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Preliminary Report - Fatality #2 - March 08, 2016

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Accident Report: Fatality Reference

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Preliminary Report Overview

At approximately 22:50, a search began for a haul truck when the truck and driver failed to return for a load. At 23:06, the victim was found in the cab of the haul truck at the bottom of the embankment, 60 feet below the dump point. The victim was found unresponsive and partially submerged in water. CPR was attempted, but the victim was not able to be resuscitated.