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This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to:
Duane Hongisto, Lead Investigator:
Phone: 218-720-5448
A miner was struck by a 20' x 8' x 1-inch metal plate being installed on a Feeder Hopper.
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.
MINE FATALITY – On February 27, 2020, a miner died when an unsecured 20'x8'x1" steel plate standing on edge fell and struck him. The steel plate was being used to cover the end of a feeder to allow an equipment operator to build an earthen ramp to the feeder.
FAI-6835342-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Sand and Gravel)
Fatal Handling Material Accident
February 27, 2020
Patterson Road Mine
Michigan Materials and Aggregates Company
Middleville, Allegan County, Michigan
Mine ID No. 20-02995
