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Beware of October
September 19, 2011 By: Pit & Quarry StaffOne statistic in particular has haunted the metal and nonmetal sector of the mining industry over the past decade. From 1999 to 2010, fatalities at these facilities have numbered the highest in October, compared to any other month of the year, according to MSHA data. The 55 fatalities in October are significantly higher than the next most-fatal month (June with 42) during this time period. These results forced MSHA to issue an October Fatal Alert, in which it provides best practices to prevent even more deaths. Read the safety tips here. – Brian Richesson
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