and ensure that safety harnesses are located throughout the plant. Always wear appropriate fall protective equipment where hazards from falling exist.

22. Electrical Safety Best Practices De-energize power from the circuit and lock out/tag the switch. Verify that the circuit is de-energized by testing the circuit for voltage using properly rated test equipment. Closely supervise and monitor persons with limited electrical experience. Establish and follow safe work procedures when working with less experienced miners.

23. Housekeeping Best Practices Find the root cause and correct (equipment, process, human factors) Spillage should be cleaned up ASAP Applies to ALL areas of workplace including, mobile equipment and lunchrooms Provide and empty trash receptacles, as needed. Instill pride in the workplace.

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