A miner drowned in an underground sump.
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.
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A miner drowned in an underground sump.
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 October 22, 2022, a mine examiner drowned in an underground sump. The mine examiner was assigned to start pumps in the area. The float switch box was found open with exposed electrical conductors inside the box.