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January 22, 2021 Fatality - Preliminary Report

Accident Report: Fatality Reference

Preliminary Report Overview

On January 22, 2021, a miner was injured when the shuttle car he was operating was struck in the operators compartment by another shuttle car. The miner received fractures to the right lower leg. On February 21, 2021, the injured miner passed away as a result of the injuries sustained during the accident.



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.