Fatality #22 - December 10, 2013

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Accident Classification: Other

Location: Dredge IV - Kentucky

Mine Controller: HMT Holdings, Inc.

Mine Type: Surface

Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel

Incident Date/Time: December 10, 2013 02:45 pm

The miner was working on a dredge that had a barge tied to its right front side. The vdim stepped on the barge to observe the level indicators when he fell into the water.

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 Scott Johnson, Lead Accident Investigator at 205-290-7294.

PRELIMINARY REPORT

The miner was working on a dredge that had a barge tied to its right front side. The victim stepped on the barge to observe the level indicators when he fell into the water.