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October 22, 2022 Fatality - Preliminary Report

Accident Report: Fatality Reference

Preliminary Report Overview

A mine examiner was fatally injured when he contacted energized components in a 480-Volt AC float switch electrical box, while standing in a sump, in an outby area of the mine.

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.