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August 3, 2021 Fatality

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Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: Bridgeport Stone Plant - Wise, Texas
Mine Controller: Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Crushed Broken Limestone NEC
Incident Date/Time: August 3, 2021 12:00 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner was run over by a haul truck while he was walking to his normal work area. 



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.

FATALITY ALERT

MINE FATALITY – On August 3, 2021, a miner was run over by a customer tractor-trailer while walking to his normal work area.

FINAL REPORT

FAI-6889110-1

UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Surface

(Crushed Limestone)

Fatal Powered Haulage Accident

August 3, 2021

Bridgeport Stone Plant

TXI Operations LP