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February 25, 2023 Fatality

Accident Classification: Drowning
Location: La Havana Pit, Hidalgo, Texas
Mine Controller: Oscar Cuellar; Nancy Cuellar
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Crushed Broken Limestone NEC
Incident Date/Time: February 25, 2023 08:10 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner drowned after the excavator he was operating traveled over a berm into a sediment 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 February 25, 2023, a miner drowned when his excavator traveled over a berm into a sediment pond.

FINAL REPORT

FAI-6884875-1

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Surface
(Sand and Gravel)

Fatal Drowning Accident
February 25, 2023

La Havana Pit 
Terra Firma Materials LLC
Havana, Hidalgo County, Texas 
ID No. 41-04706

Accident Investigators