Fatality #13 - November 7, 2011

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Accident Classification: Machinery

Location: Anderson Sand & Gravel - Iowa

Mine Controller: Bruce A Anderson

Mine Type: Surface

Mined Material: Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC

Incident Date/Time: November 7, 2011 04:15 pm

The victim was attempting to dislodge material from the vibrating feed hopper and either slipped or fell into the operating jaw crusher.

PUBLIC NOTICE

This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident.

Please provide any information to Thaddeus Sichmeller, Lead Accident Investigator at 218-720-5448.

PRELIMINARY REPORT

The victim was attempting to dislodge material from the vibrating feed hopper and either slipped or fell into the operating jaw crusher.