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July 24, 2020 Fatality - Preliminary Report

Accident Report: Fatality Reference

Preliminary Report Overview

Two miners were loading explosives using an aerial lift's basket when the basket jolted upward into the mine roof causing the death of one of the miners.

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.