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A miner died when he was engulfed in material from a collapsing stockpile. The miner was removing material off the top of a surge tunnel s feeder to clear a blockage.
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 September 28, 2022, a miner died when he was engulfed in a collapsed stockpile. The miner was working close to the toe of the stockpile to remove material off the top of a surge tunnel’s feeder to clear a blockage.
FAI-6872878-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Construction Sand and Gravel)
Fatal Engulfment Accident
September 28, 2022
Spanish Springs
Pyramid Materials, Inc
Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada
ID No. 26-00803
Accident Investigator
