August 18, 2020 Fatality - Preliminary Report

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August 18, 2020 Fatality

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The victim entered the cone crusher to remove a blockage of material in the chute. While he was inside the cone crusher, material flowed from the chute engulfing his legs and lower torso. He was extricated by the fire department and flown to the hospital where he died the next day.

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.