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METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY - On August 6, 2002, a 47-year-old contract switchman with 25 years of experience, was fatally injured at a trona mine. The accident occurred at night. The victim, switching cars at a surface load out area, was caught between a 15-car train he was riding and a stationary car as the train moved.
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This is the 21st fatality reported in calendar year 2002 in the metal and nonmetal mining industries. As of this date in 2001, there were 19 fatalities reported in these industries. This is the ninth fatality classified as Powered Haulage in 2002. There were ten Powered Haulage fatalities in the same period in 2001. The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determinations regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the fatality. For more information: |
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