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September 9, 2022 Fatality

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Accident Classification: Drowning
Location: Barry Industrial Sand, Inc. - Orange, Texas
Mine Controller: Ivan D Barry
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
Incident Date/Time: September 9, 2022 06:00 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A dredge operator was found drowned in the dredge pond. 

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 September 9, 2022, a dredge operator drowned while working in a dredge pond.

FINAL REPORT

FAI-6932404-1

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Surface
(Construction Sand & Gravel)

Fatal Drowning Accident
September 9, 2022

Barry Industrial Sand, Inc.
Barry Industrial Sand, Inc.
Vidor, Orange County, Texas
ID No. 41-02392

Accident Investigators