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A miner died after climbing over the handrail onto a belt conveyor to gain access to a magnet belt that needed adjustment. The miner fell 16 feet to the ground after the magnet belt he was standing on unexpectedly started.
The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determination regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding thecause of the accident.
MINE FATALITY – On June 8, 2023, a miner died after climbing over the handrail onto a conveyor belt to gain access to a magnet belt that needed adjustment. When the miner stepped onto the magnet belt, the belt started, throwing the miner 16 feet to the ground below.
FAI-6925257-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Crushed and Broken Stone)
Fatal Slip or Fall of Person Accident
June 8, 2023
N Attleboro Plant
Boro Sand & Stone Corp
North Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts
ID No. 19-00290
Accident Investigators
