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Fatality #5 - June 13, 2018 - Preliminary Report

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Accident Report: Fatality Reference

Preliminary Report Overview

The victim was hauling material from the pit to the plant when he lost control of his truck. The truck traveled over a 40" berm into an impoundment. Divers from the local emergency service were used to retrieve the body from the cab. The top of the truck was located approximately 20 feet below the surface of the water.