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A Concrete Mixer Driver was fatally injured when the truck he was operating overturned and he was ejected from the truck. Another miner, who was in the truck, suffered serious injuries.
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 January 28, 2022, while driving downhill, the 56 year-old driver of a concrete mixer truck was fatally injured after he lost control of the truck. The truck overturned and the driver was ejected from the truck. Another miner, who was in the truck, was also ejected and suffered serious injuries.
FAI-6856085-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Copper Ore)
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident
January 28, 2022
Tri County Materials Inc (V302)
Safford, Arizona
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Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Morenci, Greenlee County, Arizona
ID No. 02-00024
Accident Investigators
