Fatality #4 - January 23, 2008

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Accident Classification: Other

Location: Dartmouth - Kansas

Mine Controller: Lenora R Stone; James N Stone Jr

Mine Type: Surface

Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel

Incident Date/Time: January 23, 2008 04:42 pm

On January 23, 2008, Robert L. Deines, owner, age 64, was fatally injured while adjusting a pump on a dredge. There was no conclusive evidence to determine the cause of the accident. Although there were no witnesses, apparently the victim fell into the water and drowned. He was not wearing a life jacket where there was a danger from falling into the water.

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METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY - On January 23, 2008, a 64 year-old dredge operator with 24 years experience was fatally injured at a dredge operation. While the victim was working alone, he fell into the water and drowned.