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Preliminary Report - Fatality #16 - October 9, 2016

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Accident Report: Fatality Reference

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Preliminary Report Overview

The screen plant was being attached to a front-end loader, in preparation of being moved into the pit. The victim was proceeding to hook them together when the equipment moved pinning the victim. The victim was later discovered injured and leaning against the loader bucket. The victim died of his injuries the following day.