Fatality #9 - September 13, 2011

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Accident Classification: Electrical

Location: Plant #1 - Idaho

Mine Controller: Eucon Corp

Mine Type: Surface

Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel

Incident Date/Time: September 13, 2011 09:30 am

The victim opened a 480v feeder box at the motor control center and started to remove the leads when he was fatally shocked. This accident occurred at a portable operation.

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 Gary Hebel, Lead Accident Investigator at 707-447-9844.

PRELIMINARY REPORT

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