Fatality #14 - September 26, 2012

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Accident Classification: Machinery

Location: North Pit - California

Mine Controller: Tony Cruse

Mine Type: Surface

Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel

Incident Date/Time: September 26, 2012 08:40 am

The victim had been operating a dozer and experienced trouble with the engine throttle. He exited the cab and was standing on the left track when the dozer moved forward and ran over him.

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 Rickie Dance, Lead Accident Investigator at 707-447-9844.

PRELIMINARY REPORT

The victim had been operating a dozer and experienced trouble with the engine throttle. He exited the cab and was standing on the left track when the dozer moved forward and ran over him.