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The victim was delivering electrical parts to the mine site when he was struck by a telehandler that tipped over. The telehandler was being used to pull electrical cable at the time of the accident.
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 December 14, 2023, a contractor died while delivering parts to the mine when an all-terrain telehandler pulling cable, tipped over, striking him.
