Preliminary Report - Fatality #17 - December 21, 2016

A contract Truck Driver (victim) was hauling gold ore in an over-the-road truck from the mine to the plant. While descending the roadway from the mine, the victim lost control of his truck. He traveled up an embankment and over an approximate 20 foot drop, landing back in the roadway. The victim was transported to the hospital and died of his injuries several days later.