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October 1, 2021 Fatality - Preliminary Report

Accident Report: Fatality Reference

Preliminary Report Overview

A miner entered a surge bin to free stuck material. The material collapsed and engulfed the miner. 



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.