Fatality #17 - June 15, 2018 - Preliminary Report

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Fatality #17 - June 15, 2018

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Preliminary Report Overview

EE was using man basket to exit from the shovel. W hile descending an arm on the man basket broke and the EE fell approximately 10-20 feet to the ground. EE was flown by helicopter to hospital - his condition remains critical.

The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determination regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident.