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July 21, 2022 Fatality

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Accident Classification: Machinery
Location: Giant Cement Company - Dorchester, South Carolina
Mine Controller: Cementos Portland Valderrivas S A
Mine Type: Facility
Mined Material: Cement
Incident Date/Time: July 21, 2022 10:00 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died after he became entangled in an auger conveyor. 

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 July 21, 2022, a miner received fatal injuries when his right arm became entangled in an auger (screw) conveyor. 

FINAL REPORT

FAI-6914020-1

UNITED STATES 
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Facility 
(Cement)

Fatal Machinery Accident

July 21, 2022

Giant Cement Company 
Giant Cement Company  
Harleyville, Dorchester County, South Carolina 
ID No. 38-00007