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Preliminary Report - Fatality #6 - May 15, 2012

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Accident Report: Fatality Reference

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Preliminary Report Overview

The miner was operating a loaded 40 ton articulated haul truck down a slope when the truck went out of control and hit a rib. The cab section overturned. The victim was ejected from the truck.